(Yahoo)-All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be televised this summer, airing across FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo. These channels are available on platforms like DirecTV and YouTube TV, but if you’re not already a subscriber to one of their plans, there’s good news: you can sign up to watch all the World Cup action for $0 with one of their free trials. Plus, platforms like FOX One, which carries every game in English, and Peacock, which will be streaming every match in Spanish, are both available for free, either as part of a trial or through third-party providers.
Here’s what you need to know if you want to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free. Find out which channels games will be airing on and how to stream them without paying for cable.
Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free:
Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
Channels: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo
Streaming: Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, Fubo, and more
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 until July 19.
What channels are showing the 2026 World Cup games?
FOX and FS1 will be broadcasting every World Cup game in English. Spanish-language broadcasts of every World Cup game will air on Telemundo and Universo.
One thing to note: YouTube TV livestreams tend to run a slight delay, which isn’t ideal if you’re trying to keep up with the live game down to the exact second.
