FOX holds the English-language rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, and you do not need cable to watch a single minute of it. All 104 matches air live across FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches) from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and every match streams live and on demand in the FOX One and FOX Sports apps.
The cheapest legal route depends on how much you plan to watch. Tubi streams the opening ceremonies plus two full matches free in 4K with no subscription, Telemundo streams the first eight matches free in Spanish, and FOX One covers the entire tournament in English for $19.99 per month. Every option here is official.
Tubi Streams the Opening Matches Free in 4K
Tubi's 2026 FIFA World Cup FOX Hub is free and requires no subscription. You can reach it at tubitv.com/hubs/fifa-world-cup-fox-hub on the web or in the Tubi app on connected TVs and mobile devices.
The hub simulcasts the opening ceremonies plus two matches live in 4K: Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday, June 11, and the USMNT vs Paraguay on Friday, June 12. Both also air on FOX.
For the rest of the tournament, the hub carries cutdowns, highlights, select replays, and a 24/7 World Cup feed. For live matches beyond those first two, you will need one of the paid options below or a free trial.
The First Eight Matches Are Free in Spanish
Telemundo carries the Spanish-language side of the tournament, and the first eight World Cup matches stream free on the Telemundo app from June 11 through June 13, with no login necessary.
During those same dates, the matches are also live across all Peacock tiers, including the $7.99 per month Select tier. If Spanish commentary works for you, opening weekend costs nothing.
FOX One Carries All 104 Matches Without a Cable Login
FOX One is the most direct answer for cord cutters who want the whole tournament in English. It costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, with a free trial for new subscribers; confirm the current trial length at sign-up. The service includes the FOX Network, FOX local stations, FS1, FS2, the Big Ten Network, FOX Deportes, FOX News Channel, FOX Business, and FOX Weather.
Because FOX and FS1 are both inside the service, every one of the 104 matches streams live and on demand in 4K. It runs on Apple iOS and Android phones, on the web at FOXOne.com, and on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, Google TV, Android TV, Microsoft Xbox, Samsung, LG, and VIZIO connected TV platforms.
Two bundles are worth a look. FOX One plus FOX Nation is $24.99 per month, while the ESPN (Unlimited) plus FOX One bundle runs $39.99 per month, a $9.99 monthly saving against the $49.98 regular combined price. FOX One is also sold through YouTube as FOX ONE on YouTube for the same $19.99 per month, with all 104 matches included.
Peacock Streams Every Match in Spanish with Dolby Vision
Peacock is the streaming home of Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage, with all 104 matches streaming live in Spanish. Matches also air on the Telemundo and Universo TV channels.
For the full tournament you want Premium at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year with ads, or Premium Plus at $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year without ads (limited exclusions). The $7.99 Select tier carries the matches only during the June 11 through June 13 free window.
Peacock is also the only streaming platform offering the World Cup in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos with Dolby AC-4 on supported devices, the first time these features have been available for a live sporting event on streaming.
Cable Replacements That Include FOX and FS1
Several live TV streaming services carry both FOX and FS1 if you want a full channel lineup. Promotional pricing can change and may vary by account.
YouTube TV
The main YouTube TV plan at tv.youtube.com costs $82.99 per month, with a current promo of $67.99 per month for the first 3 months and a Try 10 days for $0 free trial. It carries 100+ channels including the FOX Network and FS1.
The cheaper Sports Plan is $54.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $64.99 per month, with 30+ channels including FOX and FS1, unlimited DVR, and a free trial. For 4K viewing on select content, YouTube TV requires the 4K Plus add-on at $9.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV costs $89.99 per month after a 3-day free trial, and the Hulu Premium + Live TV version is $99.99 per month. You get 95+ live channels including FOX and FS1, plus Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN Select access; details are at hulu.com/live-tv.
Sling
Sling Select starts at $19.99 per month and includes FS1, and you can add local channels for $5 per month (one or two locals) or $10 per month for all three of FOX, NBC, and ABC, depending on your market.
FOX and FS1 are also carried on Sling Blue and Sling Orange + Blue, with pricing that varies by plan and market. Sling sells day passes at $4.99 for 1 day, $9.99 for 3 days, and $14.99 for 7 days, but those passes mirror the Sling Orange lineup, which does not include FOX or FS1. The catch is geography; FOX is only available in Sling's listed local markets, so check sling.com before you pay.
Fubo
Fubo gives new subscribers a 5-day free trial, with current promos of up to $20 off the first month on its main plans and $10 off month 1 of Fubo Sports. Most Fubo plans include ESPN Unlimited and FOX One access at no extra cost.
The Fubo Sports skinny plan launched at $55.99 per month ($45.99 for the first month with the $10 promo) and carries a sports-focused lineup including FS1, FS2, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network, plus FOX owned-and-operated local stations in select markets.
DIRECTV
DIRECTV's streaming plans carry FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches), with local channels like FOX included in every package where available, and a 5-day free trial on streaming plans. Check current pricing at sign-up.
Setting Up Before the Opening Whistle
- 1.Pick your lane. Free sampling means Tubi and the Telemundo app; everything in English means FOX One; a full channel bundle means YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, or DIRECTV.
- 2.Confirm FOX is available in your market before paying for a skinny bundle. FOX only appears in Sling's listed local markets, so check availability on sling.com or enter your ZIP code at sign-up.
- 3.Install the app on the device you will actually watch on, sign in, and confirm FOX and FS1 appear in your guide.
- 4.Time your free trial around the matches you care about. YouTube TV gives 10 days, Fubo and DIRECTV streaming give 5 days, Hulu + Live TV gives 3 days, and FOX One's trial length depends on the current offer.
- 5.For 4K, use FOX One, Tubi's two free opening matches, or a major pay TV provider's 4K feed.
- 6.If a stream buffers or fails on match day, close and reopen the app, restart your streaming device, and confirm your internet connection is working; live 4K streams need more bandwidth than HD. If your subscription does not register, sign out and back in.
Key Dates for Your Viewing Calendar
The opener, Mexico vs South Africa at Mexico City Stadium, is set for Thursday, June 11, 2026, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and Tubi and FOX coverage beginning at 1:00 PM ET.
From June 11 through June 13, the first eight matches stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app and across all Peacock tiers. On Friday, June 12, 2026, the USA opens against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium at 9 p.m. ET on FOX and Tubi.
The World Cup Final airs on FOX on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET from New York New Jersey Stadium, with live coverage starting at 12:00 PM ET.
Watching from Canada or the UK
In Canada, all 104 matches air live across TSN and CTV, and every match streams live on TSN.ca and the TSN App, with some games also on Crave.
In the UK, the entire tournament is free to air, split between ITV and the BBC with shared coverage of the final. Every ITV match is simulcast live on ITVX.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you watch World Cup 2026 matches completely free?
Yes, in two legal ways. Tubi streams the opening ceremonies plus Mexico vs South Africa (June 11) and USA vs Paraguay (June 12) free in 4K with no subscription, and the first eight matches (June 11 through June 13) stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app with no login. Beyond that, official free trials cover more matches, including YouTube TV's 10-day trial and FOX One's new-subscriber trial.
What is the cheapest way to stream every match in English?
FOX One at $19.99 per month (or $199.99 per year) is the simplest single service with all 104 matches, since it includes FOX, FS1, and FOX local stations. Sling Select also starts at $19.99 per month with FS1 included, but you need to add a local channel option for FOX and confirm your market is covered.
Is the 2026 World Cup available in 4K?
Every match is available in 4K on FOX One and through major pay TV providers, and Tubi's two free opening matches also stream in 4K. On the live TV streaming services, 4K availability varies by plan and add-on, with YouTube TV requiring its 4K Plus add-on for select content, so FOX One is the most direct 4K route.
Does Peacock have English-language World Cup coverage?
Peacock carries Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage, with all 104 matches live in Spanish. For English commentary, you need FOX and FS1 through FOX One or a live TV service that carries those channels.
What channel is the World Cup final on and when does it start?
The final airs on FOX on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET from New York New Jersey Stadium, with live coverage beginning at 12:00 PM ET. It also streams live in the FOX One and FOX Sports apps.
