Where to Watch World Cup 2026 in United States
Quick answer: All 104 matches in the US air on FOX, FS1, Telemundo and Universo (TV) and stream on FOX One, Peacock and Tubi (free).
Kick-off times shown in America/New_York.
Free-to-Air TV
| Service | Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| FOXFree | Free with antenna | Marquee matches β opener, USA games, knockouts, final |
| TelemundoFree | Free with antenna | Marquee matches in Spanish |
Free Streaming
| Service | Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Tubi (FOX Hub)Free | Free, ad-supported | Selected live matches and highlights, no signup |
Pay TV
| Service | Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | Cable subscription | Group stage + secondary matches (English) |
| Universo | Cable subscription | Group stage + secondary matches (Spanish) |
Paid Streaming
| Service | Cost | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| FOX One | Subscription | All 104 matches live in English |
| Peacock | From $7.99/mo | Full Telemundo / Universo feed in Spanish + highlights |
| YouTube TV | From $82.99/mo | Carries FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo β all 104 matches |
| Fubo | From $84.99/mo | Carries FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo β all 104 matches |
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in the US?βΌ
Three free options: (1) FOX over-the-air with a TV antenna for marquee matches, (2) Telemundo over-the-air for Spanish coverage, and (3) Tubi's FOX Hub streams live matches free with ads.
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 on YouTube TV?βΌ
Yes. YouTube TV carries FOX, FS1, Telemundo and Universo, so its base plan includes every match. Fubo, Sling TV (Blue plan) and DirecTV Stream offer equivalent coverage.