Telemundo holds the US Spanish-language rights to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and is airing all 104 matches live. Of those, 92 air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network, the most World Cup matches ever shown on a US broadcast network in any language, while 12 air on the Universo cable network and all 104 stream live in Spanish on Peacock and the Telemundo App.
The cheapest legal way to watch is genuinely free. The first eight matches of the tournament (June 11 through June 13) stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo App with no login required, and a basic TV antenna brings in 92 of the 104 matches at no cost for the rest of the tournament. If you want every match on one service, Peacock Premium at $10.99 per month streams all 104 in Spanish.
Telemundo Is the Spanish-Language Home of All 104 Matches
Telemundo is delivering more than 700 hours of World Cup programming between June 11 and July 19, 2026. During the group stage, which runs June 11 through June 27, 60 matches air on Telemundo, 12 air on Universo, and all 72 group-stage matches stream on Peacock.
For schedules, groups, live matches, and highlights in Spanish, Telemundo's official tournament hub is telemundo.com/deportes/copa-mundial-de-la-fifa-2026. Bookmark it now; it is the fastest way to confirm where any given match is airing.
Watch the First Eight Matches Free with No Sign-In
From June 11 through June 13, the first eight group-stage matches stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo App, and you do not need to create an account or sign in. The same opening window is also open to every Peacock tier, including the $7.99 per month Select plan.
The eight free matches are Mexico vs South Africa, South Korea vs Czechia, Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, USA vs Paraguay, Qatar vs Switzerland, Brazil vs Morocco, Haiti vs Scotland, and Australia vs Turkey. That list includes the tournament opener, Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the first match of the first-ever 48-team World Cup.
The USA plays its opener inside this free window too. USA vs Paraguay kicks off Friday, June 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium, so you can watch the home side's debut without paying anything.
Telemundo also runs Telemundo Deportes Ahora, a free 24/7 streaming channel with around-the-clock World Cup coverage. It is a useful background feed between kickoffs throughout the tournament.
An Antenna Unlocks 92 Matches Free Over the Air
Since 92 of the 104 matches air on the Telemundo broadcast network, an inexpensive TV antenna covers most of the tournament with no subscription at all. Connect the antenna to your TV, run a channel rescan from your TV's setup menu, and tune to your local Telemundo station.
If you are not sure which channel Telemundo occupies in your market, use the official station finder at telemundo.com/estaciones. That page points to veotelemundo.com, which helps you confirm your local channel and get antenna reception guidance.
Peacock Streams Every Match in Spanish with Multiview and Dolby Atmos
Peacock is the only subscription you need for the complete Spanish-language tournament. All 104 matches stream live for Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, and all of Peacock's World Cup coverage is in Spanish only, including the audio and subtitles.
As of June 11, 2026, 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. The Select tier is $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Annual plans work out to 12 months for the price of 10, and no free trial is currently advertised, so budget for at least one paid month. Sign up at peacocktv.com.
Peacock has built a set of Spanish-language interactive features for the tournament. Vision de Campo offers a multi-angle vertical experience built for mobile, Multiview lets you watch concurrent matches at once, and Catch Up with Key Plays gets you up to speed when you join late. You also get Can't Miss Highlights, Live Picks & Trivia, and Tourney Brackets, and the entire tournament streams in Dolby Atmos on Dolby-enabled devices.
Device support is broad. Peacock runs on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Firestick, Apple TV, Android TV, and Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Hisense VIDAA smart TVs, plus Xfinity and Cox boxes, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, iPhone and iPad, Android phones and tablets, and web browsers on Mac, Windows, and Chrome OS.
Live TV Services That Carry Telemundo and Universo
If you prefer a cable-style experience, several live TV streaming services carry Telemundo. YouTube TV's base plan is $82.99 per month, with a promotional $67.99 per month for the first 3 months for eligible new users and a "Try 10 days for $0" trial offer, and its lineup includes both Telemundo and Universo.
Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV, bundled with Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN Select, runs $89.99 per month after a 3-day free trial. Telemundo is in the base lineup, while Universo sits in Hulu's Espanol add-on.
Fubo also carries Telemundo live, per its official Telemundo channel page. On satellite, DIRECTV carries Telemundo, with the national feeds at channel 406 (Telemundo East) and channel 407 (Telemundo West); Telemundo is also part of DIRECTV's MiEspanol Spanish-language package, and local channel positions vary by market.
Covering the 12 Universo Cable Exclusives
Twelve matches air on the Universo cable network rather than on broadcast Telemundo, so an antenna alone will miss them. Universo is included in YouTube TV's channel lineup, sits in Hulu's Espanol add-on, and is carried by many cable providers.
You do not need cable to see them, though. All 12 Universo matches also stream on Peacock for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, so a single Peacock subscription covers every match in the tournament without a pay-TV package.
Setting Everything Up Before Kickoff
- 1.Download the Telemundo App and watch the June 11 through June 13 openers free with no login required, including Mexico vs South Africa (June 11, 3:00 p.m. ET) and USA vs Paraguay (June 12, 9:00 p.m. ET).
- 2.Sign up at peacocktv.com for Premium ($10.99 per month or $109.99 per year) or Premium Plus ($16.99 per month or $169.99 per year) to stream all 104 matches in Spanish with Multiview, Vision de Campo, and Dolby Atmos on supported devices.
- 3.For free over-the-air viewing, connect an antenna, rescan channels on your TV, and confirm your local Telemundo station at telemundo.com/estaciones.
- 4.If you want a full channel lineup, pick a live TV service that carries Telemundo, such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV; YouTube TV also includes Universo.
- 5.Keep Telemundo Deportes Ahora, the free 24/7 World Cup channel, running between matches for nonstop tournament coverage.
- 6.If a stream will not load on match day, close and reopen the Peacock or Telemundo app, restart your streaming device, and confirm your internet connection is working before trying account-level fixes.
If You Would Rather Hear the Call in English
FOX Sports holds the US English-language rights. All 104 matches air across FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches), and they stream on FOX One and the FOX Sports App.
Every match is available in 4K on FOX One and through most major pay-TV providers. FOX's tournament hub lives at fox.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup if you want to compare schedules side by side.
Dates Worth Circling
The tournament runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, with 104 matches and 48 teams. The free no-login window on the Telemundo App covers June 11 through June 13, the group stage runs June 11 through June 27, and the final is Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Two early kickoffs matter most for US viewers. Mexico vs South Africa opens the tournament Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET, airing free on Telemundo over the air and on cable while streaming on Peacock, and USA vs Paraguay follows Friday, June 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 World Cup free to watch in Spanish in the US?
Largely, yes. The first eight matches (June 11 through June 13) stream free on the Telemundo App with no login, and 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network for anyone with an antenna. Only the 12 Universo matches and the convenience of streaming everything require a paid service.
Does Peacock offer a free trial for the World Cup?
No free trial is advertised on peacocktv.com as of June 11, 2026. The closest thing is the free opening window; the first eight matches from June 11 through June 13 are open to all Peacock tiers, including Select.
Can I watch the World Cup on Peacock in English?
No. All of Peacock's World Cup coverage is in Spanish only, including audio and subtitles. For English commentary, the matches air on FOX and FS1 and stream on FOX One and the FOX Sports App.
Do I need cable for the 12 Universo matches?
No. All 12 Universo matches also stream on Peacock for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, and YouTube TV includes Universo in its lineup if you prefer a live TV service.
What time is Mexico vs South Africa and where can I watch it?
The opener kicks off Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Estadio Azteca. It airs free on Telemundo over the air and on cable, streams on Peacock, and is part of the free no-login window on the Telemundo App.
Which devices can I use to stream the matches in Spanish?
Peacock supports Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Hisense VIDAA smart TVs, Xfinity and Cox boxes, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, iPhone, iPad, Android devices, and web browsers on Mac, Windows, and Chrome OS.
