How to watch the World Cup 2026 in the United States
In the United States the 2026 World Cup is, in a word, everywhere — and a lot of it is free. FOX carries matches in English on free over-the-air TV and streams them on Tubi, while Telemundo leads the Spanish-language coverage, so most fans can watch the whole tournament without a cable bill.
See the full channel list for the United States9 official broadcasters · 5 free→Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in the United States?
Yes. FOX, Telemundo App, Telemundo Network, Telexitos and Tubi show 2026 World Cup matches free-to-air in the United States, with no subscription required. These are official FIFA rights-holders, so it’s a legal and safe way to watch.
That puts the United States among the many countries where you can follow the whole tournament without paying — it’s always worth checking the free options first.
Official World Cup 2026 broadcasters in the United States
The official rights-holders in the United States are FOX, Telemundo App, Telemundo Network, Telexitos, Tubi, FOX One, FS1, Peacock and Universo. Coverage is available in English and Spanish.
Of these, 5 are free-to-air and the rest need a subscription, so you can mix a free channel for the big games with a paid one for full coverage.
How to watch in the United States
Telemundo App, Tubi and Peacock let you stream on a phone, laptop, smart TV or streaming stick, so you can watch at home or on the move. Traditional TV channels in the list work with an aerial or your usual cable or satellite box.
Whichever you pick, stick to the official broadcasters above. They’re higher quality, more reliable and safe — unlike pirate restreams, which break mid-match and carry malware.
Watch every match in your timezone
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are shown by broadcasters in the United States, with kick-offs spread across three time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
To avoid missing a game, check every kick-off converted to your local time on the schedule, and follow live scores as the matches play out.
Watching in the United States: FAQ
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in the United States?
Yes — FOX, Telemundo App, Telemundo Network, Telexitos and Tubi show matches free-to-air in the United States, no subscription needed. They are official rights-holders.
Who has the World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in the United States?
FOX, Telemundo App, Telemundo Network, Telexitos, Tubi, FOX One, FS1, Peacock and Universo are the official rights-holders for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, per FIFA’s official media-rights list.
What language is the World Cup broadcast in the United States?
Coverage in the United States is available in English and Spanish.