The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, Thursday, June 11, and this one is bigger than any World Cup before it. For the first time, the international soccer showcase will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities, and three host countries (Canada, Mexico, and the United States). The tournament runs through Sunday, July 19, when the final is set for New York/New Jersey.
Every match will be available to stream live or on demand in English on FOX One and in Spanish on Peacock. The opening is Mexico vs. South Africa in Mexico City on June 11, while the U.S. Men’s National Team opens on June 12 against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
As a bonus, Tubi will simulcast the opening ceremonies and two matches, including Mexico vs. South Africa and the U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Paraguay, in 4K. Xumo Play will stream the same two matches in Spanish. So even the free streaming crowd gets a taste of the action.
How to Watch the 20226 FIFA World Cup on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
FOX Sports is the English-language home of the World Cup 2026. Crd cutters can tune in to all 104 matches in 4K on FOX One, or stream the FOX and FS1 broadcast on DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, with select matches on Tubi and Xumo Play. The Spanish-language broadcast will air live on Telemundo and Universo, with Peacock streaming every match.
You can watch World Cup matches for free on FOX and Telemundo with an antenna. Using a site like Antennas Direct can help you find which affiliates are in your area and the right antenna to watch.
You can check the full FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Schedule here
FOX One is the English-language streaming home
If you want the FOX side of the tournament without cable, FOX One is the big headline. All 104 matches will stream live and on demand on FOX One and the FOX Sports app, with every match available in 4K on FOX One and most major pay-TV providers.
This year, 72 matches will air on FOX and 32 on FS1 for traditional viewers. The network is also building out the coverage like a nonstop soccer channel. The network’s digital show, FIFA World Cup NOW, will stream pregame, halftime and postgame coverage for all 104 matches, while FOX’s broadcast schedule includes daily whip-around shows like FIFA World Cup Live, FIFA World Cup Today and postgame coverage.
FOX One also comes with a few flashy features meant for heavy soccer fans: multiview, AI-powered personalization, key plays rewind, customizable score and notification tools, and tournament onboarding that makes it easier to jump in and keep up.
New subscribers can try FOX One for 7 days free.
Peacock is the Spanish-language streaming powerhouse
Peacock is the other must-know streaming option for soccer fans. Peacock Premium will stream all 104 World Cup matches live in Spanish from June 11 through July 19, and Telemundo’s coverage will include more than 700 hours of World Cup programming. Peacock has also added a Spanish-language World Cup Hub with features like Multiview, Catch Up with Key Plays, Can’t Miss Highlights, Live Picks and Trivia, plus Dolby Atmos audio.
On the digital side, Telemundo is going even bigger. Fans will get an interactive World Cup calendar and match hub on Telemundo.com, direct links to stream on Peacock and the Telemundo App, live social watch parties, nightly digital show coverage, 24/7 livestreams, and an interactive bracket challenge. If you like your soccer with extra commentary, clips and social chatter, this is the lane to watch
Where to Stream the FIFA World Cup in 2026
Beyond FOX One and Peacock, cord cutters have several options to watch the World Cup on their favorite devices: stream the FOX and FS1 broadcast on, DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV (and Sling TV in some areas), with select matches on Tubi. The Spanish-language broadcast will air live on Telemundo and Universo, with DIRECTV or Fubo, with select matches on Xumo Play.
- DIRECTV includes local and national channels in most Signature packages and Genre Packs, and it lets you search by ZIP code to see your local lineup. FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo are available on the platform, but your location may vary.
- Sling TV carries FOX in designated markets and FS1 in many of its channel lineups. Universo is also available as an add-on.
- Fubo features FOX and FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on Universo and Telemundo also available.
- Hulu + Live TV includes live local networks, including FOX affiliates, and FS1 in its 100+ channel lineup, with Telemundo available as an add-on.
- YouTube TV features FOX, FS1 and Telemundo, but like Hulu + Live, Universo is not available.