Fox is the English-language home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. All 104 matches air live across FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches), every match streams live and on demand on FOX One and the FOX Sports app, and both apps run on Apple TV. Every match is also available in 4K on FOX One, with the tournament running June 11 through July 19, 2026.
The cheapest way to watch on an Apple TV is free. Tubi simulcasts Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday, June 11 and USMNT vs Paraguay on Friday, June 12, live and in 4K at no cost, while the first three days of Spanish-language matches stream free on the Telemundo app with no login. If you already pay for cable or a live TV bundle, the free FOX Sports app unlocks every FOX and FS1 match with a provider sign-in.
Watch the Opening Matches Free in 4K on Tubi
Tubi is the no-cost play for opening week, simulcasting those two full matches on June 11 and June 12 live, free, and in 4K. You will need a free Tubi account for the 4K streams, but no subscription and no credit card.
Beyond those two matches, the free FIFA World Cup FOX Hub on Tubi brings together replays, highlights, FOX Sports content, and the documentary series Destination World Cup 2026. The Tubi app is a free download from the Apple TV App Store and needs tvOS 17.0 or later.
FOX One Streams Every Match in English
FOX One streams all 104 matches in English, live, on demand, and in 4K, across the full June 11 to July 19 window without a pay-TV login. The service includes FOX local stations plus FS1, FS2, and more.
Pricing is $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. As of June 11, 2026, fox.com is also running a limited promo of $39.98 for 3 months (Buy 2 Months, Get 1 Free) for new and eligible returning subscribers, expiring 7/19, and new subscribers get a 3-day free trial. You can subscribe at fox.com or through an in-app purchase on Apple TV, which also lists a FOX One + FOX Nation bundle at $24.99 per month.
Check the system requirement before you commit, since the FOX One app needs tvOS 18.1 or later, the steepest requirement of any app in this guide.
Use Your Cable Login With the Free FOX Sports App
If you already pay for cable, satellite, or a live TV bundle that carries FOX and FS1, do not buy anything else. The FOX Sports app is free on the Apple TV App Store, requires tvOS 15.0 or later, and lets you sign in with your TV provider to watch live FIFA World Cup matches from FOX and FS1 at no extra cost.
Spanish Coverage on Peacock and the Telemundo App
Peacock is the streaming home of Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage of all 104 matches. On TV, Telemundo airs 92 matches free over the air and Universo carries the other 12, with the coverage streaming on Peacock and the Telemundo app.
Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year with ads, and Premium Plus is $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year without ads (limited exclusions). The $7.99 per month Select tier does not normally include live sports, but the first eight matches are open to every Peacock tier, including Select. The Peacock app on Apple TV requires tvOS 18.0 or later.
The first three days of matches, June 11 to 13, also stream free on the Telemundo app with no login at all. That app is a free download, needs tvOS 16.0 or later, and includes a new Copa Mundial de la FIFA hub.
Peacock also has a picture-quality edge as the only streaming platform offering the World Cup in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos with Dolby AC-4 on supported devices, a first for a live sporting event on streaming. Apple TV 4K hardware supports Dolby Vision (Profile 5) up to 2160p at 60fps along with Dolby Atmos audio.
YouTube TV and Fubo Bring FOX and FS1 to Apple TV
A live TV service makes sense if you want a full channel lineup. YouTube TV's Base Plan runs $82.99 per month, with an intro offer of $67.99 per month for the first 3 months, a Try 10 days for $0 free trial, and 100+ channels including FOX, FS1, and Telemundo. Its World Cup page also offers all 104 matches through a Sports Plan at $54.99 per month for the first 12 months (then $64.99 per month) with unlimited DVR and Multiview, or FOX ONE on YouTube at $19.99 per month. The YouTube TV app is free to download, works on tvOS 13.0 or later, and the membership is month to month.
Fubo carries all 104 matches on FOX and FS1, included in its Sports, Pro, and Elite plans with no add-on, while the Latino plan carries all 104 matches in Spanish. Sports costs $45.99 for month 1 and then $55.99 per month, and Pro is $58.99 for month 1 and then $73.99 per month, with the plans listing a 5-day free trial. The Fubo app needs tvOS 17.0 or later, and its listing notes that most Fubo plans include access to FOX One at no extra cost.
Watching From Canada With TSN
North of the border, TSN streams every World Cup match live and on demand, with support for both Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. A subscription costs $29.99 per month plus tax or $249.99 per year plus tax, and there is a limited-time offer of $59.99 for 3 months. TSN also offers match feeds in the official languages of the competing countries and a 6-stream multi-view.
Get Your Apple TV Ready Before Kickoff
Every service above lives in the tvOS App Store.
- 1.Open the App Store app on your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD.
- 2.Search for the app you want (FOX One, FOX Sports, Tubi, Peacock, Fubo, or YouTube TV).
- 3.Select Get to install it. If you see Open instead, it is already installed.
- 4.Launch the app, then sign in or subscribe.
The App Store is not available on the Apple TV (3rd generation), where only built-in apps can be updated, so the options in this guide require an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K.
AirPlay From Your iPhone as a Backup
If an app misbehaves on the big screen, send the match over from your iPhone. With the iPhone and Apple TV on the same Wi-Fi network, start the match in the streaming app, tap the AirPlay button in the video player, and choose your Apple TV. You can also open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, and select the Apple TV. To stop, tap the same button again and switch back to your iPhone.
If a Match Will Not Load
Force-quit and relaunch the streaming app, then restart the Apple TV itself. If the problem persists, confirm your tvOS version meets the app's minimum (FOX One needs tvOS 18.1 or later, Peacock 18.0, Tubi and Fubo 17.0, FOX Sports 15.0) and update tvOS in Settings if needed.
Dates Worth Blocking on Your Calendar
This is the first 48-team World Cup, with 104 matches played in 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Thursday, June 11 brings the opener, Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET with FOX coverage starting at 1:00 PM ET and a free 4K simulcast on Tubi. Korea Republic vs Czechia airs the same day on FS1.
On Friday, June 12, USA vs Paraguay kicks off at 9:00 PM ET in Los Angeles on FOX, with a special three-hour pregame show starting at 6:00 PM ET, and the match also streams free on Tubi. Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina airs on FOX the same day.
Spanish speakers can sample everything free from June 11 to 13 on the Telemundo app. The final airs on FOX on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET from New York New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch World Cup 2026 matches free on Apple TV?
Yes, within limits. Tubi streams Mexico vs South Africa (June 11) and USMNT vs Paraguay (June 12) free in 4K, and the Telemundo app streams the first three days of matches free with no login. Official trials help too, with a 3-day FOX One trial for new subscribers, a 10-day YouTube TV trial, and a 5-day Fubo trial.
Which Apple TV models support the World Cup apps?
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD both have the App Store needed to install them, while the Apple TV (3rd generation) has no App Store and can only update its built-in apps. Also check tvOS versions, since FOX One requires 18.1 or later and Peacock 18.0 or later.
Is the World Cup available in 4K?
Every match is available in 4K on FOX One and most major pay-TV providers, and Tubi's two free opening matches stream in 4K as well. Peacock is the only streaming platform carrying the tournament in Dolby Vision HDR with Dolby Atmos on supported devices, formats the Apple TV 4K supports.
What is the cheapest way to stream every match in English?
FOX One at $19.99 per month is the lowest-priced standalone option for all 104 matches in English, and the current fox.com promo of $39.98 for 3 months (through 7/19) covers the whole tournament. YouTube TV also sells FOX ONE on YouTube at $19.99 per month.
When and where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final is on Sunday, July 19, 2026 in New York New Jersey, airing on FOX at 3:00 PM ET. It also streams on FOX One and the FOX Sports app, and in Spanish on Peacock.
Can I watch every match in Spanish on Apple TV?
Yes. Peacock streams Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage of all 104 matches, with Premium at $10.99 per month. On TV, Telemundo airs 92 matches and Universo airs 12, and the free Telemundo app includes a Copa Mundial de la FIFA hub.