Watch · World Cup 2026
Watch · World Cup 2026
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in the US.
At a glance
Quick answer
The short answer.
FOX (and its cable channel FS1) shows every match in English. Telemundo (and Universo) shows every match in Spanish. Both networks broadcast their main share of matches free over the air — plug in an HD antenna and you can watch ~70 matches on FOX and ~92 matches on Telemundo at no cost. For everything else, FOX One ($19.99/mo, 7-day free trial) and Peacock ($7.99/mo) stream all 104 matches in English and Spanish respectively. The opening match (Mexico vs South Africa, Mexico City, June 11) and the final (MetLife Stadium / New York – New Jersey, July 19) are both on the free FOX broadcast network.
Pick a path
Five paths, one tournament.
On TV
Channel-by-channel guide for FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo, including which matches are on broadcast versus cable.
View guideStreaming
FOX One, Peacock, FOXSports.com, and the Telemundo app — pricing, free trials, and which service covers which matches.
View guideFree options
How an HD antenna plus free trials unlocks the majority of the tournament without a cable bill.
View guideSpanish-language
Full Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock coverage in Spanish — including the opening match in Estadio Azteca.
View guideBy time zone
Match start times mapped to host city time zones, plus how to convert kickoff times for the US East and West coasts.
View guideBroadcasters
The networks at a glance.
FOX holds the English-language rights for the US. NBCUniversal holds Spanish-language rights via Telemundo and Universo, with streaming on Peacock. Both rights packages cover every match.
English · FOX
FOX (broadcast network)
broadcast
Free over-the-air with an HD antenna
70 matches, including the opening match and the final
FS1 (cable)
cable
Requires cable subscription or live-TV service
34 matches not on the main FOX broadcast network
FOX One (streaming)
streaming
$19.99/month or $199.99/year. 7-day free trial.
All 104 matches in English
FOXSports.com
streaming
Free with TV provider sign-in for many matches
Match availability mirrors FOX/FS1 schedule
Spanish · Telemundo / NBCU
Telemundo (broadcast network)
broadcast
Free over-the-air with an HD antenna
92 matches free over-the-air
Universo (cable)
cable
Requires cable subscription or live-TV service
12 matches not on Telemundo broadcast network
Peacock (streaming)
streaming
Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo) or Premium Plus ($13.99/mo)
All 104 matches live in Spanish
Telemundo App
streaming
Free with TV provider sign-in
Telemundo network matches mirrored live
FAQ
Watch the 2026 World Cup: FAQs
How can I watch every 2026 World Cup match in the US in English?
FOX has exclusive English-language rights to all 104 matches. About 70 matches air on the main FOX broadcast network (free over the air with an HD antenna), and the remaining 34 air on FS1 (cable or live-TV streaming). FOX One ($19.99 per month) streams every match in English.
How can I watch every match in Spanish in the US?
NBCUniversal carries every match in Spanish. Telemundo airs 92 matches free over the air, and Universo (cable) carries the remaining 12. Peacock (from $7.99 per month) streams all 104 matches in Spanish, including matches Telemundo broadcasts free.
Can I watch the 2026 World Cup free in the US?
Yes — for the majority of matches. An HD antenna costs about $15–$25 and pulls in local FOX and Telemundo signals free over the air, unlocking around 70 matches in English (including the opening match and the final) and 92 matches in Spanish. FOX One also offers a 7-day free trial that covers any cable-only matches you want to watch on FS1.
Is the opening match free to watch?
Yes. The opening match — Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET — airs on the main FOX broadcast network in English and on Telemundo in Spanish. Both are free over the air.
Is the World Cup 2026 final free to watch?
Yes. The 2026 World Cup final, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey, airs on the main FOX broadcast network in English and on Telemundo in Spanish — both free over the air.
What is the difference between FOX, FS1, FOX One, and FOXSports.com?
FOX is the free broadcast network with local affiliates across the US. FS1 is the cable sports channel — you need a cable subscription or a live-TV streaming service that carries it. FOX One is the direct-to-consumer streaming service from FOX that bundles the FOX broadcast network, FS1, FS2, BTN, and FOX Deportes; it streams every World Cup match in English. FOXSports.com is the FOX Sports web property — many matches can be streamed in a browser there with a FOX One subscription or a participating cable provider login.
What about watching from outside the US?
This hub focuses on the US market. Broadcast rights differ in every country — FIFA publishes a global broadcasters list at fifa.com. If you are traveling to a host city, the most reliable way to watch on the move is the broadcaster app from your home country if it allows international viewing.
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