Complete Guide to Watch World Cup 2026 in the USA

World Cup 2026 will be the biggest ever: 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 venues across three countries. If you're in the United States, you have more options than ever to catch every minute.

Channels and Platforms

Peacock: Every Single Match

Peacock is the only platform streaming all 104 World Cup 2026 matches. Starting at $7.99/month, it's the most complete option if you don't want to miss a single game.

The platform offers commentary in both English and Spanish, replays and highlights for every match.

FOX and FS1: English Coverage

FOX holds the English-language rights for the United States. Matches are split between FOX (main matches, weekends) and FS1 (weekday matches). Both are available with an antenna or cable.

Telemundo: Spanish Coverage, Free

With a TV antenna, Telemundo broadcasts select matches completely free in Spanish. It's the best option for the Hispanic community wanting to watch the World Cup without subscriptions.

Match Times

World Cup 2026 matches will be played mainly in three time slots (Eastern Time):

| Slot | ET | CT | PT | |------|-----|-----|-----| | Morning | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | | Afternoon | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | | Evening | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |

Most matches will be at convenient times for the Americas — a huge advantage of hosting the tournament.

The 16 Venues

World Cup 2026 is played across 16 stadiums in three countries:

• United States (11 venues): MetLife Stadium (final), SoFi Stadium, AT&T Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, NRG Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, Lumen Field, Gillette Stadium, Levi's Stadium, GEHA Field
• Mexico (3 venues): Estadio Azteca (opening), Estadio Akron, Estadio BBVA
• Canada (2 venues): BMO Field, BC Place

Which Option Is Best for You?

If you want every match: Peacock ($7.99/month) If you want free in English: FOX + antenna If you want free in Spanish: Telemundo + antenna If you want the best experience: Peacock + fuboTV (cable channels included)

Create Your Prediction Pool

Think you know who wins the World Cup? Create your free prediction pool on Futbolify, invite your friends and compete predicting all 104 matches.