Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in the US

Your complete guide to watching every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — TV channels, streaming services, prices, and which option is best for you. Plus: all 16 stadiums.

104

Total Matches

On FOX (free OTA)

$19.99/mo

Cheapest All-In

Tubi (select)

Free Matches

TV Channels Carrying the World Cup

FOX holds the English-language rights, Telemundo has Spanish. Between them, every match is covered on US television.

FOX

Broadcast TV (English)

70 matches

All USA matches, semi-finals, and the Final on July 19

How to Get

Free with antenna or any cable/satellite package. Also available on FOX One ($19.99/mo), Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling Blue.

Best for: Cord-cutters with an antenna or FOX One subscribers

FS1

Cable (English)

34 matches

Group stage and early knockout matches not on main FOX

How to Get

Included in most cable/satellite packages. Streaming on FOX One ($19.99/mo), Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling Blue.

Best for: Cable subscribers or live TV streaming bundle users

Telemundo

Broadcast TV (Spanish)

56 matches

Primary Spanish-language coverage including all Mexico matches

How to Get

Free with antenna. Streaming on Peacock ($11/mo), Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV.

Best for: Spanish-speaking viewers, Mexico fans

Universo

Cable (Spanish)

8 matches

Overflow Spanish-language group stage matches

How to Get

Available on most cable packages with Spanish-language tiers. Streaming on Peacock.

Best for: Viewers who want every match in Spanish

Streaming Services Compared

No cable? No problem. Here's every streaming option ranked by value for World Cup viewers.

Best Value

FOX One

$19.99/mo

Channels: FOX, FS1, FS2

Matches: 104 (all English)

+ Every English-language match in one place

+ Cheapest all-in-one option

+ On-demand replays

− No Spanish-language coverage

− Relatively new service

Best for: Best overall value for English-only viewers

Peacock

$11/mo (Premium Plus)

Channels: Telemundo, Universo

Matches: 64 (Spanish)

+ All Telemundo/Universo matches

+ On-demand replays

+ Other NBC Sports content

− Spanish commentary only

− No FOX/FS1 matches

Best for: Spanish-language viewers or as a second subscription

Tubi

Free

Channels: FOX (select matches)

Matches: Select matches only

+ Completely free

+ No account needed

+ Opening match + USA vs Paraguay confirmed

− Very limited match selection

− Ad-supported

Best for: Casual viewers who just want to catch the big games for free

Fubo

$87.99/mo

Channels: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo

Matches: 104 (all languages)

+ Every single match across both languages

+ DVR included

+ Multi-view feature

− Most expensive option

− Overkill if you only want English or Spanish

Best for: Superfans who want every match in every language

YouTube TV

$82.99/mo

Channels: FOX, FS1, Telemundo

Matches: ~96

+ Major channels covered

+ Unlimited DVR

+ Familiar interface

− Missing Universo (8 matches)

− Expensive for casual viewers

Best for: Existing YouTube TV subscribers

Hulu + Live TV

$82.99/mo

Channels: FOX, FS1, Telemundo

Matches: ~96

+ Includes Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+

+ DVR included

+ Great multi-sport value

− Missing Universo

− Price includes bundled services you may not want

Best for: Households that also want Disney+/Hulu content

All 16 World Cup Stadiums

Matches will be played across 11 US cities, 3 Mexican cities, and 2 Canadian cities.

USA82,500 seats

MetLife Stadium

East Rutherford, NJ

Final — July 19

USA70,240 seats

SoFi Stadium

Inglewood, CA

USA80,000 seats

AT&T Stadium

Arlington, TX

USA68,500 seats

Levi's Stadium

Santa Clara, CA

USA69,000 seats

Lumen Field

Seattle, WA

USA72,220 seats

NRG Stadium

Houston, TX

USA69,796 seats

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia, PA

USA64,767 seats

Hard Rock Stadium

Miami Gardens, FL

USA71,000 seats

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta, GA

USA76,416 seats

GEHA Field at Arrowhead

Kansas City, MO

USA65,878 seats

Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, MA

Mexico83,264 seats

Estadio Azteca

Mexico City

Opening Match — June 11

Mexico49,850 seats

Estadio Akron

Guadalajara

Mexico53,500 seats

Estadio BBVA

Monterrey

Canada30,000 seats

BMO Field

Toronto

Canada54,500 seats

BC Place

Vancouver

Viewing Tips & FAQs

What's the cheapest way to watch every match?

FOX One at $19.99/month covers all 104 English-language matches on FOX and FS1. Add Peacock ($11/month) if you also want Spanish-language coverage. Total: about $31/month for complete coverage in both languages.

Can I watch for free?

Yes — partially. FOX is available free over-the-air with a digital antenna. That covers 70 matches including all USA games and the Final. Tubi will also stream select matches for free, including the opening match and USA vs Paraguay.

What time are the matches?

Most group stage matches kick off at 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, or 9:00 PM Eastern Time. About 40 matches are scheduled for primetime (6 PM or later ET). Matches in Mexico and Canada may have earlier kickoff times.

Will matches be available on demand?

Yes. FOX One and Peacock both offer on-demand replays. If you have a live TV streaming service with DVR (like YouTube TV, Hulu Live, or Fubo), you can record matches and watch later.

What about watching in a bar or restaurant?

Most sports bars will carry the World Cup on FOX and FS1. With 40 primetime matches and the USA hosting, expect widespread coverage. FIFA Fan Fests are also expected in host cities.

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