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Two MLS matches to air nationally on Sunday after World Cup Final

The soccer world will have its eyes laser-focused on Sunday's 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia, set for 10 a.m. CT on FOX.

But once the momentous match concludes and a new world champion is crowned, FOX will lead straight into a high-profile MLS showdown between Supporters' Shield leaders Atlanta United FC (12-4-4, 40 points) and Seattle Sounders FC (4-9-4, 16 points) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, kicking off at 1 p.m. CT.

The cross-conference clash in Atlanta is the first of two marquee MLS matches set to air nationally on Sunday, with Los Angeles Football Club (10-4-4, 34 points) hosting the Portland Timbers (8-3-5, 29 points) in a battle between red-hot teams at 5 p.