How to Watch the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is set to kick off on June 11, spanning across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. FOX and NBCUniversal are responsible for broadcasting 78 matches in the U.S., as well as 13 each in Mexico and Canada. A record 40 matches will air during primetime on FOX. Spanish-language broadcasts will feature every match on NBC-owned Telemundo and Universo. All matches will also be accessible through on-demand streaming on various platforms.

Ways to Watch

If you have a TV antenna or can access the FOX network channel via a smart TV, you can watch 70 matches for free. The remaining matches will air on the cable channel Fox Sports 1. In Spanish, 92 of the 104 matches will broadcast on Telemundo for free. The rest will air on Universo.

Cord-cutters should note that the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, along with the United States’ match against Paraguay, can be streamed for free on Tubi, an ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox. All matches can also be viewed through the FOX Sports app. Peacock holds exclusive Spanish-language streaming rights.

Other streaming platforms such as YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV will offer all matches for a subscription fee.

U.S. Men’s 2026 World Cup Schedule

The U.S. Men’s team has three group games in June, facing Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. Their first match is at 9 p.m. ET against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The second match is at 3 p.m. ET against Australia in Seattle. The final group stage match against Turkey starts at 10 p.m. ET in Inglewood.

2026 World Cup Broadcast Schedule

The tournament starts on June 11 with co-host Mexico opening against South Africa in Mexico City. The U.S. and Canada play their first games a day later in Los Angeles and Toronto, respectively. The group stage concludes on June 27.

• June 11
  • 3 p.m. ET – Mexico vs. South Africa: Mexico City [FOX, Telemundo]
  • 10 p.m. ET – South Korea vs. Czechia: Guadalajara [FS1, Telemundo]
• June 12
  • 3 p.m. ET – Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Toronto [FOX, Telemundo]
  • 9 p.m. ET – USA vs. Paraguay: Inglewood [FOX, Telemundo]

These schedules continue for each day of the tournament, listing match times, teams, locations, and broadcast channels.

Knockout Stage to Final

The knockout stage starts on June 28 and concludes with the final on July 19 at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. All knockout matches will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo.