How to watch the World Cup 2026 free in the USA

Yes — you can watch the 2026 World Cup free in the USA. Most matches air free over the air — in English on FOX/FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo (92 of 104 matches).

Free-to-air channels

In the USA, the 2026 World Cup is shown free-to-air on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Most matches air free over the air — in English on FOX/FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo (92 of 104 matches).

Free streaming

Free streaming is limited; all 104 matches are on the paid FOX One (English) and Peacock (Spanish), with some free matches on Tubi.

How to watch every match

FOX One (English) and Peacock (Spanish) carry every match.

What time do matches kick off?

Kick-off times depend on the host city's time zone. Each match page on LiveGoal shows the kick-off in UTC — check today's live scores or the full fixtures by date.

Broadcast rights can change and some broadcasters split matches between free and pay tiers — always check your local listings. Last reviewed June 2026.

See how to watch free in other countries, or read how the 2026 World Cup works.