Fubo and Sling TV are the two most popular affordable options for watching the 2026 tournament in the US. Both carry Fox Sports — the official English-language broadcaster. The differences come down to price, trial availability, Spanish coverage, and picture quality. Here's the honest breakdown.
- 🥇 Fubo wins for most fans: 7-day free trial covers the full group stage, 4K on select matches, includes Telemundo
- 💰 Sling wins if you want the cheapest monthly rate after the group stage ends ($40 vs $79.99)
Includes Fox Sports + Telemundo + 4K · Cancel anytime
Pricing Compared
| Fubo | Sling TV Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $79.99 | $40.00 |
| Free trial | ✅ 7 days | ❌ |
| Annual option | ❌ | ❌ |
| Simultaneous streams | Up to 10 | 3 (Blue) |
| DVR storage | 1,000 hours | 50 hours (free) / 200 (paid) |
Sling is almost half the price, but the $39.99 difference matters less during a free-trial window. If you subscribe on June 10 and cancel on June 18, you've watched the first 24 group stage matches for $0 on Fubo vs $40 on Sling.
Match Coverage Compared
| Channel | Fubo | Sling TV Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Fox | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fox Sports 1 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fox Sports 2 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Telemundo | ✅ | ❌ |
| Universo | ✅ | ❌ |
| All 104 matches | ✅ | ✅ |
If you watch in Spanish, Fubo is the clear choice. Sling Blue does not include Telemundo or Universo — those Spanish-language feeds carry exclusive Spanish commentary for every match.
Streaming Quality and Devices
Fubo streams in up to 4K on select matches (Fox's 4K-designated fixtures). You need a 4K-capable device and a connection above 25 Mbps. Supported devices: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, iOS, Android, web browser, and select Samsung/LG smart TVs.
Sling TV Blue maxes out at 1080p HD. It runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, iOS, Android, and web browsers. No 4K option.
Free Trial Comparison
Fubo currently offers a 7-day free trial. Sling TV has no free trial as of May 2026 — but Sling occasionally offers $20 off the first month through promotional links.
No payment charged until day 8 · Cancel anytime from app
$40/mo · No trial · Best long-term value
Verdict — When to Choose Each
Choose Fubo if:
- You want to watch the group stage for free (7-day trial)
- You watch in Spanish (Telemundo + Universo included)
- You want 4K on the biggest matches
- You have a large household (up to 10 simultaneous streams)
Choose Sling TV Blue if:
- You're subscribing for the full tournament and price is the priority
- You only need English commentary
- You already have a Sling account and want to add the Sports Extra pack