How to watch the World Cup on US TV

For the first time in 32 years, the United States of America will be hosting the World Cup in 2026. And as co-hosts, Mexico will be hosting World Cup games for the third time, and Canada the first time ever. If you’re wondering how to watch the World Cup on US TV, we have all of the details for you.

After an unusual 2022 World Cup in Qatar that forced the tournament into the cooler months of November and December, the 2026 edition will return to its traditional summer window.

Whether your preference is streaming, cable or satellite, the main way to watch will be via FOX or Telemundo. However, beyond that, there are extra ways to watch here in the U.S.

How to watch the World Cup on US TV

The main thing to know is that FOX has the rights to the World Cup thru 2026. All games will air on either the FOX over-the-air channel and presumably FOX Sports 1, the main sports channel for FOX. Both of these channels are available on the vast majority of cable, satellite and streaming platforms.

One recommended option to consider is fuboTV. In addition to carrying channels that broadcast the Premier League, European Championship, Gold Cup and more, FOX and FS1 are a part of the fuboTV’s channel lineup. At a price point of $74.99 per month for the base plan, fuboTV is a fairly affordable option compared to competitors. However, YouTube TV, Sling Blue, Vidgo and other options carry both the channels.

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Streaming

The FOX Sports app also allows fans to watch the World Cup from wherever they please. However, this is not free or a selective service you can get for a small subscription fee. Instead, the FOX Sports app requires users to log in with their TV provider credentials to watch.

That being said, once that is available, you do not have to be at your TV or cable box to watch. Any smart TV or smart device with an available FOX Sports app can broadcast each game.

Spanish-language coverage

You may also be curious how to watch the World Cup on US TV in Spanish. For TV coverage, all games will be available either on Telemundo or Universo. The majority of these games are available on Telemundo. Both of those channels are common for streaming, cable and satellite providers, just like the English-language channels.

If you do not want to pay for a lofty subscription bill, then no worries on that front. Peacock, the paid-streaming platform from NBC and Telemundo, will likely have Spanish-language coverage of all 80 games at the World Cup. Plus, Peacock will have its own dedicated 24/7 channel specific to World Cup coverage. Again, this is only Spanish-language coverage, as the English-language World Cup broadcaster in the US is FOX.