Tickets for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup may be scarce and costly, but soccer fans have multiple options to catch all 104 matches taking place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, starting Thursday, June 11. FOX and NBCUniversal hold the broadcasting rights for these games, with 78 matches in the U.S. and 13 each in Canada and Mexico. More than a third of the World Cup, or 40 matches, will air during primetime on FOX. For Spanish-language broadcasts, NBC-owned Telemundo and Universo will air every single match.
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup
If you have a TV antenna or access to the FOX network channel through a smart TV, you can watch 70 matches for free. The rest will be aired on Fox Sports 1, a cable network. Spanish-language viewers can watch 92 of the 104 matches for free on Telemundo, with the remaining matches airing on Universo.
For those without cable, the opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa, along with the United States’ first match against Paraguay on June 12, will stream for free on Tubi, an ad-supported streaming service from Fox. All matches are available through FOX One and the FOX Sports app, while Peacock has exclusive Spanish-language streaming rights. Other streaming services, such as YouTube TV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV, will offer all matches for a subscription fee.
U.S. Men’s 2026 World Cup Schedule
The U.S. Men’s World Cup team will play three group games in June against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. Their first match against Paraguay will be on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 9 p.m. ET. The second match against Australia is scheduled for June 19 at 3 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, followed by a match against Turkey on June 25 at 10 p.m. ET back at SoFi Stadium.
2026 World Cup Broadcast Schedule
The tournament kicks off on June 11. Mexico opens against South Africa in Mexico City. The U.S. and Canada play their first games the following day in Los Angeles and Toronto. The group stage concludes on June 27.
June 11
3 p.m. ET — Mexico vs. South Africa (Group A) — Mexico City [FOX, Telemundo]
10 p.m. ET — South Korea vs. Czechia (Group A) — Guadalajara [FS1, Telemundo]
June 12
3 p.m. ET — Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) — Toronto [FOX, Telemundo]
9 p.m. ET — USA vs. Paraguay (Group D) — Inglewood [FOX, Telemundo]
June 13
3 p.m. ET — Qatar vs. Switzerland (Group B) — San Francisco Bay Area [FOX, Telemundo]
6 p.m. ET — Brazil vs. Morocco (Group C) — New York/New Jersey [FS1, Telemundo]
9 p.m. ET — Haiti vs. Scotland (Group C) — Boston [FS1, Telemundo]
The complete list of match schedules, including dates and broadcasting details, continues until the group stage ends.
2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Schedule
Round of 32
June 28 at 3 p.m. ET — Runner-up Group A vs. Runner-up Group B — Inglewood [FOX, Telemundo]
Match times and locations for subsequent rounds are listed and continue until the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, on July 19, at 3 p.m. ET. All matches are covered by FOX and Telemundo.
Stay updated with World Cup news and highlights throughout the tournament at CBSSports.com.