Of the 64 World Cup 2002 matches, 58 will be shown live on English-language television. The six games not shown live will be broadcast on delay. (All games will be live on Spanish-language TV — 56 on Univision and eight on Telefutura.)
Below is the schedule English-language television, including replays.
Note:
– All times Eastern Time.
– Times reflect kickoff and do not account for pregame shows.
– Games live unless otherwise indicated.
– W=winner
| Date | Game | Time | Channel |
| Friday, May 31 | France-Senegal | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, June 1 | Uruguay-Denmark | 5:00 am | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, June 1 | Germany-Saudi Arabia | 7:30 am | ESPN |
| Saturday, June 1 | Ireland-Cameroon (tape) | 3:30 pm | ABC |
| Sunday, June 2 | Argentina-Nigeria | 1:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, June 2 | Paraguay-South Africa | 3:30 am | ESPN |
| Sunday, June 2 | Spain-Slovenia | 7:30 am | ESPN |
| Sunday, June 2 | England-Sweden (tape) | 3:30 pm | ABC |
| Monday, June 3 | Croatia-Mexico | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Monday, June 3 | Brazil-Turkey | 5:00 am | ESPN2 |
| Monday, June 3 | Italy-Ecuador | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 4 | China-Costa Rica | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 4 | Japan-Belgium | 5:00 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 4 | South Korea-Poland | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 4 | Brazil-Turkey (tape) | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Tuesday, June 4 | Italy-Ecuador (tape) | 3 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Wednesday, June 5 | Russia-Tunisia | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, June 5 | USA-Portugal | 5:00 am | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, June 5 | Germany-Ireland | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, June 5 | USA-Portugal (tape) | 3:00 pm | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, June 5 | South Korea-Poland (tape) | 7:30 am | ESPN Classic |
| Thursday, June 6 | Denmark-Senegal | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, June 6 | Cameroon-Saudi Arabia | 5:00 am | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, June 6 | France-Uruguay | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, June 6 | USA-Portugal (tape) | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Thursday, June 6 | Germany-Ireland (tape) | 3 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Friday, June 7 | Sweden-Nigeria | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Friday, June 7 | Spain-Paraguay | 5 am | ESPN2 |
| Friday, June 7 | Argentina-England | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Friday, June 7 | France-Uruguay | noon | ESPN Classic |
| Saturday, June 8 | South Africa-Slovenia | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, June 8 | Italy-Croatia | 5:00 am | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, June 8 | Brazil-China | 7:30 am | ESPN |
| Saturday, June 8 | Argentina-England (tape) | 1:00 pm | ABC |
| Sunday, June 9 | Mexico-Ecuador | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, June 9 | Costa Rica-Turkey | 5:00 am | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, June 9 | Japan-Russia | 7:30 am | ESPN |
| Monday, June 10 | South Korea-USA | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Monday, June 10 | Tunisia-Belgium | 5:00 am | ESPN2 |
| Monday, June 10 | Portugal-Poland | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Monday, June 10 | South Korea-USA (tape) | 4:00 pm | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 11 | Denmark-France | 2:30 am | ESPN |
| Tuesday, June 11 | Senegal-Uruguay | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 11 | Cameroon-Germany | 7:30 am | ESPN |
| Tuesday, June 11 | Saudi Arabia-Ireland | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 11 | South Korea-USA (tape) | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Tuesday, June 11 | Portugal-Poland (tape) | 3 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Wednesday, June 12 | Sweden-Argentina | 2:30 am | ESPN |
| Wednesday, June 12 | Nigeria-England | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, June 12 | South Africa-Spain | 7:30 am | ESPN |
| Wednesday, June 12 | Slovenia-Paraguay | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, June 12 | Denmark-France | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Thursday, June 13 | Costa Rica-Brazil | 2:30 am | ESPN |
| Thursday, June 13 | Turkey-China | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, June 13 | Mexico-Italy | 7:30 am | ESPN |
| Thursday, June 13 | Ecuador-Croatia | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, June 13 | Sweden-Argentina (tape) | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Thursday, June 13 | Mexico-Italy (tape) | 3 pm | ESPN |
| Thursday, June 13 | Costa Rica-Brazil (tape) | 7:00 pm | ESPN2 |
| Friday, June 14 | Tunisia-Japan | 2:30 am | ESPN |
| Friday, June 14 | Belgium-Russia | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Friday, June 14 | Portugal-South Korea | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Friday, June 14 | Poland-USA | 7:30 am | ESPN |
| Friday, June 14 | Mexico-Italy (tape) | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Saturday, June 15 | Poland-USA (tape) | 1 pm | ABC |
Round of 16
| Saturday, June 15 | 1E-2B (1) | 2:30 am | ESPN2 or ABC (tape, 3 pm) |
| Saturday, June 15 | 1A-2F (5) | 7:30 am | ESPN or ABC (tape, 3 pm) |
| Saturday, June 15 | 1E-2B or 1A-2F (tape) | 3:30 pm | ABC |
| Sunday, June 16 | 1F-2A (6) | 2:30 am | ESPN2 or ABC (tape, 1:30 pm) |
| Sunday, June 16 | 1B-2E (2) | 7:30 am | ESPN or ABC (tape, 1:30 pm) |
| Sunday, June 16 | 1F-2A or 1B-2E (tape) | 1:30 pm | ABC |
| Monday, June 17 | 1G-2D (3) | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Monday, June 17 | 1C-2H (7) | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 18 | 1H-2C (8) | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 18 | 1D-2G (4) | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 18 | R16 game 3 or 7 (tape) | noon | ESPN Classic |
| Tuesday, June 18 | 1D-2G (tape) | 2 pm | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 19 | R16 game 8 or 4 (tape) | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Tuesday, June 19 | R16 game 8 or 4 (tape) | 3 pm | ESPN Classic |
Quarterfinals
| Friday, June 21 | W5-W7 (C) | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Friday, June 21 | W1-W3 (A) | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, June 22 | W2-W4 (B) | 2:30 am | ESPN2 or ABC (tape, 1:30 pm) |
| Saturday, June 22 | W6-W8 (D) | 7:30 am | ESPN or ABC (tape, 1:30 pm) |
| Saturday, June 22 | W2-W4 or W6-W8 (tape) | 1:30 pm | ABC |
| Saturday, June 22 | W2-W4 or W6-W8 (tape) | 9:30 pm | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 25 | WA-WB | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, June 25 | WA-WB (tape) | 3 pm | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, June 26 | WC-WD | 7:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, June 26 | WA-WB (tape) | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Wednesday, June 26 | WC-WD (tape) | 3 pm | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, June 27 | WC-WD (tape) | 1 pm | ESPN Classic |
| Saturday, June 29 | WA-WB (tape) | 2:30 am | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, June 29 | WC-WD (tape) | 4:30 am | ESPN2 |
Third-place game
| Saturday, June 29 | Third-place game (tape) | 1:30 pm | ABC |
Final
| Sunday, June 30 | Final | 7:00 am | ABC |
| Sunday, June 30 | Final (tape) | 12:30 pm | ABC |
| Wednesday, July 3 | Final (tape) | 2:30 pm | ESPN2 |