Every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live in the United States across FOX, FS1, Telemundo and Peacock. FOX holds the English-language rights; Telemundo and Peacock hold Spanish-language rights. This guide covers every channel, every streaming service, and the cheapest cord-cutter routes to all 104 matches.
The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with the opener at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff times will run across all four US time zones — Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific — with the majority of marquee matches scheduled for primetime on the East Coast.
World Cup 2026 on English-Language TV: FOX and FS1
FOX and FS1 carry every English-language match. The biggest fixtures — including the USA group games, the final and most knockout matches — air on the FOX broadcast network, free over the air with a digital antenna or via any cable package. Secondary matches and weekday group-stage games are split across FS1 (cable) and occasionally FS2.
FOX also streams every English-language match on the FOX Sports app and foxsports.com, though both require a TV provider login. Live programming, the FOX studio panel and full match replays are all available on demand for the duration of the tournament.
World Cup 2026 on Spanish-Language TV: Telemundo and Peacock
Telemundo and Universo share Spanish-language broadcast duties. Telemundo, the free-to-air network, carries the biggest matches including the Mexico games, the final and most knockout-round fixtures. Universo (cable) picks up overlapping group-stage games.
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, carries every Telemundo match live and on demand. Peacock Premium starts at $7.99/month and is the single cheapest way to watch every Spanish-language World Cup match without a traditional pay-TV subscription. For deeper coverage of Spanish-language coverage and Hispanic-audience editorial, see our Spanish-language guide on Squawka US.
How to Stream the World Cup 2026 Without Cable
Cord-cutters have several viable routes to FOX, FS1, Telemundo and Universo. The four standard services that carry all the relevant channels:
- FuboTV — the most comprehensive sports-first package. Carries FOX, FS1, FS2, Telemundo and Universo. Best single option for fans wanting every match in both languages. Plans from $79.99/month.
- YouTube TV — carries FOX, FS1, Telemundo and Universo in most markets. Plans from $82.99/month. Good DVR storage for replays.
- Hulu + Live TV — carries FOX, FS1 and Telemundo. Plans from $82.99/month. Includes Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle.
- Sling TV (Blue) — carries FOX in select markets and FS1. Plans from $45/month. Cheapest of the four for English-language matches only.
For Spanish-language matches only, Peacock Premium ($7.99/month) covers every Telemundo and Universo broadcast and is by far the cheapest option. For English-language matches only, a digital antenna picks up FOX over the air at no cost — though that misses the FS1 and FS2 matches.
How to Watch the Opening Match and the Final
The opening match — Mexico against a Group A opponent at Estadio Azteca on Thursday, 11 June 2026 — is on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Both networks will cover the opening ceremony in full.
The final on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium airs on FOX (English-language) and Telemundo (Spanish-language). Both broadcasts will run pre-match coverage from at least two hours before kickoff. Streaming options are the FOX Sports app (with TV login) for English, and Peacock for Spanish.
How to Watch the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup
The United States open at home in Group D against Turkey, Paraguay and Australia. All three USMNT group-stage matches will be broadcast on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) at primetime kickoff slots designed for the US East Coast audience. For full context on the team and their group, see our USA World Cup 2026 page.
Where to Watch World Cup 2026: FAQs
FOX and FS1 carry every match in English; Telemundo and Universo carry every match in Spanish. The biggest games — including the final and the USMNT matches — air on the FOX broadcast network and Telemundo, both free over the air with a digital antenna.
FOX is a free-to-air network — you can pick up English-language matches with a digital antenna in most US markets at no cost. Telemundo is similarly free over the air for Spanish coverage. For streaming, all major services offer free trials but no service provides the full tournament for free.
For Spanish-language matches only, Peacock Premium at $7.99/month is the single cheapest option and covers every Telemundo match. For English-language matches only, a digital antenna picks up FOX for free. To stream every English-language match including FS1 and FS2, Sling TV (Blue) at $45/month is the cheapest streaming bundle.
Yes. The final on 19 July 2026 will be broadcast live on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), both free over the air with a digital antenna. Streaming on the FOX Sports app and Peacock will require subscriptions or TV-provider logins.
With the tournament hosted across the US, Mexico and Canada, kickoff times run primarily between noon and 9pm Eastern. Most matches are scheduled for primetime windows that suit the US East Coast audience, with the majority falling between 3pm and 9pm ET. The exact slot for each match will be released in the schedule following the draw.