How to watch the 2026 World Cup: Group stage schedule, tickets, TV channels, ways to stream free and more
TL;DR
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, featuring 104 matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Games will be broadcast on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and available via streaming services like YouTube TV and Peacock.
Key points
- 2026 FIFA World Cup dates: June 11 to July 19
- 104 matches across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- Broadcast on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo
- Streaming options include YouTube TV and Peacock
- Tickets available for matches
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It’s almost time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From June 11 to July 19, 104 matches will take place across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Tickets are available for matches, but if you don’t want to shell out a ton of money to watch a World Cup game IRL, don’t fret. In the U.S., all World Cup games will be televised across FOX and FS1 (and Telemundo and Universo for Spanish coverage). If you don’t have cable (or an old school TV antenna), you can tune into games with a streaming service like FOX One, YouTube TV, DirecTV, or Peacock (Spanish-language only).
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2026 World Cup live from the U.S.
Where to watch the World Cup:
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Dates: June 11 - July 19, 2026
TV channels: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo
Streaming: FOX One, YouTube TV, DirecTV, Peacock, and more
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 until July 19.
What channels are showing the 2026 World Cup games?
FOX and FS1 will be broadcasting every World Cup game in English. Spanish-language broadcasts of every World Cup game will air on Telemundo and Universo.
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup without cable:
YouTube TV
Watch FOX, FS1, and more
YouTube TV
YouTube TV gets you all the channels you need to watch the 2026 World Cup, including Fox, FS1, Universo and Telemundo.
Right now, you can get a great deal on YouTube TV right now: $67.99/month for your first five months, then $82.99/month thereafter, and you can try it all for free for 21 days.
One thing to note: YouTube TV livestreams tend to run a slight delay, which isn't ideal if you're trying to keep up with the live game down to the exact second.
$67.99/month for 3 months at YouTube TV
DirecTV
Watch FOX, FS1, and more
DirecTV
DirecTV's Choice tier (currently $104.98/month after fees for your first three months) gets you access to nearly every channel you need to watch the World Cup: Fox, FS1, Telemundo and Universo. DirecTV Choice (and most other DirecTV plans) also come with free ESPN Unlimited, which gets you access to every ESPN channel, an amazing value and a must for watching tons of sports all year round.
DirecTV offers a free 5-day trial on any tier, so you can try it all out at low risk. After your free trial and new subscriber month deal on DirecTV's Choice tier, the monthly price goes up to $115/month (after fees). If you're interested in trying a live TV streaming service but aren't ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV.
FOX
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FOX One
FOX One is a relatively new streaming service from FOX that launched last summer. With a subscription to FOX One, you can tune in to all your favorite FOX channels like FOX News, FOX Sports, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Business, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), and local FOX stations all in one place.
FOX One offers live programming, as well as shows and movies on demand. At launch, the base price for FOX One will cost $19.99 a month, or you can save with an annual subscription for $199.99, but before you commit to a subscription, you can try it free for 7 days, which means you can catch at least a few World Cup games for nothing.
Peacock
Stream 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Spanish
Peacock
For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including Spanish-language broadcasts of every 2026 World Cup game. Plus, you'll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show,and much more.
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2026 FIFA World Cup group stage schedule:
All times Eastern
Thursday, June 11
Mexico vs South Africa: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City South Korea vs Czechia: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan
Friday, June 12
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: 3 p.m. (FOX) — BMO Field, Toronto
United States vs Paraguay: 9 p.m. (FOX) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Saturday, June 13
Qatar vs Switzerland: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
Brazil vs Morocco: 6 p.m. (FS1) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Haiti vs Scotland: 9 p.m. (FS1) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Sunday, June 14
Australia vs Türkiye: 12 a.m. (FS1) — BC Place, Vancouver
Germany vs Willemstad Curaçao: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
Netherlands vs Japan: 4 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: 7 p.m. (FS1) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Sweden vs Tunisia: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe
Monday, June 15
Spain vs Cape Verde: 12 p.m. (FOX) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Belgium vs Egypt: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Lumen Field, Seattle
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay: 6 p.m. (FS1) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Iran vs New Zealand: 9 p.m. (FS1) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Tuesday, June 16
France vs Senegal: 3 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Iraq vs Norway: 6 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Argentina vs Algeria: 9 p.m. (FOX) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Wednesday, June 17
Austria vs Jordan: 12 a.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
Portugal vs DR Congo: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
England vs Croatia: 4 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Ghana vs Panama: 7 p.m. (FS1) — BMO Field, Toronto
Uzbekistan vs Colombia: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Thursday, June 18
Czechia vs South Africa: 12 p.m. (FOX) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: 3 p.m. (FOX) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Canada vs Qatar: 6 p.m. (FS1) — BC Place, Vancouver
Mexico vs South Korea: 9 p.m. (FOX) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan
Friday, June 19
United States vs Australia: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Lumen Field, Seattle
Scotland vs Morocco: 6 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Brazil vs Haiti: 8:30 p.m. (FOX) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Türkiye vs Paraguay: 11 p.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
Saturday, June 20
Netherlands vs Sweden: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
Germany vs Ivory Coast: 4 p.m. (FOX) — BMO Field, Toronto
Ecuador vs Willemstad Curaçao: 8 p.m. (FS1) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Sunday, June 21
Tunisia vs Japan: 12 a.m. (FS1) — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe
Spain vs Saudi Arabia: 12 p.m. (FOX) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Belgium vs Iran: 3 p.m. (FS1) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Uruguay vs Cape Verde: 6 p.m. (FS1) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
New Zealand vs Egypt: 9 p.m. (FS1) — BC Place, Vancouver
Monday, June 22
Argentina vs Austria: 1 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
France vs Iraq: 5 p.m. (FOX) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Norway vs Senegal: 8 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Jordan vs Algeria: 11 p.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
Tuesday, June 23
Portugal vs Uzbekistan: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
England vs Ghana: 4 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Panama vs Croatia: 7 p.m. (FOX) — BMO Field, Toronto
Colombia vs DR Congo: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan
Wednesday, June 24
Switzerland vs Canada: 3 p.m. (FOX) — BC Place, Vancouver
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar: 3 p.m. (FS1) — Lumen Field, Seattle
Scotland vs Brazil: 6 p.m. (FOX) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Morocco vs Haiti: 6 p.m. (FS1) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Czechia vs Mexico: 9 p.m. (FOX) — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
South Africa vs South Korea: 9 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe
Thursday, June 25
Ecuador vs Germany: 4 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Willemstad Curaçao vs Ivory Coast: 4 p.m. (FS1) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Tunisia vs Netherlands: 7 p.m. (FOX) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
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Q&A
What are the dates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.?
In the U.S., the World Cup will be televised on FOX and FS1, with streaming options available through services like YouTube TV and Peacock.
Where will the 2026 World Cup matches be held?
Matches for the 2026 World Cup will be held across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Are tickets available for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes, tickets are available for the matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
