The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Schedule and Viewing Options
The 2026 FIFA Men s World – With 104 matches planned across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup promises an intense global competition. While tickets may be in high demand and costly, fans have multiple avenues to follow the action without needing a physical ticket. Here’s a breakdown of how to access every game.
Broadcasting Rights and Platforms
The tournament’s coverage is managed by FOX and NBCUniversal, which hold rights for the 78 games in the U.S., alongside 13 matches each in Canada and Mexico. A notable portion—40 matches—will be broadcast during prime time on FOX, as highlighted by the network. For Spanish-language fans, all matches will be available on Telemundo and Universo, both under the NBC portfolio.
A record of 40 matches, or more than a third of the World Cup, will air during primetime on FOX, according to the broadcaster.
For viewers seeking on-demand access, platforms such as FOX One, Peacock, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV will offer streaming. Cord-cutters can enjoy the opening match on June 11, featuring Mexico versus South Africa, and the U.S. debut against Paraguay on June 12 for free via Tubi, an ad-supported service owned by Fox.
Free Viewing Options
Those with a standard TV antenna or smart TV access can watch 70 matches at no cost. The remaining 34 games will be available through Fox Sports 1, a cable network. Spanish-language broadcasts will provide free viewing for 92 matches on Telemundo, with the rest airing on Universo.
U.S. Men’s 2026 World Cup Schedule
The U.S. team will open its campaign on June 12 with a match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Subsequent group games are set for June 19 against Australia in Seattle and June 25 against Turkey at the same venue. All U.S. matches will be broadcast on FOX or Telemundo, depending on the time slot.
2026 World Cup Broadcast Timeline
The competition begins on June 11 in Mexico City, with Mexico hosting South Africa in the opener. The U.S. and Canada will kick off their respective campaigns the following day in Los Angeles and Toronto. The group stage continues through June 27, with a detailed schedule as follows:
June 11 3 p.m. ET — Mexico vs. South Africa (Group A) — Mexico City [FOX, Telemundo] 10 p.m. ET — South Korea vs. Czechia (Group A) — Guadalajara [FS1, Telemundo]
June 12 3 p.m. ET — Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) — Toronto [FOX, Telemundo] 9 p.m. ET — USA vs. Paraguay (Group D) — Inglewood [FOX, Telemundo]
June 13 3 p.m. ET — Qatar vs. Switzerland (Group B) — San Francisco Bay Area [FOX, Telemundo] 6 p.m. ET — Brazil vs. Morocco (Group C) — New York/New Jersey [FS1, Telemundo] 9 p.m. ET — Haiti vs. Scotland (Group C) — Boston [FS1, Telemundo]
June 14 12:00 a.m. ET — Australia vs. Turkey (Group D) — Vancouver [FS1, Telemundo] 1:00 p.m. ET — Germany vs. Curaçao (Group E) — Houston [FOX, Telemundo] 4:00 p.m. ET — Netherlands vs. Japan (Group F) — Dallas [FOX, Telemundo] 7:00 p.m. ET — Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador (Group E) — Philadelphia [FS1, Telemundo] 10:00 p.m. ET — Sweden vs. Tunisia (Group F) — Monterrey [FS1, Telemundo]
June 15 12 p.m. ET — Spain vs. Cape Verde (Group H) — Atlanta [FOX, Telemundo] 3 p.m. ET — Belgium vs. Egypt (Group G) — Seattle [FOX, Telemundo] 6 p.m. ET — Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay (Group H) — Miami [FS1, Telemundo] 9 p.m. ET — Iran vs. New Zealand (Group G) — Inglewood [FS1, Telemundo]
June 16 3 p.m. ET — France vs. Senegal (Group I) — New York/New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo] 6 p.m. ET — Iraq vs. Norway (Group I) — Boston [FOX, Telemundo] 9 p.m. ET — Argentina vs. Algeria (Group J) — Kansas City [FOX, Telemundo]
June 17 12 a.m. ET — Austria vs. Jordan (Group J) — San Francisco Bay Area [FS1, Telemundo] 1 p.m. ET — Portugal vs. DR Congo (Group K) — Houston or Mexico City [FOX, Telemundo] 4 p.m. ET — England vs. Croatia (Group L) — Toronto or Dallas [FOX, Telemundo] 7 p.m. ET — Ghana vs. Panama (Group L) — Toronto or Dallas [FS1, Telemundo] 10 p.m. ET — Uzbekistan vs. Colombia (Group K) — Houston or Mexico City [FS1, Telemundo]
June 18 12 p.m. ET — Czechia vs. South Africa (Group A) — Atlanta [FOX, Telemundo] 3 p.m. ET — Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group A) — Los Angeles [FOX, Telemundo] 6 p.m. ET — Canada vs. …
