Exclusive English-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 70 matches air free over the air on the FOX broadcast network, 34 air on FS1 with a cable subscription. Streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One requires TV-provider sign-in for most matches.
Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.
NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.
is a mixed knockout day at the Football World Cup 2026: the Round of 32 closes with its final match at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, then the Round of 16 opens with two matches in Houston and Philadelphia. Three matches across three US venues means action runs from late on through to the evening of the Fourth — a full Independence Day of football.
Which matches are on July 4?
Three matches fall in the UTC bucket. The Round of 32 closer pits 1K against a best-third-place qualifier at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, kicking off at . Then W73 vs W75 kicks off at at NRG Stadium in Houston, followed by W74 vs W77 at at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. See the full bracket to track how today’s results shape the quarter-final draw.
What stage is played on July 4?
is the transition point between two knockout rounds. The Round of 32 — which began in late June — concludes with its final match in Kansas City in the early hours UTC. The Round of 16 then opens the same day, with two of the eight second-round matches played in Houston and Philadelphia. No other day in the tournament carries both stages simultaneously. Follow the Football World Cup 2026 bracket for the full picture of how the 32 second-round qualifiers were drawn and which slots W73, W74, W75 and W77 represent.
Where can I watch July 4’s matches in the US?
English-language coverage of the Football World Cup 2026 airs on FOX and FS1 in the United States. FOX carries selected matches free over the air; FS1 requires a cable or streaming subscription. Stream in English via the FOX One app with a TV-provider sign-in. Telemundo and Universo carry the Spanish-language broadcast — Telemundo free over the air, Universo via cable. Peacock streams all matches in Spanish with a Premium subscription. The broadcaster cards above list links and pricing for each option.
Three Football World Cup 2026 matches fall on (UTC): the final Round of 32 fixture (1K vs a best-third-place qualifier, ) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, then two Round of 16 matches in Houston and Philadelphia at 17:00 UTC and 21:00 UTC.
What time are the World Cup matches on July 4?
The three kickoffs on are: in Kansas City; in Houston; and in Philadelphia. All times are Eastern.
What channel is the World Cup on July 4, 2026?
In the US, English-language coverage of the Football World Cup 2026 on July 4 airs on FOX and FS1. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo. You can stream in English via the FOX One app (TV provider sign-in required for most matches) and in Spanish on Peacock with a Premium subscription.
Can I watch the World Cup for free on July 4?
Some matches air free over the air on the FOX broadcast network (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) — both available with any antenna or TV provider. FS1 and Universo require a cable subscription. Peacock streams all matches in Spanish. Check the broadcaster cards above for which specific match airs on each channel.
What round of the World Cup is July 4, 2026?
spans two rounds of the Football World Cup 2026: the Round of 32 closes with its final match at 01:30 UTC, and the Round of 16 opens with two matches at 17:00 UTC and 21:00 UTC. It is the only day in the tournament when both rounds appear on the same calendar day.
Is the World Cup on July 4, 2026?
Yes. Three Football World Cup 2026 matches are scheduled on : one Round of 32 match and two Round of 16 matches. Philadelphia hosts a Round of 16 fixture on US Independence Day, giving American fans strong local interest in the day's schedule.