Best Action on SuperSport This Week – 14-20 July

SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents another amazing week of sports, headlined by the Semfinals, Third-Place Playoff and Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This week also features the

Open Championship golf, Nations Championship rugby, the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, Tour de France, and a UFC showdown between African icons Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman.

All times CAT.

—Football—

The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its decisive week with a quartet of heavyweight clashes set to define football’s next global champion.

France and Spain renew their modern rivalry in the first semifinal, a meeting of contrasting styles.

France’s power, pace and tournament nous come up against Spain’s possession-heavy control and youthful dynamism, with the midfield battle likely to dictate the tempo and outcome.

England face Argentina in a blockbuster second semifinal steeped in history. England’s tactical structure and attacking balance will be tested by Argentina’s flair, flexibility and big-game experience, with moments of individual brilliance expected to prove decisive in a finely poised encounter.

The third-place playoff offers a chance for redemption, as two semifinal casualties look to end their campaigns on a high and secure a podium finish. While often overlooked, it remains a fiercely contested fixture with pride and momentum at stake.

All eyes then turn to the final, where two of the world’s elite will collide for the ultimate prize. After a month of drama, intensity and standout performances, everything culminates in one last contest to crown the 2026 world champions.

2026 FIFA World Cup

Knockout stage

Tuesday 14 July

21:00: Semifinal 1: France v Spain – LIVE on SuperSport World Cup Central

Wednesday 15 July

21:00: Semifinal 2: England v Argentina – LIVE on SuperSport World Cup Central

Saturday 18 July

23:00: Third Place Playoff – LIVE on SuperSport World Cup Central

Sunday 19 July

21:00: Final – LIVE on SuperSport World Cup Central

—Golf—

The golfing world takes centre stage in mid-July with a compelling double offering, headlined by The Open Championship from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July, alongside the PGA Tour’s Corales Puntacana Championship across the same dates.

The Open, the oldest and most prestigious major in the sport, returns as the final major of the season, bringing together the game’s elite for a stern test of links golf.

Played at Royal Birkdale, the championship will once again demand creativity, precision and resilience in unpredictable coastal conditions.

The world’s best will battle for the iconic Claret Jug, with a stacked field expected to include major winners and global stars, all looking to etch their names into golfing history.

Running concurrently, the Corales Puntacana Championship offers a contrasting but equally intriguing contest in the Dominican Republic.

Staged at the scenic Corales Golf Course in Punta Cana, the event forms part of the PGA Tour calendar and provides an opportunity for rising talents and established professionals to secure valuable FedEx Cup points and silverware.

With both tournaments unfolding over the same four-day stretch, fans can enjoy a rich blend of world-class golf (from the historic intensity of a major championship to the relaxed yet competitive atmosphere of a tropical tour stop) making for a captivating week on the global golfing stage.

The Open Championship

Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 July – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

PGA Tour: Corales Puntacana Championship

Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 July – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2

—Rugby—

A blockbuster day of international rugby awaits on Saturday 18 July, with the Nations

Championship delivering a packed schedule of elite Test match action from morning through to late

evening.

The day kicks off with New Zealand taking on Ireland in what promises to be a high-tempo clash between two of the world’s top-ranked sides, before France meet Japan in a fixture that could showcase flair and attacking ambition. Australia face Italy in the third match of the day, with the Wallabies looking to assert their pedigree against an improving Azzurri outfit.

Attention then shifts to Fiji versus Scotland, a contest likely to feature physicality and unpredictability, before South Africa square off against Wales in a clash steeped in rivalry, with the Springboks expected to lean on their power game.

The final match sees Argentina host England in what should be a fiercely contested encounter between two proud rugby nations.

Alongside this, the World Rugby U20 Championship reaches its climax. The third-place playoff earlier in the day sets the stage for the final, where the next generation of global stars will battle for junior world supremacy, capping off a thrilling day of rugby across all levels.

Nations Championship

Saturday 18 July

09:10: New Zealand v Ireland – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

10:40: Japan v France – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

12:10: Australia v Italy – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

15:10: Fiji v Scotland – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

17:40: South Africa v Wales – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

21:10: Argentina v England – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

World Rugby U20 Championship

Saturday 18 July

14:00: Third Place Playoff – LIVE on SuperSport Action

18:30: Final – LIVE on SuperSport Action

—Cricket—

A thrilling week of cricket unfolds from 14 to 19 July, headlined by England’s ODI series against India and the knockout stages of the Vitality T20 Blast.

England and India renew their fierce limited-overs rivalry in a three-match ODI series, beginning on Tuesday 14 July. With both sides boasting explosive line-ups and varied bowling attacks, the series promises high-quality, competitive cricket.

The second ODI on Thursday 16 July could prove pivotal, while the final match on Sunday 19 July may well decide the series in what is expected to be a dramatic conclusion.

In domestic action, the Vitality T20 Blast reaches its business end on Wednesday 15 July with four quarterfinals determining the semifinalists.

The intensity ramps up on Saturday 18 July with the qualifier and eliminator, before the final crowns the champion later that evening in a showcase of England’s premier T20 competition.

The women’s edition follows a similar high-stakes format on Friday 17 July, highlighting the growing strength and depth of the women’s game.

Meanwhile, the West Indies host New Zealand in ODI action, with the third and fourth matches offering crucial momentum swings in what is set to be a tightly contested series in the Caribbean.

England v India ODI Series

Tuesday 14 July

12:00: First ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Thursday 16 July

14:00: Second ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Sunday 19 July

12:00: Third ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Vitality T20 Blast

Wednesday 15 July

15:30: Quarterfinal 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

15:30: Quarterfinal 3 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2

19:30: Quarterfinal 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

19:30: Quarterfinal 4 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2

Saturday 18 July

12:00: Qualifier – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

15:30: Eliminator – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

20:00: Final – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

West Indies v New Zealand ODI Series

Thursday 16 July

20:30: Third ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Sunday 19 July

20:30: Fourth ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Vitality T20 Blast Women

Friday 17 July

12:00: Qualifier – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

15:30: Eliminator – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

20:00: Final – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

—Motorsport—

Motorsport fans are in for a high-octane weekend from 17 to 20 July, headlined by the Formula

One Belgian Grand Prix at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Nestled in the Ardennes forest, Spa is renowned as one of the most challenging and beloved tracks on the calendar, famous for its sweeping corners, elevation changes and unpredictable weather.

The weekend begins on Friday with two practice sessions, giving teams the opportunity to fine-tune their setups on a circuit that demands both aerodynamic efficiency and driver bravery.

Final preparations take place in Saturday’s third practice, before qualifying later that day determines the grid for Sunday’s main event.

With its long straights and technical sectors, Spa often produces thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing, and the Grand Prix on Sunday 19 July is expected to be no different as drivers push the limits in pursuit of victory at one of Formula One’s crown jewel venues.

The action continues into the early hours of Monday with the NASCAR Cup Series’ Window World 450. Offering a contrasting style of racing, the event promises intense pack battles and strategic drama, rounding off a diverse and adrenaline-filled few days of global motorsport.

Formula One: Belgian Grand Prix

Friday 17 July

13:30: Practice 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

17:00: Practice 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

Saturday 18 July

12:30: Practice 3 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

16:00: Qualifying – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

Sunday 19 July

15:00: Grand Prix – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

NASCAR Cup

Monday 20 July

01:00: Window World 450 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

—Variety—

A packed multi-sport schedule from 14 to 19 July offers something for every fan, headlined by the

relentless drama of the Tour de France as the race moves through a challenging middle phase.

Stages 10 to 15 promise to shape the general classification, with riders facing a mix of demanding terrain, from punishing climbs to tactical transitional routes. As fatigue begins to set in, contenders for the yellow jersey will need consistency and team support, while opportunists target stage victories in what is often the most unpredictable stretch of the race.

Athletics also takes centre stage during the week. The Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix on Tuesday provides an early highlight, before attention shifts to the prestigious London Athletics Meet on Saturday. As part of the Diamond League circuit, it will feature many of the world’s top track and field stars fine-tuning their form in a highly competitive environment.

The action then pivots to the octagon in the early hours of Sunday, where UFC Fight Night is headlined by South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

With du Plessis continuing his rise on the global stage, the bout carries major significance in the division and adds a compelling combat sports edge to an already thrilling week of international competition.

Tour de France

Tuesday 14 July

13:00: Stage 10 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

Wednesday 15 July

13:40: Stage 11 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

Thursday 16 July

13:20: Stage 12 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

Friday 17 July

12:50: Stage 13 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

Saturday 18 July

13:00: Stage 14 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

Sunday 19 July