The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule and how to watch

Key Points:

• The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, held across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, features 104 matches from June 11 to July 19, with broadcasting rights shared by FOX and NBCUniversal for English and Spanish coverage, respectively.
• FOX will air 78 games including 40 primetime matches in English, while NBCUniversal's Telemundo and Universo will broadcast all matches in Spanish, with many available for free on TV antennas or streaming services like FOX One, Peacock, and Tubi.
• The U.S. team plays three group stage matches in June against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey, with kickoff times ranging from afternoon to late evening across various host cities including SoFi Stadium and Lumen Seattle.
• The tournament's group stage runs through June 27, followed by the knockout rounds from June 28 to July 15, culminating in the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, all broadcast live on FOX and Telemundo.
• Fans can access live matches on multiple platforms including free-to-air channels, cable networks, and subscription-based streaming services such as YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV, ensuring broad availability despite ticket scarcity and high prices.