Spanish-language · World Cup 2026
Spanish-language · World Cup 2026
Watch the 2026 World Cup in Spanish.
Quick answer
For most fans, the free path is enough: an HD antenna pulls in your local Telemundo affiliate (92 matches free), including the opening match in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium. For the 12 Universo-only matches, either subscribe to Peacock (which mirrors all 104 in Spanish) or use a cable / live-TV provider that includes Universo. NBC has scheduled 700 hours of Spanish-language programming, the most ever for a US Spanish World Cup broadcast.
Five Spanish-language paths
Pick a path.
Telemundo
NBCUniversal’s primary Spanish-language broadcast network. Free over the air with an HD antenna. Local affiliates are listed on Telemundo.com by ZIP code.
Coverage
92 matches free over the air — including the opening match (Mexico vs South Africa, June 11) and the final (MetLife Stadium, July 19).
Universo
NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language cable channel. Carried by most major cable providers and live-TV streaming services. Not available over the air.
Coverage
12 matches not on the Telemundo broadcast network.
Peacock
NBCUniversal’s direct-to-consumer streaming service. Carries every 2026 World Cup match in Spanish, live and on demand. Premium ($7.99/month) includes ads; Premium Plus ($13.99/month) is ad-free.
Coverage
All 104 matches in Spanish.
Telemundo App
Companion app for Telemundo broadcast viewers with a cable / live-TV provider sign-in. iOS, Android, and connected-TV apps available.
Coverage
All Telemundo network matches mirrored live; requires a participating provider account.
Spanish-language radio
Local Spanish-language sports radio stations often carry play-by-play. Check Univision Radio (separate from Univision TV) and ESPN Deportes Radio affiliates in your market.
Coverage
Varies by market — call your local Spanish sports radio station for their World Cup schedule.
FAQ
Spanish-language: FAQs
¿Dónde puedo ver el Mundial 2026 en español en Estados Unidos?
In the US, NBCUniversal owns the Spanish-language rights to every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The free path is Telemundo over the air (92 matches), and the streaming path is Peacock ($7.99 per month, all 104 matches in Spanish). For matches that air only on Universo, you need either cable, a live-TV streaming service that includes Universo, or Peacock.
Is the opening match in Spanish free in the US?
Yes. The opening match (Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET) airs on Telemundo. With an HD antenna and a local Telemundo affiliate, you can watch the opening match free over the air in Spanish.
How is Peacock different from Telemundo for World Cup viewing?
Telemundo is the free broadcast network; you can watch its 92 matches over the air with an antenna or via cable. Peacock is the streaming service; it carries all 104 matches in Spanish — including the 12 that air on Universo — and adds replays, highlights, and Spanish-language studio content not available on broadcast. Peacock requires a paid subscription.
Is the final in Spanish on free TV?
Yes. The 2026 final (Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey) airs on Telemundo, which is free over the air with an HD antenna. It also streams on Peacock for subscribers.
Will any match be Spanish-only or English-only?
No. Every match has both an English broadcast (FOX or FS1) and a Spanish broadcast (Telemundo or Universo). The question is just whether your particular broadcast lands on the free or cable side of each rights holder.
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