It doesn’t get much better than this! Forty-eight teams will compete in 104 games across the United States, Canada, and Mexico as we prepare for the endless intrigue that surrounds the 2026 World Cup.

The action begins on Thursday, June 11, when Mexico and South Africa collide at 3:00 p.m. ET. The first game for Team USA (Group D) takes place on Friday, June 12 as the Red, White, and Blue battle Paraguay at 9:00 p.m. ET. The next two games for the U.S. are scheduled for Friday, June 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET and Thursday, June 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET as we play Australia and Türkiye, respectively.

Every World Cup matchup will be streaming in Spanish on Peacock, with games available in English on FOX, FS1, the FOX Sports app, and FOX One. Are there additional World Cup streaming options? You bet! And a bunch of them offer free trials, too.

Here’s how to watch the 2026 World Cup on YouTube TV.

When Does The 2026 World Cup Start?

The opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is a clash between Mexico and South Africa. The action begins Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX, Peacock, Tubi, FOX One, and Telemundo.

What Channel Is The World Cup On?

You can watch the World Cup in English on FOX, FOX One, the FOX Sports app, 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.

All 104 World Cup matchups will be streaming in Spanish on Peacock and in English on FOX One and the FOX Sports app.

Can I Watch The World Cup on YouTube TV?

Yes! YouTube TV offers FOX and FS1 live streams. For a limited time, the service is available for $67.99/month for your first three months ($82.99/month after), or you can purchase the Sports Plan (30+ channels, including FOX and FS1) for $54.99/month for 12 months.

Does YouTube TV Offer a Free Trial?

Yes! The streamer is currently offering a ten-day free trial.

How To Stream The World Cup Without Cable:

You can also find a FOX or FS1 live stream with an active subscription to Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, or Sling TV. Fubo, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials for new subscribers.