Tag: World Cup
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Only One World Cup Host Nation Is More Screen-Addicted Than the United States, Study Finds
As the world turns its attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new study from Overnight Glasses found that only one World Cup host nation, Mexico, ranks higher than the United States for screen addiction. Americans spend an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes per day on connected devices, placing them ahead of fellow…
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Why the Record-Smashing World Cup Is Becoming a Defining Moment for Sports Streaming
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is no longer just a global soccer tournament. It is becoming one of the largest real-world tests of how sports will be watched, monetized, and distributed in the streaming era. From June 11 through July 19 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the expanded 48-team tournament will deliver 104…
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2026 World Cup: Here’s How to Watch Every Match Without Cable
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…
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Xumo Will Stream Two World Cup Matches for Free
Another streaming service is getting in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup action. Xumo shared today that it will stream two live matches from the tournament on its free streaming platform. Xumo Play will stream two Spanish-language matches, Mexico vs. South Africa and U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Paraguay. This marks the first time that…
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FOX One Takes to the Skies Again With New American Airlines Deal Before the World Cup
With FIFA World Cup 2026 just days away, FOX One continues to expand its reach 30,000 feet in the sky. The streamer and American Airlines have struck a new partnership that gives AAdvantage members in-flight access to the streaming service across all domestic flights, starting June 8. Eligible travelers can get 24 hours of FOX One…
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Netflix Is Launching a FIFA World Cup Game Ahead of the 2026 Tournament — Here’s What Fans Need to Know
As the countdown to the biggest FIFA World Cup in history continues, Netflix is making a surprising play for soccer fans. The streaming giant has announced FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, a new football game that will be available exclusively through Netflix Games beginning June 11, which is the same day the 2026 FIFA World…
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Apple TV’s MLS Deal Gets a World Cup Boost as Viewership Surges 62%
Major League Soccer says it is already benefiting from the growing buzz around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a new update, MLS said it averaged 7.9 million live match viewers per week across linear and streaming platforms, including Apple, during the first three months of the 2026 season, a 62% year-over-year increase. That momentum…
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Survey: The 2026 World Cup Is Changing How Americans Watch Sports
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be one of the biggest sports streaming events in U.S. history, and new research suggests Americans will be watching from just about every screen imaginable. A new survey from Reviews.org of 1,000 Americans planning to watch the tournament found that while traditional TV remains a major…
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Get 3 Months of FOX One Free — Score Big Savings Ahead of the 2026 World Cup With Verizon’s Latest Perk
FIFA World Cup 2026 is just weeks away, and Verizon Home Internet just rolled out one of the biggest perks of the summer. For a limited time, new Verizon 5G Home Internet customers can get 3 months of FOX One on the house, just as the countdown to the biggest international tournament of the year hits full…
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Peacock Expands Role in FIFA World Cup 2026 Coverage With New Features & Interactive Streaming Experience
FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than 30 days away, and Peacock is gearing up to become a major destination for fans who want to watch live. All 104 matches will stream live in Spanish on Peacock from June 11 through July 19, 2026, with Telemundo serving as the exclusive Spanish-language home of the tournament…