Where to Watch Football World Cup 2026 in the US — TV

FOX, Tubi, Telemundo and Peacock carry the Football World Cup 2026 in the US. Free TV and streaming options listed first, with full coverage by channel.

Broadcasters

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in the US?
Yes — most matches are free. FOX broadcasts 70 of the 104 matches free over the air in English (antenna only, no cable). Telemundo broadcasts 92 matches free over the air in Spanish. Tubi streams the opening match and the USA vs Paraguay match free with no subscription. FS1 requires a cable or live-TV subscription for its 34 matches.
Where can I stream the World Cup 2026 in the US?
Streaming options vary by match. The FOX Sports app and FOX One stream English-language matches but require TV-provider sign-in for most. Tubi streams two matches free. Peacock carries all 104 matches in Spanish with a paid subscription. The Telemundo app streams two opening matches free in Spanish.
Which channel shows the opening match in the US?
The opening match — Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Azteca — airs on the FOX broadcast network (free with antenna) in English, and on Telemundo (free with antenna) in Spanish. Tubi simulcasts the opening ceremony and the match in 4K at no cost.
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 in Spanish in the US?
Yes. Telemundo holds the Spanish-language broadcast rights and airs 92 matches free over the air. The remaining 12 matches air on Universo (cable subscription required). Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish on demand with a paid subscription.

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