2026 FIFA World Cup TV Schedule: Channels & Live Streaming (USA)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup TV schedule covers 104 matches across 39 days. FOX and FS1 carry every match in English. Telemundo and Universo carry every match in Spanish. Peacock streams all 104 in Spanish. Tubi shows the opening ceremony plus two matches free in 4K.
The tournament runs Thu, June 11 to Sun, July 19 2026 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the action at Mexico City Stadium on June 11 at 3:00 PM ET. The Final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 at 3:00 PM ET.
Your simplest path to watch every match is FOX One for English or Peacock Premium for Spanish. Both work without cable. Free options exist but cover only part of the tournament.
2026 FIFA World Cup TV Channels USA (Broadcast Rights)
FOX Sports holds English-language rights for all 104 matches. NBCUniversal’s Telemundo holds Spanish-language rights. Both deals were extended in 2015 and run through 2026.
FOX broadcasts the biggest matches including the opening game, every USMNT group match, every match from the Round of 16 onward and the Final. A standard antenna picks up FOX in most US markets for free. FOX network airs 70 matches.
FS1 carries the remaining 34 English matches, mostly mid-day group stage games. You need a cable subscription or a streaming bundle that includes FS1.
Telemundo is free over the air with an antenna and shows 92 matches in Spanish. Telemundo plans 700 hours of programming, the most ever for a Spanish-language World Cup presentation.
Universo is a cable channel and carries 12 group stage matches in Spanish. These are mostly simultaneous games on the final group matchdays.
FOX One is FOX Sports’ standalone streaming service at $19.99 a month. Every match streams in 4K with no cable login required.
Tubi streams the opening ceremony plus Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 and USA vs Paraguay on June 12. All free, all in 4K, no login needed.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage TV Schedule
The group stage runs Thu, June 11 to Sat, June 27. All 72 matches air on FOX or FS1 in English. Telemundo and Peacock cover Spanish. Universo carries 12 simultaneous matches in the final matchdays. Times below are Eastern.
Thursday, June 11
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | A | 3:00 PM | FOX, Tubi | Telemundo, Peacock |
| South Korea vs Czechia | A | 10:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Friday, June 12
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| USA vs Paraguay | D | 9:00 PM | FOX, Tubi | Telemundo, Peacock |
Saturday, June 13
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar vs Switzerland | B | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Brazil vs Morocco | C | 6:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Haiti vs Scotland | C | 9:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Sunday, June 14
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia vs Türkiye | D | 12:00 AM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Germany vs Curaçao | E | 1:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Netherlands vs Japan | F | 4:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador | E | 7:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Sweden vs Tunisia | F | 10:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Monday, June 15
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Cabo Verde | H | 12:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Belgium vs Egypt | G | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | H | 6:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Iran vs New Zealand | G | 9:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Tuesday, June 16
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | I | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Iraq vs Norway | I | 6:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Argentina vs Algeria | J | 9:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
Wednesday, June 17
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria vs Jordan | J | 12:00 AM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Portugal vs Congo DR | K | 1:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| England vs Croatia | L | 4:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Ghana vs Panama | L | 7:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Uzbekistan vs Colombia | K | 10:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Thursday, June 18
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia vs South Africa | A | 12:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Canada vs Qatar | B | 6:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Mexico vs South Korea | A | 9:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
Friday, June 19
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA vs Australia | D | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Scotland vs Morocco | C | 6:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Brazil vs Haiti | C | 9:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
Saturday, June 20
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye vs Paraguay | D | 12:00 AM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Netherlands vs Sweden | F | 1:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire | E | 4:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Ecuador vs Curaçao | E | 8:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Sunday, June 21
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia vs Japan | F | 12:00 AM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | H | 12:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Belgium vs Iran | G | 3:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | H | 6:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| New Zealand vs Egypt | G | 9:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Tunisia vs Japan on June 21 is the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history.
Monday, June 22
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs Austria | J | 1:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| France vs Iraq | I | 5:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Norway vs Senegal | I | 8:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Jordan vs Algeria | J | 11:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Tuesday, June 23
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal vs Uzbekistan | K | 1:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| England vs Ghana | L | 4:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Panama vs Croatia | L | 7:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Colombia vs Congo DR | K | 10:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
Wednesday, June 24
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland vs Canada | B | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | B | 3:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
| Scotland vs Brazil | C | 6:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Morocco vs Haiti | C | 6:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
| Czechia vs Mexico | A | 9:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| South Africa vs South Korea | A | 9:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
Thursday, June 25
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curaçao vs Côte d’Ivoire | E | 4:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
| Ecuador vs Germany | E | 4:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Japan vs Sweden | F | 7:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands | F | 7:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Türkiye vs USA | D | 10:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Paraguay vs Australia | D | 10:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
Friday, June 26
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway vs France | I | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Senegal vs Iraq | I | 3:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
| Uruguay vs Spain | H | 8:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | H | 8:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | G | 11:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Egypt vs Iran | G | 11:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
Saturday, June 27
| Match | Group | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama vs England | L | 5:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Croatia vs Ghana | L | 5:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
| Colombia vs Portugal | K | 7:30 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | K | 7:30 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
| Jordan vs Argentina | J | 10:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Algeria vs Austria | J | 10:00 PM | FS1 | Universo, Peacock |
2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage TV Schedule
The Round of 32 is brand new. It never existed at any previous World Cup. Every knockout match airs on FOX in English from the Round of 16 onward. Pairings depend on group stage results.
Round of 32 (June 28 – July 3)
| Match | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 73 (Sun, June 28) | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 76 (Mon, June 29) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 74 (Mon, June 29) | 4:30 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 75 (Mon, June 29) | 9:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 78 (Tue, June 30) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 77 (Tue, June 30) | 5:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 79 (Tue, June 30) | 9:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 80 (Wed, July 1) | 12:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 82 (Wed, July 1) | 4:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 81 (Wed, July 1) | 8:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 84 (Thu, July 2) | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 83 (Thu, July 2) | 7:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 85 (Thu, July 2) | 11:00 PM | FS1 | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 88 (Fri, July 3) | 2:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 86 (Fri, July 3) | 6:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 87 (Fri, July 3) | 9:30 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
Round of 16 (July 4–7)
| Match | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 90 (Sat, July 4) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 89 (Sat, July 4) | 5:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 91 (Sun, July 5) | 4:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 92 (Sun, July 5) | 8:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 93 (Mon, July 6) | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 94 (Mon, July 6) | 8:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 95 (Tue, July 7) | 12:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 96 (Tue, July 7) | 4:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
FOX celebrates America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4 with two Round of 16 matches and World Cup fireworks.
Quarterfinals (July 9–11)
| Match | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 97 (Thu, July 9) | 4:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 98 (Fri, July 10) | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 99 (Sat, July 11) | 5:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Match 100 (Sat, July 11) | 9:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
Semifinals, Third Place, Final (July 14–19)
| Match | Time ET | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal 1 (Tue, July 14) | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Semifinal 2 (Wed, July 15) | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Third Place Match (Sat, July 18) | 5:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Final (Sun, July 19) | 3:00 PM | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
The Final at MetLife Stadium will feature a live halftime show for the first time in World Cup history. Coldplay’s manager Phil Harvey serves as creative curator. Global Citizen produces.
USA Men’s National Team TV Schedule
The USMNT plays all three group matches in the United States. Every USA match airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. FOX runs a special three-hour pregame show before the Paraguay opener starting at 6:00 PM ET on June 12.
| Date | Time ET | Match | Venue | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 12 | 9:00 PM | USA vs Paraguay | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA | FOX, Tubi | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Fri, June 19 | 3:00 PM | USA vs Australia | Lumen Field, Seattle | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
| Thu, June 25 | 10:00 PM | Türkiye vs USA | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA | FOX | Telemundo, Peacock |
USA vs Paraguay on June 12 streams free in 4K on Tubi. No login needed. The USMNT is in Group D with Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
Where to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States
Two main paths: cable or streaming. Cable carries every channel by default. Streaming gives more flexibility and usually costs less.
How to Watch Soccer World Cup 2026 Live via Cable
If you have cable, you already have all four channels. Check your DIRECTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Optimum or Cox lineup for FS1 and Universo channel numbers.
Cable subscribers can also use the FOX Sports app and the Telemundo app for streaming. Both apps require a TV provider login. Both work on phones, tablets, smart TVs and streaming sticks.
How to Live Stream the Soccer World Cup 2026 without Cable
Cable is not required. Six legitimate streaming services carry the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Quick comparison below.
USA World Cup Streaming Service Comparison
| Service | Coverage | Cost | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX One | All 104 matches in 4K | $19.99/mo | 7 days |
| Peacock Premium | All 104 (Spanish) | $10.99/mo | None |
| Peacock Premium Plus | All 104 (Spanish), no ads | $16.99/mo | None |
| FuboTV Pro | FOX, FS1 (English only, no Telemundo) | $73.99/mo | 5-7 days |
| YouTube TV | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo | $82.99/mo | Varies |
| Hulu + Live TV | FOX, FS1, Telemundo + Disney bundle | $89.99/mo | None |
| Sling Blue | FOX, FS1 (English only) | $45.99/mo | None |
| DIRECTV Stream | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo | $89.99/mo | 5 days |
| Tubi | Opener + 2 matches in 4K | Free | N/A |
FOX One is the cheapest standalone path for English. Peacock Premium is the cheapest standalone path for Spanish. Both work on phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming sticks and game consoles.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in USA
Free coverage is real but limited. Three legitimate options.
Tubi. Free 4K simulcast of the opening ceremony, Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 and USA vs Paraguay on June 12. No subscription, no login.
FOX broadcast TV with antenna. A standard digital antenna picks up your local FOX affiliate. That covers 70 of 104 matches free, including every knockout match from the Round of 16 onward and the Final. A $30 indoor antenna handles most US markets.
Telemundo broadcast TV with antenna. The same antenna picks up Telemundo. That covers 92 matches free in Spanish.
The 34 group stage matches on FS1 and the 12 matches on Universo require a paid subscription somewhere. There is no fully free path to all 104 matches.
Cheapest 2026 FIFA World Cup Streaming Options
If free coverage is not enough, the cheapest paid path is under $11 a month.
- Antenna plus Peacock Premium: Cheapest combo for full tournament access. A $30 antenna pulls 70 free FOX matches in English. Peacock at $10.99/mo covers the rest in Spanish.
- Peacock Premium alone: Cheapest single-service path. $10.99/mo covers all 104 matches in Spanish.
- FOX One alone: Cheapest English-only path. $19.99/mo covers every match in 4K. The 7-day free trial covers part of the group stage if you time it right.
- Trial stacking: Watch most matches without paying. FuboTV and DIRECTV Stream both offer free trials alongside FOX One. Stack them across the group stage. Check trial terms before signing up.
The most expensive path is Hulu + Live TV at $89.99/mo. The cheapest is the antenna at $0 ongoing cost after the initial purchase.
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in 4K
FOX produced every match in native 4K HDR. The 2026 FIFA World Cup TV schedule is the first World Cup with full 4K coverage on a US streaming service.
FOX One streams every match in 4K through one app. No cable login required.
Tubi carries the three free matches in 4K (covered in the free section above).
Major pay-TV providers carry a dedicated FOX 4K channel during the tournament. Check with DIRECTV, Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum or Cox for 4K availability. You may need a 4K-capable receiver and a 4K add-on.
To watch in 4K you need a 4K HDR TV, a 4K-capable streaming device and at least 25 Mbps of stable internet. Apple TV 4K, recent Roku Ultra and FireStick 4K Max all work.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Outside the United States
The 2026 FIFA World Cup TV schedule splits across regional broadcasters worldwide. FIFA sells rights country by country.
The UK gets the best free deal. BBC and ITV split all 104 matches between them. Both channels are free-to-air. Australia comes second with SBS broadcasting every match free on TV and SBS On Demand. Canada uses CTV and TSN for English and RDS for French. Most European countries get free coverage on public broadcasters.
For the full list of broadcasters by country, see our 2026 FIFA World Cup TV coverage guide.
Use a VPN to access your streaming abroad
Travel outside the United States and your streaming apps stop working. Peacock and FOX One check your IP address and block access if you are abroad. A reliable VPN service fixes this.
A VPN routes your internet through a server in another country. Connect to a US server and your phone or laptop appears to be in the US. Your Peacock or FOX One subscription works again.
A VPN also unlocks free streams elsewhere. Connect to a UK server for BBC iPlayer or ITVX. Connect to an Australian server for SBS On Demand. Connect to a Spanish server for RTVE Play.
Always use legitimate broadcaster apps. Never use illegal pirate streams.
FAQs about How to Watch World Cup 2026 in USA
Will the 2026 World Cup be on ESPN?
No. ESPN does not carry the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FOX Sports holds exclusive English-language rights through 2026. ESPN had US rights from 2010 to 2014. The current FOX deal was signed in 2011 and extended in 2015.
Will Netflix stream the 2026 World Cup?
No. Netflix does not carry the men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. Netflix did secure exclusive US and Canada rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups. Netflix also has a FIFA-licensed simulation game.
Can I watch the 2026 World Cup on Apple TV?
Apple TV+ does not carry World Cup matches. The FOX One and FOX Sports apps run on Apple TV devices, so Apple TV hardware works for streaming but the content comes from FOX, not Apple.
What is the difference between FOX One and the FOX Sports app?
FOX One is a paid standalone streaming service at $19.99 a month with no cable login required. The FOX Sports app is free to download but requires a cable provider login to stream live matches. Both carry every World Cup match in 4K.
Will I need a TV provider login to stream?
It depends on the service. FOX One, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling and Peacock Premium do not require a cable login. The FOX Sports app and Telemundo app do require a TV provider login.
What is the FOX Sports broadcast team for the 2026 World Cup?
John Strong and Stu Holden lead FOX coverage for their third straight men’s World Cup. They call the Final and all USMNT matches. Ian Darke and Landon Donovan return as the second booth. FOX has nine commentary teams covering all 104 matches across 16 cities. Studio analysts include Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thierry Henry, Clarence Seedorf, Javier Hernández and Cobi Jones. Tom Rinaldi serves as at-large correspondent.
Can I record World Cup matches?
Yes. FOX One includes DVR functionality. YouTube TV offers unlimited cloud DVR. FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV Stream all include DVR with their plans. Peacock Premium does not have a DVR but offers on-demand replays of every match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup TV schedule covers 104 matches across FOX, FS1, Telemundo and Universo. Pick FOX One for English at $19.99 a month or Peacock Premium for Spanish at $10.99 a month. Set up a $30 antenna and you watch most matches free. Pick your stack now and enjoy every game.
