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Football World Cup 2026 Today: Matches, TV & Streaming

See which Football World Cup 2026 matches are on today, with kickoff times shown in UTC and the TV channels and streaming options available in the United States.

Today's matches

Kickoffs shown in UTC.

Where to watch

FOX Sports

Free

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.

Tubi

Free

Fox Corporation's free ad-supported streaming service. Simulcasts the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony plus two opening matches (Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 and USA vs Paraguay on June 12) live in 4K at no cost.

Telemundo

Free

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.

Peacock

Premium / Premium Plus subscription

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.

How does the today page work?

This page automatically shows which Football World Cup 2026 matches fall on the current calendar day, calculated in UTC. The match list refreshes daily, so the fixtures, kickoff times, and broadcaster information you see are always for today. On days with no scheduled matches — such as rest days between rounds — the page shows the next upcoming games so you always have something to plan for. To browse every match day individually, see the full list of match days.

How can I watch today’s World Cup 2026 matches?

In the United States, the Football World Cup 2026 is covered by FOX Sports in English and Telemundo in Spanish. FOX carries 70 matches on the main FOX channel, free over the air — no subscription needed. The remaining 34 matches air on FS1, which requires a cable or live-TV streaming subscription. In Spanish, Telemundo broadcasts 92 of the 104 matches free over the air; 12 matches air on Universo with a cable subscription. For full Spanish-language streaming of all 104 games, Peacock offers the complete tournament with a Premium or Premium Plus plan. See the broadcaster cards on this page for links to each service, and check the full where-to-watch guide for international options.

What if there are no matches today?

The Football World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, but not every calendar day includes a match. There are scheduled rest days between the group stage and the knockout rounds, and some days in the group stage have gaps depending on the fixture calendar. On any day without a match, this page automatically shows the next upcoming fixtures so you know what to look forward to. For the complete schedule across all 104 games and all rounds, visit the full tournament schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What World Cup matches are on today?
The list at the top of this page shows every Football World Cup 2026 match scheduled for today, with kickoff times in UTC and the broadcaster for each game. The list updates automatically each day throughout the tournament. If there are no matches today, the page shows the next upcoming fixtures instead.
What time do today's World Cup matches start?
All kickoff times on this page are shown in UTC. Matches kick off anywhere from the early afternoon to late evening UTC depending on the venue. The Football World Cup 2026 is played across stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which are 4–7 hours behind UTC. The match list at the top shows exact kickoff times for each game on the current day.
What channel are today's World Cup matches on?
In the United States, Football World Cup 2026 matches air on FOX (free over the air, English), FS1 (cable, English), Telemundo (free over the air, Spanish), and Universo (cable, Spanish). Which channel carries a specific match depends on the broadcaster's schedule. The broadcaster cards below the match list show all available services. Check the match card above for today's specific channel assignments.
Can I watch today's World Cup games for free?
Yes — for most matches. In the United States, FOX broadcasts 70 of the 104 matches free over the air in English, and Telemundo carries 92 matches free over the air in Spanish. Tubi, Fox Corporation's free ad-supported streaming service, simulcasted the two opening matches. For matches on FS1 or Universo, a cable or streaming TV subscription is needed.
How do I watch today's World Cup matches without cable?
FOX matches are available on the FOX Sports app and FOX One with a TV-provider sign-in, or via a live-TV streaming service that carries FOX and FS1. Telemundo matches stream on the Telemundo app. For Spanish-language coverage of all 104 matches — including those on Telemundo and Universo — Peacock carries the full tournament with a Premium or Premium Plus subscription.