How to watch World Cup in USA
In the United States, FOX Sports holds the exclusive English-language TV rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Telemundo holds the exclusive Spanish-language rights. Coverage is shared across free-to-air, pay-TV, subscription streaming and authenticated streaming options, with FOX, Telemundo and selected Tubi matches available without a traditional cable subscription. The FIFA World Cup live stream in the United States is available through FOX One, the FOX Sports app, Peacock, the Telemundo App and Tubi for selected free matches.
How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live in the USA
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Fox Sports holds the exclusive English-language broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The tournament will be staged across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Coverage is available across FOX’s broadcast and digital platforms.
Where to Watch
- FOX Network – 69 matches
- FS1 – 35 matches
- FOX One – All 104 matches
- FOX Sports app – All 104 matches
Streaming Availability
Viewers can live stream all 104 World Cup matches via FOX One and the FOX Sports app. Streaming is available on supported devices with MVPD authentication.
- Native 4K streaming supported
- Maximum bandwidth approximately 15 Mbps
- Available on Android and iOS devices
- Supported platforms include Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Xbox
- FOX One also available via Prime Video
Free-to-Air Coverage
Matches broadcast on the FOX Network can be viewed free-to-air using a digital antenna. The network is also accessible via participating pay-TV providers.
Subscription & Access
FS1 is distributed through cable, satellite, and live TV streaming providers.
- Xfinity / Comcast
- DirecTV
- Dish
- Spectrum
- Hulu + Live TV
- fuboTV
Streaming via FOX One and the FOX Sports app requires valid MVPD credentials.
Coverage Details
The 2026 tournament expands to 48 teams and 104 matches. FOX has announced more than 340 hours of first-run programming surrounding the competition.
- Pre-match and post-match studio programming
- Digital coverage and analysis
- Lead analyst: Thierry Henry
- Host: Rebecca Lowe
Replays & Highlights
Match replays, highlights, and related programming are available across FOX’s digital platforms, subject to platform policies and regional availability.
Fox Sports airs World Cup matches on FOX Network, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, FOX 4K, FOX One, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com or Tubi.
Tubi will stream select 2026 FIFA World Cup matches live and free in the United States, including the tournament’s opening ceremony and the opening matches of the USA and Mexico. The ad-supported streaming platform operates under Fox Corporation and distributes specific World Cup content as part of Fox’s U.S. rights agreement.
Matches Available on Tubi
- Opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Mexico vs. South Africa (June 11)
- USMNT vs. Paraguay (June 12)
These matches are available to stream free-to-air in 4K quality on supported devices.
World Cup FOX Hub
Tubi will launch a dedicated FIFA World Cup FOX Hub ahead of the tournament, featuring FOX Sports and FIFA-related programming. The hub includes original and exclusive digital content, such as the docuseries “Destination World Cup 2026,” along with additional tournament coverage.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup on Tubi
Live matches and related programming can be streamed through the Tubi app and website without a paid subscription. As an ad-supported platform, no MVPD authentication is required.
Supported Devices
- Android and iOS smartphones and tablets
- Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast
- PlayStation 4 and 5
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X
- Connected TV platforms including Xfinity X1 and Cox Contour
Web streaming is available via modern browsers including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
Telemundo is the exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, with live matches on Telemundo and Universo and streaming on Peacock and the Telemundo App. Telemundo will carry 92 matches free over the air, Universo will carry 12 matches on pay TV, and Peacock will stream all 104 matches for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers.
How to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States
Spanish-language FIFA World Cup 2026 TV coverage in the United States is handled by NBCUniversal through Telemundo, Universo, Peacock, and the Telemundo App. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 104 matches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Viewers who want to watch the FIFA World Cup live in Spanish can use free-to-air television for most matches, pay-TV access for Universo matches, or streaming access through Peacock and the Telemundo App.
TV Coverage
- Telemundo: 92 live matches on the main Spanish-language broadcast network, available free over the air where Telemundo is carried.
- Universo: 12 live group-stage matches on NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language pay-TV cable channel.
- Peacock: All 104 matches live in Spanish for Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers.
- Telemundo App: Live streaming of matches and Telemundo programming, with TV provider authentication required for live TV access where applicable.
Streaming Availability
Every match of the expanded 48-team tournament will stream live in Spanish on Peacock and the Telemundo App. Peacock access is subscription-based through Premium or Premium Plus. The Telemundo App supports live TV access for authenticated users and is available on mobile devices including iOS and Android.
The FIFA World Cup live stream in the United States will also include match clips, highlights, and on-demand content where offered through Telemundo’s digital platforms.
Free-to-Air and Pay-TV Access
Telemundo will provide the main free-to-air route for Spanish-language coverage, with 92 matches scheduled on the broadcast network. Universo will carry 12 additional matches, including selected simultaneous group-stage fixtures. Confirmed Universo fixtures include Croatia vs. Ghana on June 27, while Japan’s June 25 Universo match is listed against a team still to be determined.
Broadcast Coverage and Programming
Telemundo’s production plan includes live on-site coverage at all 104 matches, with studio programming based from Telemundo Center in Miami and reporting across the host cities. Coverage will include pregame, halftime, postgame, daily preview, and nightly recap programming.
- Hoy en el Mundial: Daily preview show for the day’s matches.
- La Previa: Pregame coverage from inside stadiums.
- El Mundial Ahora: Final match build-up before kickoff.
- El Medio Tiempo: Halftime analysis and highlights.
- Pasión Mundial: Post-match coverage and preview of upcoming matches.
- Todo el Mundial: Nightly recap of key moments and upcoming fixtures.
- El Pelotazo: Nightly Spanish-language sports show expanded during the tournament.
Telemundo Deportes Ahora
Telemundo Deportes Ahora is a free ad-supported streaming television channel for supplemental Spanish-language sports content. It is not listed as a live-match platform for FIFA World Cup matches, but it will carry related programming around the tournament.
- Available on: Peacock, Xumo, Roku, Prime Video, TCL, Google TV, Comcast, the NBC News FAST hub, and Telemundo.com.
- World Cup programming: Conexión Mundial, Siguiendo el Mundial, and Puesta a Punto Mundial.
Key Dates and Match Coverage
The opening match is scheduled for June 11, with Mexico vs. South Africa on Telemundo and Peacock. The final is scheduled for July 19 and will air on Telemundo and Peacock, with extended pregame and postgame coverage. Telemundo’s FIFA World Cup TV schedule also includes full knockout-stage coverage, from the round of 32 through the final.
NBC Sports airs World Cup matches on Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW or Peacock.
SiriusXM offers subscription-based audio coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, with matches listed on CH83 FOX Sports on SiriusXM. The main streaming access is through the SiriusXM app, with listening also available in compatible vehicles through satellite radio.
Where to Watch and Listen
For listeners asking how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico through SiriusXM, the service is audio-only. SiriusXM does not provide a TV broadcast for the tournament; its coverage is delivered by radio channel and streaming audio.
- Main SiriusXM channel: CH83 FOX Sports on SiriusXM
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
- Access type: Paid SiriusXM subscription
- Primary streaming platform: SiriusXM app
- In-car access: Compatible SiriusXM satellite radio receivers
FIFA World Cup Live Stream in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup live stream on SiriusXM is an audio stream, not a video stream. Subscribers can listen through the SiriusXM app on iOS and Android devices, and SiriusXM also supports listening through selected connected devices, including smart TVs, speakers and in-car systems where available under the user’s plan.
SiriusXM’s official soccer schedule lists FIFA World Cup fixtures on CH83, including Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 PM EDT. Later matches should be checked through the SiriusXM schedule on our website, Live Soccer TV, because listed fixtures and channel availability can be updated during the tournament.
Subscription and Access Requirements
SiriusXM coverage is subscription-based. Listeners need an active SiriusXM plan that includes the relevant sports programming and access method. Promotional offers and trial periods may be available at different times, but pricing, eligibility and channel packages can change.
Broadcast Coverage
The provided rights information identifies SiriusXM’s World Cup coverage as English-language commentary and analysis tied to FOX Sports programming on SiriusXM. The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19 and features 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
TV Coverage Note
SiriusXM should not be treated as the main television provider for FIFA World Cup TV coverage. It is a radio and streaming audio option for subscribers who want to listen to live commentary, match coverage and related sports talk rather than watch a video broadcast.
Fútbol de Primera (FDP) holds the exclusive Spanish-language radio broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States and Puerto Rico. All 104 matches of the expanded tournament will be available live via nationwide radio affiliates and the network’s official digital platforms.
Live Radio Coverage
Fútbol de Primera will provide live Spanish-language commentary for every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coverage includes pre-match build-up, live in-game narration, and post-match analysis. Thanks to a partnership with TelevisaUnivision, the latter's network of radio stations will serve as the home for FDP's live World Cup commentary.
- Live match commentary in Spanish
- Pre-match and post-match analysis
- Expert coverage throughout the tournament
- Lead commentator: Andrés Cantor
Where to Listen
Matches can be heard free-to-air on affiliated radio stations across the United States and Puerto Rico.
All games are also available live through the official Fútbol de Primera mobile app, which can be downloaded at no cost on supported smart devices.
Additional Coverage
Beyond live match broadcasts, the network provides tournament coverage through its digital and social media channels, including interviews, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
