The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be broadcast live across multiple free-to-air TV channels and streaming platforms. In the United States, Fox Sports holds the English-language rights, with matches airing on Fox and FS1. Telemundo and Universo will provide Spanish-language coverage. Streaming is available via Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes app, and Peacock (for Spanish-language).
In Canada, CBC/Radio-Canada and TSN/RDS share rights. CBC will offer free English and French broadcasts on TV and online via CBC Gem. In the United Kingdom, the BBC and ITV will share coverage, with matches available on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ITV1, and ITVX. Other countries with free broadcasts include: ARD/ZDF (Germany), TF1/M6 (France), RAI (Italy), and NHK (Japan).
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 host cities. Key dates: Opening match on June 11 at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey). The group stage ends June 27, knockout rounds start June 29. For a complete schedule, visit FIFA.com or official broadcaster websites.
Note: Some streaming services may require a free account or cable login. VPNs can access geo-blocked free streams. Always use official sources to avoid scams.
