FOX
The flagship home. FOX carries the bulk of the tournament, around 70 of the 104 matches, including the opening match, every United States group game, every knockout match from the round of 16 onward, and the Final on 19 July.
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Watch Guide · 2026 World Cup
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in the USA
The 2026 World Cup is on home soil, and watching every match in the United States is straightforward once you know the split. FOX and FS1 hold the English-language rights to all 104 games, Telemundo and Universo carry the Spanish-language coverage, and Peacock streams every single match in Spanish. This guide breaks down the channels, the streaming apps, the free over-the-air options, and how kickoff times work across the US time zones.
104
Matches
FOX
English Rights
Telemundo
Spanish Rights
Peacock
Streams All 104
The short version. Watch in English on FOX and FS1, in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo, and stream every match in Spanish on Peacock. FOX carries the opening match, every USMNT group game, every knockout match from the round of 16, and the Final on 19 July. You can go fully free over the air with an antenna on FOX and Telemundo.
English-Language TV
FOX and FS1 have every match in English
FOX Sports holds the exclusive English-language rights to all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, split across two channels.
FS1 (Fox Sports 1)
The overflow channel. FS1 carries the remaining English-language matches, around 34 games, mostly group-stage fixtures that overlap with FOX windows. Between FOX and FS1, every match is available in English.
Spanish-Language TV
Telemundo, Universo and Peacock for Spanish coverage
Telemundo is the exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, with the most complete streaming offer of any platform through Peacock.
Telemundo
The Spanish flagship. Telemundo carries the majority of matches free over the air, the natural home for following Mexico and the Spanish-language audience across the tournament.
Universo
The cable companion. Universo carries a portion of matches that overlap with Telemundo windows, so simultaneous games are both available in Spanish.
Peacock
The complete streaming home. NBCUniversal's Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, the single most complete way to stream the tournament in the US.
Streaming and Apps
How to stream the 2026 World Cup
You do not need a cable box. Here is how the streaming options line up, in both languages.
English Streaming
FOX and FS1
- Fox OneFOX direct app
- FuboFOX + FS1
- YouTube TVFOX + FS1
- Hulu + Live TVFOX + FS1
- DirecTVFOX + FS1
- SlingFS1 matches
Spanish Streaming
Telemundo family
- PeacockAll 104 matches
- Telemundo appLive coverage
- FuboTelemundo + Universo
- YouTube TVTelemundo + Universo
Free Options
No subscription
- Digital antennaFOX + Telemundo
- Free trialsFox One, Fubo, DirecTV
- YouTube TV trialLimited window
A digital antenna is the cheapest route: your local FOX and Telemundo stations broadcast the majority of matches over the air at no cost. For everything in one place, Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish, while Fox One and the live-TV services cover the English broadcasts.
Watching for Free
How to watch the 2026 World Cup for free
A home World Cup is one of the easier major tournaments to watch without paying, if you plan it right:
- Use a digital antenna. FOX and Telemundo are free over-the-air networks. An inexpensive antenna gives you local FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) stations, which between them carry the majority of matches.
- Stack free trials. Fox One, Fubo, DirecTV and YouTube TV all run free trial windows. Timed around the group stage or the knockouts, a trial can cover a chunk of the tournament at no cost.
- Check bundled Peacock. Peacock is sometimes included with other subscriptions and promotions, which can unlock the all-104 Spanish stream.
- The Final is free to air. The 19 July Final is on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, both available with an antenna.
Kickoff Times
2026 World Cup kickoff times in the USA
Because the tournament is hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, kickoff times are unusually friendly for US viewers, with most matches in the afternoon and evening rather than the early mornings of recent overseas World Cups.
- The opening match (Mexico at the Estadio Azteca) kicks off on 11 June in the early afternoon Eastern Time.
- Group-stage matches are spread across afternoon and evening windows in the Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific zones, so wherever you are there are games in prime viewing hours.
- The Final kicks off at 3pm ET on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in the New York and New Jersey area.
- West Coast viewers get earlier local start times, while East Coast viewers get the later evening kickoffs, so plan around your own zone.
For the full, filterable list of all 104 kickoff times in your local time zone, use the WorldCuply.com match schedule.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
Which channels show the 2026 World Cup in the USA?
In the United States, FOX and FS1 hold the English-language rights to all 104 matches, while Telemundo and Universo carry the Spanish-language coverage. Peacock streams every match in Spanish.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup in English in the USA?
English coverage is on FOX and FS1. FOX carries the bulk of matches, including the opening match, every US men's national team group game, every knockout match from the round of 16, and the Final. You can watch on the FOX network and FS1, or stream them via Fox One, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV and DirecTV, with FS1 also on Sling.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup in Spanish in the USA?
Telemundo is the exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster, with matches on Telemundo and Universo. Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, and the Telemundo app also carries coverage.
Can I watch the 2026 World Cup for free in the USA?
Yes, in part. A digital antenna lets you watch your local FOX and Telemundo stations over the air at no cost, and those two networks carry the majority of matches between them. Free trials of streaming services such as Fox One, Fubo, DirecTV and YouTube TV can also cover the tournament for a limited window.
Does Peacock stream every 2026 World Cup match?
Yes. Peacock streams all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup in Spanish for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, making it the single most complete streaming home for the tournament in the United States.
Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup Final in the USA?
The 2026 World Cup Final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium will be shown in English on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo, with streaming on Peacock and the live-TV apps that carry FOX.
What time do 2026 World Cup matches kick off in the USA?
Because the tournament is hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, kickoff times are friendly for US viewers, with most matches in the afternoon and evening Eastern Time. The Final kicks off at 3pm ET on 19 July.
Do I need cable to watch the 2026 World Cup in the USA?
No. You can watch over the air for free with an antenna on FOX and Telemundo, or stream through Fox One, Peacock and live-TV services such as Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV and DirecTV without a traditional cable subscription.
Which US channel shows the most 2026 World Cup matches?
In English, FOX shows the most matches, with around 70 of the 104 games, and FS1 carries the rest. In Spanish, Telemundo carries the bulk of matches free over the air, with Peacock streaming all 104.
Will every USMNT match be on FOX?
FOX is expected to carry every United States men's national team group-stage match on the main FOX network in English, given the host nation's profile, with Spanish coverage on Telemundo and streaming on Peacock.
Keep Reading
More 2026 World Cup coverage
Now you know where to watch, here is who and what to watch on WorldCuply.com:
How to Watch in the UK
The BBC and ITV free-to-air split, iPlayer and ITVX streaming, and UK kickoff times.
Read the UK guide ›USA Squad
The host nation in Group D under Pochettino, led by Christian Pulisic, with the full squad and fixtures.
Read the USA guide ›Match Schedule
All 104 fixtures across 16 host cities, with kickoff times you can filter to your team and time zone.
Open the schedule ›Tickets
How to get into matches in person, including the official channels and pricing.
Read the tickets guide ›Sources
Where this page comes from
This guide was hand-written from the following reporting and reference pages, used to confirm the US broadcast and streaming rights for the 2026 World Cup:
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