TV and streaming · 104 matches
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs June 11 to July 19 across 16 stadiums in the US, Mexico and Canada. Here is the confirmed broadcaster lineup by market, plus what is free and what requires a subscription.
Rights are confirmed for the four largest English-speaking and Spanish-speaking markets. All four host territories — the US, Mexico and Canada — have national broadcast coverage in place.
Fox holds the English-language rights; Telemundo and its parent NBCUniversal cover Spanish-language broadcasts. Both networks have been US partners for previous FIFA World Cups and renewed for 2026.
Free access
Fox broadcast channel (selected matches), some Peacock free-tier access
BBC and ITV continue their shared rights arrangement from previous tournaments. The BBC and ITV split matches between them, including the final and semifinals.
Free access
Full free-to-air coverage on BBC and ITV; streaming on BBC iPlayer and ITVX at no cost.
Bell Media holds Canadian rights. As a co-host nation, Canada's domestic matches are expected to receive prime scheduling across CTV's national network.
Free access
CTV is free over-the-air; TSN requires a cable or streaming subscription.
TelevisaUnivision is the dominant rights holder in Mexico. As a co-host, Mexico's matches — including the opening game at Estadio Azteca on June 11 — will receive broad national coverage.
Free access
Selected free-to-air channels; ViX offers a free ad-supported tier.
Streaming access for live sports depends on your location, account type and which matches are available on each platform. Here is what to verify ahead of June 11.
Rights are split by language in the US (Fox for English, Telemundo/Peacock for Spanish). Make sure you have access to the correct network for the language feed you want.
Peacock offers a free ad-supported tier but full live sports coverage typically requires a paid plan. BBC iPlayer and ITVX are free in the UK with a valid TV licence.
Streaming platforms enforce geographic restrictions based on broadcast rights. Using a VPN to access out-of-region streams may violate platform terms of service.
All kickoff times on this site use Eastern Time. Group-stage matches in Mexico and on the West Coast will have local times that differ significantly from ET.
The opening match (Mexico vs South Africa, June 11 at Estadio Azteca) and the final (July 19 at MetLife Stadium) are the two highest-demand broadcasts.
Download the Fox Sports app, the Peacock app or your carrier's sports app before the tournament. Live streaming at peak demand can be smoother on a pre-installed app.
104 matches spread across 39 days from the group stage opener to the final.
Group Stage
June 11–27, 2026 · 12 groups, 4 teams each
Round of 32
June 28–July 3 · First knockout round
Round of 16
July 4–7 · Quarter-final draw
Quarterfinals
July 9–11 · Final eight
Semifinals
July 14–15 · Final four
Third place
July 18 · Bronze medal match
Final
July 19, 2026 · MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Fox Sports holds the English-language broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup in the US. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and its streaming platform Peacock. Both networks will carry matches across the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
BBC and ITV hold joint UK broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing the arrangement used for previous tournaments. Matches will be split between the two broadcasters, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
Bell Media holds the Canadian broadcast rights, with matches airing on TSN, CTV and RDS (French-language). Streaming is available through the TSN app and CTV.ca. Canada is a co-host nation, so coverage is expected to be extensive.
In the US, selected Fox matches may be available on over-the-air Fox broadcast channels at no cost. In the UK, BBC broadcasts are free on terrestrial television and BBC iPlayer. In Canada, CTV is free-to-air. Availability varies by match and platform.
Telemundo's streaming platform Peacock carries Spanish-language World Cup coverage in the United States. Peacock is available as a subscription service with some content accessible at the free tier.
There are 104 matches in total: 72 in the group stage (June 11–27), 16 in the Round of 32 (June 28–July 3), 8 in the Round of 16 (July 4–7), 4 quarterfinals (July 9–11), 2 semifinals (July 14–15), one third-place match (July 18) and the final (July 19).
All kickoff times on this site are listed in Eastern Time (ET). The tournament spans venues from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic, so local match times vary significantly. Convert ET to your local time zone when checking the schedule.