The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, and U.S. viewers have several ways to watch the matches through live TV, streaming services and even a few free options.
Here’s what to know.
The tournament begins Thursday, June 11, 2026, and runs through Sunday, July 19.
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Opening day includes Mexico vs. South Africa (3 p.m. ET, Mexico City Stadium) and South Korea vs. Czechia (10 p.m. ET, Guadalajara Stadium), according to the official FIFA schedule.
Most matches will air on FOX and FS1, according to USA TODAY.
All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX and FS1, according to Fox, with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports apps.
Per NBC, live‑TV streaming services that carry Fox and FS1 in English include:
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YouTube TV: Includes FOX and FS1 with a 10 day free trial.
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Fubo: Sports‑focused bundle with Fox and FS1, plus DVR. Sometimes offers a 5‑day free trial.
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DirecTV (stream/MySports): Includes FOX and FS1. 5-day free trial available for new customers.
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Hulu + Live TV and others: Includes FOX and FS1. Hulu + Live TV offers a 3-day free trial for new and eligible returning subscribers.
Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo. Telemundo will broadcast 92 matches on its over-the-air network, with the remaining 12 on Universo.
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According to FOX, here’s the lineup of matches through Sunday, June 14.
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Group A: Mexico vs. South Africa: 3 p.m. ET, Mexico City Stadium
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Group A: South Korea vs. Czechia: 10 p.m. ET, Guadalajara Stadium
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Group B: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 3 p.m. ET, Toronto Stadium
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Group D: USA vs. Paraguay: 9 p.m. ET, Los Angeles Stadium
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Group B: Qatar vs. Switzerland: 3 p.m. ET, San Francisco Bay Stadium
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Group D: Australia vs. Türkiye: 12 a.m. ET, BC Place Vancouver
The United States men’s team opens its 2026 World Cup on June 12, and has three games scheduled on June 12, June 19, and June 25, according to ESPN.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Free ways to watch the 2026 World Cup live in the US
