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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world — with 48 teams playing in 104 soccer matches spread across 39 days on multiple TV channels and streaming platforms, figuring out where or how to watch them live can be overwhelming.
The World Cup will be held in the United Sates, Mexico and Canada and matches will air live on TV. However, they will be split across broadcast and cable networks, along with several streaming options, depending on the game, timing and language.
Here’s when and how to watch every World Cup match live, including TV channels, streaming services and what to expect throughout the tournament.
The men's 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule begins with 48 teams in the group stage, starting Thursday, June 11-27 with the first match at 3 p.m. in Mexico and multiple daily matches scheduled, until the Round of 32 begins on June 28-July 3. Then, Round of 16 begins on July 4-10; quarterfinals are July 9-11; semis are July 14-15; the third place play-off is July 18 ; and the final is on Sunday, July 19.
With multiple games taking place daily during the tournament across different cities and time zones, the World Cup match times will vary throughout the day.
Checking the daily schedule is key if you want to catch specific teams or matchups.
Most of the World Cup games will air live on major TV networks in the U.S., making it relatively easy to watch matches without special subscriptions if you have cable or a digital antenna.
English-language coverage will be primarily carried on FOX and FS1, with many of the biggest matchups — including knockout rounds and the final — airing on regular broadcast TV channels. Spanish-language coverage will also be available on Telemundo and Universo.
Telemundo will air 92 games on its free over-the-air station, with the other 12 airing on Universo.
If you don't have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match lilve.
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
See the full Fox World Cup broadcast schedule here.
The Spanish-speaking streams are widely available on Peacock, which carries full coverage of the tournament. Every single match, regardless of where it airs, can be streamed live on Peacock.
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: FIFA World Cup 2026 TV guide: Where to watch every soccer game live
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The World Cup will be held in the United Sates, Mexico and Canada and matches will air live on TV. However, they will be split across broadcast and cable networks, along with several streaming options, depending on the game, timing and language.
Here’s when and how to watch every World Cup match live, including TV channels, streaming services and what to expect throughout the tournament.
When is the 2026 World Cup? FIFA World Cup schedule
The men's 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule begins with 48 teams in the group stage, starting Thursday, June 11-27 with the first match at 3 p.m. in Mexico and multiple daily matches scheduled, until the Round of 32 begins on June 28-July 3. Then, Round of 16 begins on July 4-10; quarterfinals are July 9-11; semis are July 14-15; the third place play-off is July 18 ; and the final is on Sunday, July 19.
With multiple games taking place daily during the tournament across different cities and time zones, the World Cup match times will vary throughout the day.
Checking the daily schedule is key if you want to catch specific teams or matchups.
How to watch World Cup matches on TV?
Most of the World Cup games will air live on major TV networks in the U.S., making it relatively easy to watch matches without special subscriptions if you have cable or a digital antenna.
English-language coverage will be primarily carried on FOX and FS1, with many of the biggest matchups — including knockout rounds and the final — airing on regular broadcast TV channels. Spanish-language coverage will also be available on Telemundo and Universo.
Telemundo will air 92 games on its free over-the-air station, with the other 12 airing on Universo.
If you don't have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match lilve.
Where to stream World Cup games live?
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
- Fox One (all 104 matches)
- Fubo TV (Fox/FS1 matches)
- Hulu + Live TV (Fox/FS1 matches)
- iHeart Radio (audio broadcasts)
- Peacock (Spanish streams)
- Prime Video (Fox One streams)
- YoutubeTV (Fox/FS1 matches)
See the full Fox World Cup broadcast schedule here.
The Spanish-speaking streams are widely available on Peacock, which carries full coverage of the tournament. Every single match, regardless of where it airs, can be streamed live on Peacock.
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: FIFA World Cup 2026 TV guide: Where to watch every soccer game live
Continue reading...
