A New Era for the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament to be shared by three countries, with the United States, Canada and Mexico each hosting a portion of the competition. This marks the first time in over 30 years that the global football showcase is being held on the North American continent.
In the group stage, the United States will be placed in Group D, where they will meet Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye. The full schedule will progress through the round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, a third‑place playoff and the final, promising a marathon of matches across the region.
Domestic viewers can watch every game on FOX or its cable sister FS1, while all 104 matches will also stream live on Peacock, which will provide Spanish‑language coverage. Fans who do not have a traditional pay‑TV subscription have several over‑the‑top options, including Sling Blue, fuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV, all of which carry the FOX and FS1 feeds.
Sling Blue, in particular, carries FS1 and includes FOX in many markets, allowing subscribers to use their credentials to sign into the FOX app for live streaming. The tournament’s intricate logistics have been highlighted by Andrew Koopman, who has been tracking the event’s preparation.
Beyond the broadcast landscape, the competition will feature a record number of games, with 104 matches scheduled across the three host nations. This expanded format reflects the growing interest in football across North America and sets a new benchmark for future editions.