FOX is the English-language home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, with all 104 matches airing on FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches), and every match also streams live and on demand in the FOX One and FOX Sports apps. Telemundo is the official Spanish-language home of the tournament, presenting all 104 matches live in Spanish across the Telemundo network, Universo, Peacock, and the Telemundo app. The tournament runs June 11 to July 19, 2026 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and it is the first 48-team World Cup.
The cheapest legal routes cost nothing at all. Tubi carried the Mexico vs South Africa opener and streams USA vs Paraguay on June 12 at 9:00 PM ET live, free, and in 4K on supported devices. A digital antenna pulls in all 70 FOX matches over the air at no cost, including every USA group game and the July 19 final. The Telemundo app adds the first eight group-stage matches free in Spanish, with no login required, through June 13.
Tubi Streams the Opener and the USA Match Free in 4K
Tubi's FIFA World Cup FOX Hub is free, requires no subscription, and works on connected TVs, mobile devices, and the web throughout the tournament. It carries two live matches, Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 at 3:00 PM ET and USA vs Paraguay on June 12 at 9:00 PM ET, simulcast along with the opening ceremony live and free in 4K on supported devices. The opener has already been played, and its full replay is on the hub if you missed it.
Here is how to get it running.
- 1.Open tubitv.com/hubs/fifa-world-cup-fox-hub in a browser, or install the Tubi app on your smart TV, streaming stick, or phone and find the World Cup hub.
- 2.Register a free Tubi account and sign in. The live matches require an account, but there is no subscription and no charge.
- 3.Tune in at 9:00 PM ET on June 12 for USA vs Paraguay.
- 4.If you miss kickoff, full replays post within 1 to 2 hours of the match and play without signing in, as do highlights.
Tubi has announced only these two live matches, so do not count on the hub for the rest of the group stage. Replays, highlights, and the hub's analysis shows continue throughout the tournament.
A Cheap Antenna Unlocks All 70 FOX Matches at No Monthly Cost
FOX is a free over-the-air broadcast network, and it carries 70 of the 104 matches. That includes the opener, all three USA group-stage matches, and the final on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET from New York New Jersey Stadium. Because FOX stations broadcast free over the air, an inexpensive digital antenna picks up all of those matches at no monthly cost, as long as you are within range of your local station's tower.
The USA group schedule sits entirely on FOX, so one antenna covers the national team's whole first round. USA vs Paraguay kicks off June 12 at 9 PM ET from Los Angeles, USA vs Australia follows June 19 at 3 PM ET from Seattle, and USA vs Türkiye closes the group June 25 at 10 PM ET from Los Angeles.
The catch is FS1. Its 34 matches sit on a cable channel that never reaches an antenna, which is where the trials below come in. You can track the broadcast schedule at www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup as the rounds progress.
Telemundo Hands You Eight Free Matches With No Login
Telemundo presents all 104 matches live in Spanish, with 92 airing on the Telemundo broadcast network and the other 12 on its cable channel Universo, alongside more than 700 hours of World Cup programming. Because Telemundo is an over-the-air broadcast network, the same antenna that gets you FOX also pulls in its 92 World Cup broadcasts for free. The 12 Universo matches need a pay TV service, and every match also streams live on Peacock.
Through June 13, the Telemundo app streams the first eight group-stage matches free with no login required. The window opened with Mexico vs South Africa and Korea Republic vs Czechia on June 11, continues with Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina and USA vs Paraguay on June 12, and wraps with Qatar vs Switzerland, Brazil vs Morocco, Haiti vs Scotland, and Australia vs Türkiye on June 13.
There is also Telemundo Deportes Ahora, a free streaming channel with World Cup programming before and after matches throughout the tournament. You can find it on Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Xumo, TCL, Google TV, Comcast, the NBC News FAST hub, and Telemundo.com, with full details at www.telemundo.com/deportes/copa-mundial-de-la-fifa-2026.
FOX One's 7-Day Trial Reaches the FS1 Games an Antenna Misses
FOX One streams every World Cup match live, including the 34 FS1 games, and it costs $19.99 per month with a 7-day free trial. The service bundles FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network, local FOX stations, and the FOX network into one app.
It runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Xbox, iOS, and Android. Start the trial around a stretch of FS1 fixtures you care about, then cancel before the seven days end to pay nothing.
Stack Live TV Trials Through the Knockout Rounds
Three live TV services currently advertise free trials worth timing around the knockout rounds. Treat each one as a paid subscription with a countdown attached.
- 1.YouTube TV's sign-up page at tv.youtube.com/welcome/ currently offers "Try 10 days for $0," with promo pricing of $67.99 per month for the first 3 months and $82.99 per month after that, across 100+ channels including FOX and FS1. The trial is for new members only, a valid payment method is required at signup, and the account converts to paid automatically when the trial ends. A 4K Plus add-on costs $9.99 per month.
- 2.Fubo's World Cup page at www.fubo.tv/stream/worldcup/ offers a free trial for new customers, currently shown as 5 days. FOX and FS1 are included in the Sports, Pro, and Elite plans with no add-on needed, the Sports plan runs $45.99 for the first month and then $55.99 per month, and unlimited Cloud DVR is included.
- 3.DIRECTV streaming packages at www.directv.com/stream/stream-packages/ come with a 5-day free trial and no contract. You pay nothing during the trial, a valid card is required for a temporary hold, and service renews monthly unless you cancel. Channel lineups vary by package, so confirm FOX and FS1 are in the one you pick before the clock starts.
Spaced carefully, those trials can cover several knockout windows without a bill. Set a cancellation reminder the moment each trial starts.
Peacock Carries Every Match in Spanish If You Already Subscribe
All 104 matches stream live in Spanish on Peacock for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers from June 11 through July 19, with Dolby Atmos sound on supported devices. The tournament hub lives at www.peacocktv.com/sports/copa-mundial in your browser and in the Peacock app.
Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year, and Premium Plus costs $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year. A cheaper Select tier costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year and normally excludes live sports, but NBCUniversal is giving Select subscribers special access to watch the first eight group-stage matches live during the June 11 to June 13 window.
Peacock's official pages do not advertise a free trial, so treat it as the budget paid option rather than a free one. If you already subscribe, you are covered for the entire tournament in Spanish.
What to Do If a Free Stream Buffers During a Big Match
Demand spikes around marquee kickoffs, so a stutter does not mean the service is down. Work through these quick checks before the match gets away from you.
- 1.Restart the app, then restart the streaming device itself.
- 2.Check your device's app store for a pending Tubi or Telemundo app update.
- 3.Switch to another device, or open the web player at tubitv.com/hubs/fifa-world-cup-fox-hub and pick the stream up there.
- 4.If the live stream keeps struggling, Tubi posts full replays within 1 to 2 hours, and those play without an account.
Kickoff Dates Worth Saving Right Now
The tournament opened Thursday, June 11, 2026 with Mexico vs South Africa at 3:00 PM ET, and the full replay is free on Tubi. The Telemundo app's free no-login window covers the first eight matches through June 13.
USA vs Paraguay airs June 12 at 9 PM ET on FOX, on Tubi, and in Spanish on the Telemundo app. USA vs Australia follows June 19 at 3 PM ET and USA vs Türkiye plays June 25 at 10 PM ET, both on FOX. The final airs Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET on FOX, free over the air with an antenna.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the World Cup really free on Tubi?
Yes, but only for the opening ceremony and two matches, Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 and USA vs Paraguay on June 12, both simulcast live and free in 4K on supported devices. You need a free Tubi account for the live streams, while replays and highlights play without one.
Can I watch every 2026 World Cup match for free?
No. An antenna gets you the 70 FOX matches free over the air, and Telemundo adds free Spanish-language coverage, but the 34 FS1 matches require a paid service. Free trials from FOX One, YouTube TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV can cover short stretches if you cancel before they convert.
Does Peacock offer a free trial for the World Cup?
No free trial appears on Peacock's official pages. The Select tier at $7.99 per month normally excludes live sports but gets special access to the first eight group-stage matches from June 11 to June 13, so Premium at $10.99 per month is the cheapest tier that carries the whole tournament.
What channel is USA vs Paraguay on?
It airs on FOX on June 12 at 9 PM ET from Los Angeles. You can also stream it free on Tubi with a free account, or watch it in Spanish on the Telemundo app with no login required.
Will the World Cup final be free to watch?
Yes. The final airs on FOX on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET from New York New Jersey Stadium, and FOX is a free over-the-air broadcast network, so an antenna picks it up at no cost.
