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United States

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in United States

FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

In United States, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on FOX Sports, Telemundo, Tubi, Peacock, YouTube TV and FS1. FOX Sports and Telemundo and Tubi stream matches at no cost.

As one of three co-host nations alongside Canada and Mexico, the United States enters 2026 with its biggest World Cup opportunity in decades and genuine expectations of a deep run. American fans have more free viewing options than almost any other country, with FOX broadcasting matches over-the-air and Tubi offering select games in free 4K.

Streaming Options Compared

ServicePrice
FOX SportsFree
TelemundoFree
TubiFree
PeacockPaid
YouTube TVPaid
FS1Paid

Your Streaming Options

FOX Sports

FREE
English
Selected matches including major knockout rounds

Available free over-the-air on FOX broadcast network. The FOX Sports app requires a TV provider login for authenticated streams.

Telemundo

FREE
Spanish
Selected matches in Spanish

Free over-the-air Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo. Peacock streams Telemundo content online.

Tubi

FREE
English
2 matches in 4K (free)Requires account registration

Free ad-supported platform. Broadcasting select World Cup 2026 matches in 4K. Free account required.

Peacock

PAID
EnglishSpanish
Selected matchesRequires account registration

Subscription required from $5.99/month. Streams Telemundo coverage in Spanish. Also covers NBC Sports content.

YouTube TV

PAID
English
All matches via FOX and FS1Requires account registration

Subscription from $72.99/month. Includes FOX and FS1 channels. 21-day free trial available for new subscribers.

FS1

PAID
English
Selected group stage and knockout matchesRequires account registration

Requires cable or streaming TV subscription. Available via YouTube TV, Hulu Live, FuboTV, and others.

Watching from outside United States?

BBC iPlayer and SBS On Demand both stream all 104 matches for free but are geo-restricted. A VPN lets you access either service from the US at no cost.

VPN use is legal in most countries. Always check local regulations.

Did You Know?

The 1994 World Cup hosted by the USA broke the tournament's all-time attendance record with over 3.5 million fans across 52 matches, a record that still stands after more than 30 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. FOX Sports and Telemundo and Tubi stream matches free in United States.

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