How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US
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What channel is the World Cup on?
In English, every 2026 FIFA World Cup match airs live on FOX or FS1. In Spanish, all 104 matches stream on Peacock, with 92 also available on Telemundo over-the-air. FOX carries 70 matches on network television — the most World Cup games ever on US broadcast TV.
English
FOX + FS1
All 104
Spanish
Peacock
All 104
Free
Antenna
70 OTA
English coverage
FOX (70 matches) + FS1 (34 matches). Stream on FOX One ($19.99/mo) or any live TV service with FOX.
Spanish coverage
Peacock ($10.99/mo) — all 104. Telemundo (92 OTA). Universo (12 cable).
Free options
Antenna: FOX + Telemundo OTA. Tubi: USA & Mexico openers in free 4K. FIFA+: select matches + replays.
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When does the USA play in the World Cup?
The US men's national team plays three group stage matches: vs Paraguay on June 12 at 9 PM ET, vs Australia on June 19 at 3 PM ET, and vs Türkiye on June 25 at 10 PM ET. All three air on FOX.
Group Stage, Match 1
USA vs Paraguay
June 12 · 9 PM ET
SoFi Stadium, LA
Group Stage, Match 2
USA vs Australia
June 19 · 3 PM ET
Lumen Field, Seattle
Group Stage, Match 3
Türkiye vs USA
June 25 · 10 PM ET
SoFi Stadium, LA
What are the best streaming services for the World Cup?
The cheapest way to stream every match in English is FOX One at $19.99 per month. For a full live TV package with FOX and FS1 plus other sports channels, YouTube TV's Sports plan costs $64.99 per month. Here's how every major streaming service compares.
| Service | FOX | FS1 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX OneBest value | ✓ | ✓ | $19.99/mo |
| Sling Blue | Select mkts | ✓ | $46/mo |
| YouTube TV Sports | ✓ | ✓ | $64.99/mo |
| Fubo | ✓ | ✓ | $79.99/mo |
| YouTube TV | ✓ | ✓ | $82.99/mo |
| Hulu + Live TV | ✓ | ✓ | $89.99/mo |
| DirecTV Stream | ✓ | ✓ | $94.99/mo |
| Peacock | — | — | $10.99/moSpanish only |
Cheapest way to watch everything
Antenna (free) for 70 English matches + Peacock ($10.99/mo) for all 104 in Spanish = $10.99/mo total.
Note: Sling Blue includes FS1 everywhere but FOX only in select markets. Coverage is 34–104 matches depending on your area.
Can I watch the World Cup for free?
How to watch the World Cup in Spanish
What is FOX One?
Can I watch the World Cup on YouTube TV / Hulu / Fubo?
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch the World Cup for free?▾
Yes. FOX is available free over-the-air with a digital antenna in most US markets, covering 70 of 104 matches. Tubi will simulcast the USA and Mexico opening matches in free 4K. FIFA+ streams select matches and full replays at no cost.
Antenna: FOX (70 English) + Telemundo (92 Spanish). No subscription required.
Tubi: USA opener (June 11) and Mexico opener (June 12) in free 4K.
FIFA+: Select live matches and full replays, free worldwide.
How do I watch the World Cup in Spanish?▾
Peacock streams all 104 World Cup matches in Spanish for $10.99 per month. Telemundo broadcasts 92 matches free over-the-air with an antenna. Universo carries the remaining 12 simultaneous group stage finales on cable.
What is FOX One?▾
FOX One is Fox Corporation's standalone streaming service, launched in 2025. It costs $19.99 per month and carries all 104 World Cup matches in English with 4K streaming. No cable subscription or TV provider login is required.
Can I watch the World Cup in 4K?▾
Yes. FOX One streams all 104 matches in 4K. Tubi will simulcast the USA and Mexico opening matches in free 4K.
What's the cheapest way to watch every match?▾
A digital antenna (free) gets you 70 English matches on FOX. Add Peacock ($10.99/mo) for all 104 in Spanish. Total: $10.99/mo.
Is there a free trial for FOX One?▾
Check foxone.com for current promotional offers. FOX One costs $19.99/mo with no long-term contract required.
Does ESPN have the World Cup?▾
No. FOX Sports holds exclusive English-language US broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ESPN does not carry any World Cup matches.
What time zone are match times listed in?▾
All match times on this page are listed in Eastern Time (ET).