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How to Watch the World Cup 2026 in the USA: Official Broadcast Guide

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Every one of the 104 World Cup matches airs live in the United States — in English on FOX and FS1, in Spanish on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock. The practical details, in two minutes.

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The English-language map

FOX carries the tournament end to end: about 70 matches on the broadcast network and 34 on FS1, with roughly 40 games in primetime. Every USMNT match, every knockout round and the final all land on big FOX.

The Spanish-language map

Telemundo airs 92 matches with Universo picking up the rest, and the full slate of 104 streams on Peacock — the only place every match lives in Spanish, including exclusive streaming presentations.

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Six weeks, 104 matches, four kickoff windows most days.

The free routes

An over-the-air antenna pulls in both FOX and Telemundo in most US markets at zero cost — that covers the majority of marquee matches. The opening match also streams free on Tubi.

Streaming without cable

The FOX Sports app and FOX One carry the English feed with a pay-TV login or subscription, while YouTube TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV all bundle FOX, FS1 and Telemundo. Kickoff windows and channel assignments for each match day are posted on the FOX Sports schedule hub.

Mind the clock

With venues from Vancouver to Mexico City, kickoff times stretch from lunchtime to late evening ET — and the group stage often stacks four windows in a single day. Plan the DVR accordingly; the schedule is a marathon disguised as a party.

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