Every one of the 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup airs live in the United States on just two English-language channels, FOX and FS1. FOX, the free over-the-air broadcast network, carries 70 matches, including the opener and all three USMNT group games, while FS1 takes the other 34. The tournament runs Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19, 2026, hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
The cheapest legal route is a TV antenna, which pulls in all 70 FOX matches for free wherever a local FOX station is receivable. Tubi also streams two marquee openers, Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 and USA vs. Paraguay on June 12, live and free in 4K with nothing more than a free account. If you want every match in one app, FOX One streams all 104 in 4K for $19.99 per month, and Spanish speakers get 92 matches free over the air on Telemundo.
FOX and FS1 Split All 104 Matches in English
This is the first 48-team World Cup, which pushes the match count to 104, and FOX Sports airs every single one live. The FOX broadcast network gets 70 matches and FS1 gets 34, with a record 40 matches in primetime, 21 on FOX and 19 on FS1.
The marquee fixtures are already locked in. The opener, Mexico vs. South Africa in Mexico City, kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 11, with FOX's live coverage starting at 1:00 PM ET on the broadcast network. The final airs on FOX, Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET from New York/New Jersey.
For every other match, the official schedule at foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/schedule lists the date, kickoff time, venue, and assigned network, so check it before each new round.
Where Every USMNT Group Match Airs
All three USMNT Group D matches are on the FOX broadcast network, so a basic antenna covers the entire American group stage.
The USA opens against Paraguay on Friday, June 12 in Los Angeles with a 9 p.m. ET kickoff, and FOX runs a three-hour pregame show from 6 PM ET. Match two is against Australia on June 19 in Seattle, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET. The group stage closes against Turkiye on June 25 in Los Angeles at 10 p.m. ET, with coverage starting at 9:00 PM ET.
FOX One Streams the Whole Tournament in 4K
FOX One is the official English-language streaming platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026, carrying all 104 matches live and on demand in 4K. It costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, and the subscription also includes FOX News Channel, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, B1G, FOX Business, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, and FOX Local Stations.
Already paying for TV that includes FOX channels? Sign in to FOX One with your TV-provider credentials and you get the platform at no additional cost. 4K coverage is also available through most major pay-TV providers.
The app runs on iOS and Android, on the web at FOXOne.com, and on connected-TV platforms including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Android TV, Xbox, Samsung, LG, and VIZIO. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial. If you also want ESPN's streaming service, a bundle pairing it with FOX One runs $39.99 per month.
Tubi Streams Two Openers Free in 4K
Tubi, the free service at tubitv.com, streams two matches live and free in 4K, Mexico vs. South Africa on Thursday, June 11 and USA vs. Paraguay on Friday, June 12. You need to register a free account and sign in, but no credit card is required. The 4K feed works on select supported devices.
Tubi's FIFA World Cup FOX Hub, live since May 10, also serves up highlights, select replays, and a 24/7 FOX Sports feed throughout the tournament. The live matches stop at those two games; the other 102 do not stream live on Tubi.
Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock Carry Every Match in Spanish
In Spanish, 92 matches air free over the air on Telemundo and 12 on Universo, putting all 104 across the two networks. That is the most World Cup matches ever aired on a US broadcast network. During the group stage, June 11 through June 27, Telemundo airs 60 matches and Universo 12, and all 72 group-stage matches are live in Spanish across Telemundo, Universo, Peacock, and the Telemundo app.
Peacock streams all 104 matches live in Spanish for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers. Premium costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year, Premium Plus runs $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year, and the cheaper Select tier at $7.99 per month only includes the two opening matches.
Those two openers, Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 and USA vs. Paraguay on June 12, also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app. Peacock adds Dolby Atmos sound on Dolby-enabled devices, plus Multiview, Vision de Campo multi-angle mobile viewing, Live Picks & Trivia, Catch Up with Key Plays, and Tourney Brackets from the quarterfinals onward.
June 11 itself is a Spanish-language doubleheader, with Mexico vs. South Africa at 3 p.m. ET and Korea Republic vs. Czechia at 10 p.m. ET, both on Telemundo and Peacock.
An Antenna Gets You 70 Matches for Free
FOX is a broadcast network, so the 70 FOX matches, including every USMNT group game and the final, can be watched free over the air with a TV antenna wherever a local FOX station is receivable. No subscription or sign-in is involved.
How to Find FOX and FS1 on Your TV
- 1.Pull up the official schedule first. Go to foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/schedule and find your match; every listing shows the date, kickoff time, venue, and whether it airs on FOX or FS1.
- 2.Use your provider's official channel lookup, since numbers vary by provider and ZIP code. Xfinity offers a find-your-lineup-by-address support tool, DISH's network guide places your local FOX station between channels 2 and 70 depending on location with FS1 on channel 150 and FS2 on channel 149, and YouTube TV shows your local lineup when you enter your home ZIP code at tv.youtube.com/welcome.
- 3.Search the on-screen guide by name. On any cable, satellite, or live-TV streaming service, open the guide and search for FOX or FS1 instead of hunting for a number; the search jumps straight to the channel regardless of your local lineup.
- 4.Recheck the network before each round. The official schedule page lists the FOX-or-FS1 assignment next to every fixture, so verify the channel before each new matchday.
Watching From Canada or the United Kingdom
In Canada, TSN and RDS carry all 104 matches live, with select matches also airing on CTV and Noovo and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel. Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina is Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET in Toronto, airing on TSN, CTV, and Crave, with pregame coverage from 11 a.m. ET.
UK viewers get the whole tournament free-to-air, shared between ITV and BBC. ITV airs the opening match, Mexico v South Africa, at 8pm UK time on ITV1 and ITVX, and the final is shown on both ITV and BBC.
Dates Worth Putting on Your Calendar
Thursday, June 11 brings the opener, Mexico vs. South Africa at 3 p.m. ET on FOX with coverage from 1:00 PM ET, followed by Korea Republic vs. Czechia at 10 p.m. ET on FS1, with coverage from 9:00 PM ET. Friday, June 12 stacks Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET on TSN and CTV with USA vs. Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET on FOX, pregame from 6 PM ET.
FS1's opening week continues on June 14 with Australia vs. Turkiye, Cote d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador, and Sweden vs. Tunisia, while Haiti vs. Scotland on June 13 airs on FOX. The USA returns against Australia on June 19 at 3 p.m. ET, and Tunisia vs. Japan on Saturday, June 20 in Monterrey (22:00 local time) will be the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history.
USA vs. Turkiye closes Group D on June 25 at 10 p.m. ET, with coverage from 9:00 PM ET, and the group stage wraps on June 27. The final kicks off Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET from New York/New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 World Cup free to watch in the US?
Partly, yes. The 70 FOX matches are free over the air with an antenna, Tubi streams Mexico vs. South Africa and USA vs. Paraguay free in 4K with a free account, and 92 matches air free in Spanish on Telemundo. The 34 FS1 matches require a pay-TV subscription or FOX One.
What channel are the USA matches on?
All three USMNT group matches air on the FOX broadcast network. That covers Paraguay on June 12 at 9 p.m. ET, Australia on June 19 at 3 p.m. ET, and Turkiye on June 25 at 10 p.m. ET.
How do I know whether a match is on FOX or FS1?
The schedule page at foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/schedule lists the assigned network next to each match's date, kickoff time, and venue, so check it before each round.
Does FOX One have a free trial?
Yes. FOX One offers new subscribers a 7-day free trial on the $19.99 per month plan. If you already have a pay-TV package with FOX channels, you can skip paying entirely and authenticate in FOX One with your TV-provider login.
Can I watch every match in Spanish without cable?
Yes. Peacock streams all 104 matches live in Spanish on its Premium ($10.99 per month) and Premium Plus ($16.99 per month) plans. The two opening matches are also free on the Telemundo app and available on every Peacock tier, including Select.
What channel number is FS1?
It depends on your provider. On DISH, FS1 is channel 150 and FS2 is channel 149, while your local FOX station lands between channels 2 and 70 by location. On other services, use the provider's official lineup tool or search the on-screen guide for FS1 by name.
