With the World Cup being played largely on home soil, 2026 is the most accessible tournament ever for fans in the United States. Matches air in both English and Spanish, kickoff times are convenient across all four mainland time zones, and there are more streaming options than ever. Here is how to watch.

A quick note: exact channel assignments, streaming apps and any free-to-air windows are confirmed by the broadcasters closer to the tournament. Treat the platforms below as your starting point and check the official listings for a specific match.

English-language coverage: FOX

In the United States, English-language rights to the World Cup are held by FOX. Coverage is typically split between the main FOX broadcast network and the FS1 cable channel, with the biggest matches — the opener, marquee group games, and the latter knockout rounds — on the main FOX network.

For streaming, FOX's matches are generally available through the Fox Sports app and FOX's streaming offerings with a valid TV or login, and selected matches may be available on free ad-supported platforms. Check the Fox Sports app listings for each match.

Spanish-language coverage: Telemundo

Spanish-language rights belong to Telemundo, with coverage shared across Telemundo and its sister channel Universo. Telemundo's World Cup coverage has historically been available to stream via Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, alongside the Telemundo apps.

For many U.S. fans, the Spanish-language broadcast is the more complete viewing option, with every match covered and a strong studio presence.

The simplest ways to watch

  • Have cable or a TV-login? FOX and FS1 (English) or Telemundo and Universo (Spanish) cover everything between them.
  • Cord-cutter? A live-TV streaming service that carries FOX, FS1, Telemundo and Universo (several of the major skinny bundles do) gets you every match. Peacock is the key add-on for Spanish-language streaming.
  • Just want the big games? The opener, the knockout rounds and the final will be on the main FOX and Telemundo networks — the most widely available channels.

Time zones work in your favor

Because the tournament is hosted across North America, kickoffs are scheduled for North American audiences. Expect a spread of afternoon and evening matches in the Eastern and Central zones, with West Coast fans getting plenty of midday and early-evening football. During the group stage there are often several matches a day, so there is almost always something live.

Following along on FutbolToday

Even when you cannot get to a screen, you can keep up:

  • The home page lists today's matches with live scores in your local time.
  • The World Cup hub has the bracket, group tables and top-scorer race, updating through the tournament.

New to the tournament format? Start with our complete guide to the 2026 World Cup.