The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already underway, and if you haven't sorted out how you're watching it, you're already behind. Group stage chaos, early upsets, and must-see fixtures are dropping daily across North America's 16 host cities. Here's exactly how to catch every match.
Your streaming options — and what they actually cost
In the US, Fox holds the English-language rights to 70 games, with FS1 carrying an additional 34. Spanish-language coverage is split between Telemundo (92 games) and Universo (12), both under NBCUniversal. That means no single cheap subscription covers everything — you'll need to pick your priority.
- Fox One — Fox's own app at $20/month. Covers every Fox and FS1 match in one place. Cleanest option if English commentary is all you need.
- Fubo — $45.99 for the first month, $55.99 after. Has Fox and FS1. A $5/month add-on unlocks 4K streams if your TV can handle it.
- Sling Select — $30/month, the leanest option for Fox and FS1 access.
- YouTube TV Sports package — $65/month, a recent cheaper tier that includes Fox and FS1.
- Peacock Premium — $10.99/month gets you Telemundo and Universo for the Spanish-language broadcasts.
- Hulu — $90/month for Fox and FS1. Telemundo costs an extra $11.99/month on top of that, which is genuinely hard to justify.
- DirecTV — The MySports base pack covers it for $50/month for the first two months.
Free trials exist if you're strategic. Fubo offers 7 days, Hulu offers 3. That won't carry you through the tournament, but it'll get you through the group stage fixtures you actually care about.
How to watch for free — legitimately
FIFA+ will stream select matches at no cost on their website. FIFA and YouTube have also struck a deal allowing rights holders to broadcast the first 10 minutes of any game and a number of full matches free on YouTube. Tubi — Fox's free streaming arm — will air the June 11 Mexico vs. South Africa and June 12 USA vs. Paraguay matches at no charge.
That's it. You can't free-stream the whole tournament. Anyone telling you otherwise is pointing you toward a dodgy stream that'll die in the 85th minute of a knockout match.
A VPN adds another layer of options. Connect to a UK server and BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub become available. France has L'Equipe TV and TF1 Player. Ireland has RTÉ Player. Spain has RTVE Play. Several of these are free with no subscription required — just a location spoof. Proton VPN and TunnelBear both offer free tiers worth trying, though streaming compatibility can shift without notice.
Today's matches and the full group stage picture
Today's slate features Brazil vs. Haiti and Scotland vs. Morocco in Group C, plus Türkiye vs. Paraguay and USA vs. Australia in Group D. The Americans kick off at 3 p.m. ET from Seattle — a must-watch given the home-soil pressure and the political noise surrounding international travel to the US this summer.
The full group breakdown puts some genuinely difficult pools together. Group J has Argentina and Algeria. Group I has France and Senegal. Group H is Spain vs. Uruguay with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde making up the numbers. The knockout rounds begin June 28, with the final scheduled for July 19.
The tournament runs across 16 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, East Rutherford, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. Spread across three countries, it's logistically unlike any World Cup before it — which makes the streaming setup all the more important for fans who can't afford to chase the action in person.
High ticket prices have pushed more people toward screens than ever. At $20/month for Fox One, the maths are straightforward.
