The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest yet, with 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico and billions of viewers tuning in worldwide. Every game will be available on TV and streaming in most major markets, with many regions offering both free‑to‑air options and paid platforms depending on how deep you want to go.
In the United States, English‑language rights belong to FOX Sports, which will show all 104 games across FOX and FS1, with every match also streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One for cord‑cutters. Big live TV services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV carry FOX and FS1, while FOX’s free, ad‑supported Tubi service will simulcast at least two key opening‑round games—Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 and the USA vs Paraguay on June 12—at no cost. Spanish‑language coverage is handled by NBCUniversal, with Telemundo and Universo airing all matches and streaming them on Peacock, which will offer games in HD with advanced audio formats. A clear, step‑by‑step guide for U.S. viewers is available here.
Globally, FIFA’s broadcast deals mean most fans can still lean on familiar channels from previous tournaments. In Europe and parts of Latin America, national public broadcasters and major private networks retain packages that include dozens of matches on free‑to‑air TV, with the rest on pay‑TV or streaming; a breakdown shows, for instance, that some territories carry 54–55 games live on their main networks plus streaming, while others combine pay channels with at least 32 free‑to‑air broadcasts. In Brazil, a special “preferred platform” deal with YouTube and CazéTV allows all matches to be streamed for free on YouTube, on top of traditional TV coverage.
Africa, Asia and the Middle East are covered through a mix of regional sports networks and local partners, similar to 2018 and 2022. Pan‑regional platforms typically hold rights across multiple countries, then sub‑license some games to national broadcasters so that key fixtures and the final are available free. Radio will also remain important: in many markets, major stations and satellite services like SiriusXM (in the U.S.) will carry match commentary for fans on the move.
Because rights are sliced by territory, the easiest way to find your exact channel or app is to search your country plus “2026 World Cup broadcaster,” or check FIFA’s official broadcasters list, which outlines who holds TV, streaming and radio rights region by region. For a deeper look at how coverage will work in English and Spanish in the U.S.—including the split between FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock and Tubi—this explainer is helpful here.