Here we go! The 2026 World Cup officially starts today when Mexico and South Africa collide in the opening matchup!
Forty-eight teams will compete in 104 games across the United States, Canada, and Mexico as we prepare for the endless drama of the 2026 World Cup. Team USA begins in Group D as they start their tournament against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The U.S. team is also scheduled to play Australia on Friday, June 19 (3:00 p.m. ET) and Türkiye on Thursday, June 25 (10:00 p.m. ET start time).
Considering the overwhelming number of teams and matchups, streaming the World Cup can feel a bit daunting. But don’t worry; Decider’s here to provide you with an easy World Cup streaming guide. If you don’t want to miss one single goooooooal, here’s how to watch the 2026 World Cup on FOX, FS1, Peacock, and more!
When Does The World Cup Start?
The opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is a battle between Mexico and South Africa. The action begins Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX, Peacock, Tubi, and Telemundo.
Is The World Cup Streaming In English On Peacock?
Nope. The World Cup is only streaming in Spanish on Peacock.
What Channel Is The World Cup On?
There are a variety of places to stream World Cup action. You can watch live World Cup matchups in English on FOX, FOX ONE, and FS1, with games in Spanish airing on Telemundo, NBC Universo, and Peacock.
Per NBC, Telemundo will air 92 games, and NBC Universo will have 12.
The World Cup on Peacock Streaming Info:
You can watch the World Cup in Spanish via Peacock’s Premium tier ($10.99/month) or Premium Plus (limited ads, $16.99/month).
Per Peacock, two opening matches — Mexico vs. South Africa (June 11) and USA vs. Paraguay (June 12) — will “stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app and be made available to all Peacock subscribers, including the Select tier.”
Aside from the two opening games, Peacock’s “Select” tier ($7.99/month) doesn’t offer live sports.
Will All World Cup Games Be on Peacock?
Yes! All 104 World Cup matchups will be streaming in Spanish on Peacock.
How To Watch The 2026 World Cup on FOX:
You can stream live World Cup matchups in English on FOX, FOX ONE, the FOX Sports app, and FS1.
FOX One is available for $19.99/month or, for a limited time, $39.98 for the first three months. You can also bundle ESPN Unlimited and FOX One for $39.99/month. Want to sample the service? FOX One offers a three-day free trial.
Per FOX, every match will be available to stream live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports apps.
The opening ceremonies and two matches, Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 and United States vs. Paraguay on June 12, will stream for free on Tubi.
How To Watch The 2026 World Cup Without Cable:
The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.
You can also find a FOX or FS1 live stream with an active subscription to Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials for new subscribers.
Is FOX One on Amazon?
Yep. You can add FOX One to your Prime Video subscription for an additional $19.99/month. Amazon offers a three-day free trial.
Is Peacock Available on Amazon?
Yes! You can also purchase Peacock Premium Plus through Amazon for $16.99/month or $169.99/year. Prime Video offers a seven-day free trial.
One final option: You can bundle Apple TV and Peacock for $14.99/month.
Enjoy the World Cup!
