Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup in the US?
In the United States, the 2026 World Cup airs in English on FOX and FS1, and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. FOX shows 70 matches free over the air, including the final; FOX One streams all 104 in 4K. Telemundo and Peacock carry the full Spanish-language slate, and Tubi streams select matches free.
- 1FOX Sports holds the U.S. English-language rights; Telemundo holds the Spanish-language rights[1]
- 2FOX airs 70 matches free over the air (including the final); 34 more air on FS1[1]
- 3FOX One streams all 104 English-language matches live and in 4K for about $19.99/month[1]
- 4Telemundo airs 92 matches free over the air in Spanish; all 104 stream on the Telemundo app and Peacock[2]
In the US you can watch the World Cup free or paid, in two languages.
How do I watch in English?
FOX is the home of the tournament: 70 of the 104 matches air free over the air on FOX (including the July 19 final), with the other 34 on cable's FS1. FOX One streams all 104 in 4K for about $19.99 a month.
How do I watch in Spanish?
Telemundo carries the bulk of the action — 92 matches free over the air — plus 12 on Universo, and all 104 streaming on the Telemundo app and Peacock.
What if I've cut the cord?
Live-TV bundles like YouTube TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV carry FOX and FS1, and Tubi streams a few marquee games — including the opener — free in 4K.
It's the same split you see with the NFL or NBA: a free over-the-air network (FOX, like FOX's NFL coverage) handles the big games, a cable channel (FS1) picks up the overflow, and a streaming tier (FOX One, Peacock) carries everything for people who've cut the cord.
Key Takeaways
- In the US, matches air in English on FOX and FS1, and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo.
- FOX shows 70 games free over the air including the final; FOX One streams all 104 in 4K.
- Wikipedia — 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights(accessed 2026-06-01)
- FOX Sports — FIFA World Cup 2026(accessed 2026-06-01)