How to Watch World Cup 2026 in United States (🇺🇸)

Heads up

Some matches are free in United States — the rest need a subscription.

Free-to-air: FOX. For full coverage you'll need FS1 (34 matches), Universo (12 matches).

Language

English / Spanish

Timezone

UTC-5

Primary broadcaster

FOX

Coverage

Mix of free + paid

How to watch — every option

Free-to-air

FOX (70 English matches) · Telemundo (92 Spanish matches)

Cable / satellite

FS1 (34 matches), Universo (12 matches)

Streaming

FOX Sports App, Peacock, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling

Important note

With an antenna, 70 English + 92 Spanish matches are completely free.

When matches kick off in United States

Midday to evening ET — ideal prime-time windows.

🇺🇸 United States's group-stage schedule

All three group matches on FOX (70 English matches) · Telemundo (92 Spanish matches) or FS1 (34 matches), Universo (12 matches).

MD2Friday, June 19 · 3:00 PM ET ET🇺🇸 United States vs 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeattle →

MD3Thursday, June 25 · 10:00 PM ET ET🇺🇸 United States vs 🇹🇷 TürkiyeLos Angeles →

MD1Friday, June 12 · 9:00 PM ET ET🇺🇸 United States vs 🇵🇾 ParaguayLos Angeles →

Full 104-match schedule

Sorted by date — convert to your local time.

Going live? Get tickets

FIFA draws, resale markets, and hospitality.

Frequently asked

Is the World Cup free to watch in United States?

Partially. FOX (70 English matches) · Telemundo (92 Spanish matches) airs a portion of matches free. To catch the full tournament you'll need FS1 (34 matches), Universo (12 matches).

Where can I stream the World Cup 2026 in United States?

Official streaming in United States runs through FOX Sports App, Peacock, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling. Availability of free-to-air streams depends on the broadcaster's digital rights.

What time do World Cup matches kick off in United States?

Midday to evening ET — ideal prime-time windows. All times are based on UTC-5.

When does United States play at World Cup 2026?

United States is in Group D. All three group-stage matches are listed above with local kickoff times and venues. Knockout fixtures depend on the group-stage standings.

Do I need a VPN to watch World Cup 2026 in United States?

You do not need a VPN if you're physically in United States — the local rights holders stream within the country. VPNs are typically used by travelers abroad who want to access their home-country broadcaster.

Watching from somewhere else?

Broadcaster rights vary wildly by country. Pick yours:

🇬🇧United Kingdom 🇨🇦Canada 🇦🇺Australia 🇲🇽Mexico 🇧🇷Brazil 🇩🇪Germany 🇫🇷France 🇪🇸Spain 🇯🇵Japan 🇰🇷South Korea 🇦🇷Argentina 🇮🇩Indonesia 🇳🇱Netherlands 🇵🇹Portugal 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia 🇲🇦Morocco 🇳🇬Nigeria 🇿🇦South Africa 🇮🇳India