United States

How to watch the World Cup 2026 in the United States

FOX Sports holds the US English-language rights and NBCUniversal's Telemundo / Peacock holds Spanish-language rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This page tracks confirmed broadcast routes only — no pirate streams.

English broadcast FOX, FS1, FOX Sports App, FOX One
Spanish broadcast Telemundo, Universo, Peacock
US opener USA vs Paraguay · 2026-06-12 · 18:00 PT, Los Angeles

Authorized platforms

FOX Sports has confirmed its English-language plan: all 104 matches will air across FOX (70) and FS1 (34), supported by the FOX Sports App and FOX One streaming. NBCUniversal's Telemundo holds Spanish-language exclusivity, with Peacock acting as the streaming companion.

Whether you need a cable subscription, a streaming bundle or geo-verification depends on each platform's pre-tournament announcements. Always confirm the route a specific match airs on before kick-off.

Authorized US viewing routes for the 2026 World Cup
LanguageMain routeBest for
EnglishFOX, FS1, FOX Sports App, FOX OneFans who want US-style commentary, pre-match shows and English broadcast packaging
SpanishTelemundo, Universo, PeacockFans who prefer Spanish commentary or Latin American viewpoints
ChineseNo US-based Chinese-language broadcast confirmed yetFans needing Chinese commentary should wait for an official announcement and avoid unauthorized aggregators

Picking the right route

If you already pay for cable or a streaming bundle, the cheapest first move is to check whether your existing plan includes FOX, FS1, Telemundo or Peacock. For high-stakes matches (US fixtures, knockouts, the final), test your login and casting setup the day before to avoid kick-off scrambles.

If a venue or pub hosts a watch party, confirm they're using an authorized signal. Aggregator sites that promise free, high-definition coverage without identifying their broadcaster are usually unauthorized.

  • Check whether your existing TV / streaming bundle covers FOX, FS1, Telemundo or Peacock
  • Test sign-in and screen mirroring 24 hours ahead of marquee matches
  • Confirm bars and public watch parties are using an authorized broadcaster