A look at some of the best days for soccer-watching in the U.S. while the Centennial Copa America and European Championship run concurrently (all times EDT):
Saturday
Why to watch: Wales’ Gareth Bale. England begins its pursuit of its first major title in a half-century. Russia seeks to prove it can contend at its home World Cup in two years. The U.S. looks to advance to the knockout stage.
Euro 2016
Albania vs. Switzerland, 9 a.m., ESPN
Wales vs. Slovakia, 12 p.m., ESPN
England vs. Russia, 3 p.m., ESPN
Copa America
United States vs. Paraguay, 7 p.m., FS1
Colombia vs. Costa Rica, 9 p.m., FS2
Monday
Why to watch: Spain opens defense of its title. Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Belgium tries to prove it deserves its status as a favorite when it faces Italy in the Euro’s best group stage match.
Euro 2016
Spain vs. Czech Republic, 9 a.m., ESPN
Ireland vs. Sweden, 12 p.m., ESPN
Belgium vs. Italy, 3 p.m., ESPN
Copa America
Mexico vs. Venezuela, 8 p.m., FS1
Uruguay vs. Jamaica, 10 p.m., FS1
June 18
Why to watch: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, and two Copa America quarterfinals.
Euro 2016
Belgium vs. Ireland, 9 a.m., ESPN
Iceland vs. Hungary, 12 p.m., ESPN
Portugal vs. Austria, 3 p.m., ESPN
Copa America
Group D winner vs. Group C second place, 7 p.m., FX
Group C winner vs. Group D second place, 10 p.m., FX
June 21
Why to watch: Germany and Spain wrap up group stage play, and the first Copa America semifinal.
Euro 2016
Northern Ireland vs. Germany, 12 p.m., ESPN
Ukraine vs. Poland, 12 p.m., ESPN2
Croatia vs. Spain, 3 p.m., ESPN
Czech Republic vs. Turkey, 3 p.m., ESPN2
Copa America
Semifinal, 9 p.m., FS1
June 22
Why to watch: Ronaldo’s Portugal could be looking to clinch a spot in the knockout round. Ibrahimovic goes against Belgium’s injury-depleted defense. The second Copa America semifinal.
Euro 2016
Hungary vs. Portugal, 12 p.m., ESPN
Iceland vs. Austria, 12 p.m., ESPN2
Italy vs. Ireland, 3 p.m., ESPN
Sweden vs. Belgium, 3 p.m., ESPN2
Copa America
Semifinal, 8 p.m., FS1
June 26
Why to watch: Three round of 16 Euro games, followed by the Copa America final.
Euro 2016
Group A winner vs. third-place team, 9 a.m., ESPN
Group C winner vs. third-place team, 12 p.m. ESPN
Group F winner vs. Group E runner-up, 3 p.m., ESPN
Copa America
Final, 8 p.m., FS1
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