The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition to feature 104 matches, spread over a six‑week window from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be staged across three countries in North America.
In English, every game will be available on FOX and its sister channel FS1, while Spanish‑language coverage will be split between Telemundo and Universo, ensuring that fans can follow the action in their preferred language.
Viewers who do not want to pay for a traditional cable package can still watch the tournament at no cost by taking advantage of free trials offered by several streaming platforms.
Peacock, for example, will stream every match in Spanish and can be accessed without charge through services such as Walmart+ and Instacart, which currently provide complimentary trial periods.
FOX One carries the English feed and is offering a three‑day free trial that grants full access to the tournament schedule, while YouTube TV is extending a 21‑day trial that bundles all the required channels.
DirecTV’s Entertainment tier includes Fox, FS1 and Telemundo with a five‑day free trial, and an ordinary antenna can receive local Fox stations, delivering the English broadcast over the air without any subscription.
Host cities and stadiums
The competition will be staged across a dozen venues in three countries, including Mexico City, Zapopan, Toronto, Inglewood, Santa Clara, East Rutherford, Foxborough, Vancouver, Houston, Arlington, Philadelphia, Guadalupe, Atlanta, Seattle, Miami and Kansas City, each city hosting multiple group‑stage and knockout matches.
The tournament’s group‑stage calendar, complete with dates, kickoff times and host cities, is laid out in the accompanying schedule, highlighting the venues that will welcome teams and fans from around the world.