2026 FIFA Men's World Cup: Schedule and Viewing Options

2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Overview

The upcoming 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will feature 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. U.S. team captain Tim Ream described it as "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," reflecting the massive scale and global attention this tournament commands.

Broadcast Rights and Platforms

FOX and NBCUniversal hold the broadcasting rights for all 104 games, including 78 in the U.S., 13 in Canada, and 13 in Mexico. More than one-third of the matches—40 games—will be shown during primetime on FOX.

For Spanish-speaking audiences, every match will air on NBC's Telemundo and Universo. Additionally, all matches will be accessible via streaming on multiple platforms.

Watching the Tournament

• Viewers with a TV antenna or FOX network access can watch 70 matches free of charge.
• Fox Sports 1 will broadcast the remaining matches on cable.
• Spanish-language fans can catch 92 games free on Telemundo, with others available on Universo.
• The opening game between Mexico and South Africa (June 11), along with the U.S. opening match versus Paraguay (June 12), will stream free on Tubi, an ad-supported service owned by Fox.
• All matches are available through the FOX Sports app (FOX One), while Peacock offers exclusive Spanish-language streaming.
• Subscription services like YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV also provide access to all games.

U.S. Men's National Team 2026 Schedule

The U.S. team faces Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey in the group stage. Their first match kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The next games are June 19 at 3 p.m. ET in Seattle against Australia, and June 25 at 10 p.m. ET back at SoFi Stadium versus Turkey.

Knockout Stage Highlights

The knockout rounds begin June 28, with the Round of 32 played across various venues including Inglewood, Houston, and Mexico City. Matches continue through early July, leading to the semifinals on July 14 and 15 in Dallas and Atlanta. The third-place match is set for July 18 in Miami.

"It's not an accident that 5 billion people will be watching," said Tim Ream, capturing the tournament's massive draw.

Fans can follow ongoing updates, highlights, and news throughout the event at CBSSports.com.