The 2026 tournament is hosted across North America, and if you're in the US, Fubo is one of the simplest ways to follow broad tournament coverage in one place. It includes Fox Sports and Telemundo and streams select fixtures in 4K. Here's the complete breakdown.
- 🥇 Best overall: Fubo — 7-day free trial, Fox + Telemundo, 4K
- 📺 Best for Spanish: ViX Premium — Telemundo + TUDN full package
- 🎁 Best free option: Fox broadcast (OTA) — selected matches only
Quick Answer — Best Streaming for World Cup 2026 in the USA
Fox Sports holds the English-language US broadcast rights and Telemundo/Universo covers Spanish. Both are live on Fubo, making it one of the more straightforward ways to follow the tournament without juggling multiple apps.
Fubo often runs a 7-day free trial. Check the current offer and billing terms before subscribing because trial length and plan details can change.
Full Fox Sports + Telemundo coverage · Cancel anytime · 4K on select matches
All Streaming Services Compared
Every major option side by side — prices as of May 2026:
| Service | Monthly price | Free trial | 4K | Fox Sports | Telemundo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fubo | $79.99 | ✅ 7 days | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sling TV Blue | $40.00 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hulu + Live TV | $82.99 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| DirecTV Stream | $79.99 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| ViX Premium | $7.99 | ✅ 7 days | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Fox.com / Fox Sports app | Free (with TV login) | — | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
Free Options to Watch in the USA
Fox will broadcast a significant portion of matches — including all US team games and the final — on its free over-the-air network. If you have a digital antenna or live in a cable-included apartment, you may not need a paid subscription at all.
- Fox OTA antenna — free, HD, local channel 5 / 25 depending on your DMA
- Tubi — Fox-owned free streaming; some replays expected post-match
- Peacock Free — does not carry Fox Sports; not useful here
Watching While Travelling
If you're travelling outside the USA, streaming availability can vary by market, device, and broadcaster terms. Check the official service help pages and your local rules before match day.
For the latest verified US fixture times, use the schedule page rather than relying on older listings.
Match Schedule in US Time Zones
All group stage matches kick off at one of three daily windows. Here are the local times:
| UTC kickoff | ET (New York) | CT (Chicago) | MT (Denver) | PT (LA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 18:00 | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 00:00 | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
The tournament runs into July. See the schedule page for the latest verified fixtures and local times.