Watch World Cup 2026 in United States

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to the United States — and American fans have never had more ways to watch every moment of the action. Fox holds the exclusive English-language broadcast rights, with matches airing across Fox, FS1 and FS2. Telemundo and Universo carry Spanish-language coverage, making this the most accessible World Cup in US history. As a co-host nation, the USA will play group stage matches in American cities — SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and AT&T Stadium in Dallas — with the Final at MetLife on 19 July 2026. Cord-cutters have multiple excellent options: Peacock, Fubo TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV all carry Fox Sports channels. Some matches will be available free without a subscription on the Fox Sports app with a TV provider login. With 16 host cities spanning both coasts and the central timezone, match times vary — but most group stage fixtures kick off at 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM or 9:00 PM ET, making for civilised viewing throughout the day and evening.

Official Broadcasters in United States

Every confirmed channel and streaming service for FIFA World Cup 2026 in United States.

How to Watch World Cup 2026 Without Cable in the USA

Cutting the cord doesn't mean missing a single match. An OTA antenna gives you Fox and Telemundo completely free — the same signal cable providers carry, at zero monthly cost. Pair it with a streaming service for FS1/FS2 overflow matches. Fubo TV is the top pick for comprehensive coverage of both Fox and Telemundo channels in one subscription, with no annual contract. Peacock is the budget option if you only need Fox's English coverage. YouTube TV adds unlimited DVR — ideal for recording night matches. For the Spanish-language viewer, Telemundo's own app streams games free with a cable provider login, or via any of the major live TV streaming services. The Fox Sports app also streams games free with a participating TV provider login — worth checking before subscribing to anything. Key tip: most streaming services offer a free trial period, so you can start one just before the tournament and cancel after if you don't wish to continue.

World Cup 2026 Match Times in the USA

Group stage matches are scheduled at four standard kick-off times per day. Since the tournament spans the US, Canadian and Mexican host cities, some matches start at local time offsets. All times below are Eastern Time (ET). Subtract 3 hours for Pacific (PT).

Watch US World Cup Coverage Abroad

Travelling outside the USA during the World Cup? Fox Sports, Peacock and Fubo TV are geo-restricted to US IP addresses. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) connects you to a US server, making your device appear to be in the States and restoring access to your subscriptions. Choose a VPN with fast US servers optimised for live streaming — speed matters for HD football. Ensure the VPN is active before launching the app. Note that using a VPN may violate some streaming services' terms of service; always check the T&Cs of your provider.

Frequently Asked Questions — Watching in United States