How to Watch World Cup 2026
Every match, every goal, every penalty shootout — here's exactly how to watch in the US, Canada, and Mexico. No cable required.
Watching in the United States
Who Has the Broadcast Rights?
FOX & FS1 — English
All matches in English. FOX gets the biggest games including the final. FS1 carries the rest. Available on cable and most streaming services.
Telemundo & Peacock — Spanish
Full Spanish-language coverage of every match. Telemundo on cable/streaming, Peacock for streaming-only. Best Spanish commentary in the business.
Tubi — Free (Some Matches)
FOX owns Tubi and will stream select matches completely free with ads. No subscription needed — just create a free account.
FOX Sports App — Free with TV Provider
If you have cable or a live TV subscription, the FOX Sports app lets you stream every FOX and FS1 match on your phone or tablet at no extra cost.
Streaming Services Compared
No cable? No problem. Every one of these services carries FOX and FS1 — and they all offer a free trial so you can try before the tournament starts.
Fubo
Our PickBest overall for soccer fans
~$79.99/mo
7-day free trial
Soccer-first streamer. Carries FOX, FS1, and Telemundo. Built-in sports DVR. Best all-in-one choice for the tournament.
Start 7-day free trial →Sling Blue
Budget PickBest budget option
~$40/mo
3-day free trial
Cheapest way to get FOX and FS1. No Telemundo — add Peacock separately if you want Spanish coverage.
Start 3-day free trial →Hulu + Live TV
Best bundle (TV + Netflix-style)
~$76.99/mo
3-day free trial
Includes Disney+ and ESPN+ in the bundle. Great if you want entertainment beyond the World Cup too.
Start 3-day free trial →YouTube TV
Best interface + unlimited DVR
~$72.99/mo
21-day free trial
Cleanest interface and unlimited cloud DVR. No Telemundo, but excellent for English-language coverage. Generous trial.
Start 21-day free trial →DirecTV Stream
Best for existing DirecTV customers
~$79.99/mo
5-day free trial
Full channel lineup including FOX, FS1, and Telemundo. Best if you're already in the DirecTV ecosystem.
Start 5-day free trial →Peacock Premium
Spanish PickBest for Spanish-language only
~$7.99/mo
Cheapest way to get Telemundo's Spanish coverage. No FOX or FS1 — pair with another service for English too.
Get Peacock Premium →Want to watch for free?
FOX will stream select World Cup 2026 matches on Tubi— completely free with ads. It's owned by FOX, so the quality and feeds are the real deal. Just create a free Tubi account and look for the World Cup section as we get closer to June 11. The FOX Sports app also streams FOX and FS1 matches live if you have a cable or live TV subscription.
Get Tubi Free →
Watching in Canada
Canada is a co-host country — Toronto and Vancouver are hosting matches, which means the national excitement will be enormous. Here's how to watch every match.
TSN — English
Canada's sports home. TSN has held Canadian World Cup rights for years and will broadcast all matches in English across TSN 1-5. TSN Direct lets you stream without a cable subscription — day passes or monthly plans available.
TSN Direct →RDS — French
French-language coverage for fans in Quebec and francophone Canada. RDS is TSN's French counterpart under Bell Media. Available through most cable providers and through RDS Direct streaming.
RDS Direct →CTV — Free (Select Matches)
CTV is expected to broadcast key Canada matches for free over the air and via the CTV app. If Canada goes deep in the tournament, expect major games to air on free-to-air TV.
CTV Free →DAZN — Streaming Option
DAZN has been expanding its Canadian sports rights. Check closer to June 2026 to confirm if DAZN picks up World Cup streaming rights in Canada — they're a strong contender.
Check DAZN →
Watching in Mexico
Mexico is co-hosting — Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey are all venue cities. The whole country will be watching. Good news: you have plenty of options, including totally free streaming.
ViX
Free OptionViX (formerly Univision's streaming service) streams ALL 104 World Cup matches free in Spanish — no subscription needed. The free tier has ads; ViX+ (~$6.99/mo) removes them. Best free option by far.
Watch on ViX Free →Televisa / Canal 5
Televisa has been Mexico's World Cup broadcaster for decades. Canal 5 and other Televisa channels will carry major matches — including every Mexico game — for free over the air. The national broadcaster of record.
Televisa →TV Azteca / Azteca 7
TV Azteca competes with Televisa for rights and will broadcast a selection of matches including Mexico's games. Azteca 7 and the Azteca Sports app let you stream online.
TV Azteca →Claro Sports
Claro Sports has been expanding its World Cup streaming rights in Latin America. Available via app and web — worth checking for matches not covered by the main broadcasters.
Claro Sports →Mexico fan tip
Mexico plays Group A — their matches are scheduled for June 11 (South Africa), June 18 (South Korea), and June 25 (Czechia). All three are in the US (Dallas and Houston), so Mexican fans are expected to flood both cities in enormous numbers. If you're traveling from Mexico to watch in person, book accommodation months ahead.
Quick Tips Before You Pick a Service
Start your free trial just before the tournament
Most services offer 7-21 day free trials. Time it right and you can watch the entire group stage free before deciding whether to keep the subscription.
Check if you already have FOX or FS1
Many people have Hulu, YouTube TV, or Sling and don't realise they already get FOX and FS1. Log in and check before signing up for anything new.
Download the FOX Sports app regardless
It's free and lets you watch FOX and FS1 matches live if you have any qualifying TV subscription — including most live TV streaming services.
Spanish commentary is genuinely better
Even if you don't speak Spanish fluently, the energy of Telemundo's commentators is unmatched. 'GOOOOOL!' in Spanish hits different. Peacock is cheap — consider adding it.
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Read the Guides →Prices and availability are approximate and subject to change. Verify current pricing on each service's website before subscribing. Broadcast rights details confirmed as of early 2026 — some arrangements may be updated closer to the tournament. Some links on this page may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you sign up.