How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Schedule, Streaming Guide
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is officially underway, starting with the expanded Round of 32. Unlike the group stage, the knockouts are win-or-go-home; tied games will first go to two 15-minute halves, followed by the always nerve-racking penalty shootout.
At a Glance: How to Watch the World Cup
- Channels: Fox, FS1 (English); Telemundo, Universo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DirecTV; Fubo; Fox One; Peacock (Spanish)
- Dates: Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026
Fox holds the English-language broadcasting rights to the World Cup in the U.S. All 104 matches will be aired on TV, with 72 to air on Fox and 32 on FS1. As for streaming, all of the matches are available with Fox One, or with a live-TV service like DirecTV or Fubo that includes Fox and FS1.
Spanish-language coverage will be available on Telemundo, with 92 airing live on Telemundo and the rest on Universo. Every game will be available to stream in Spanish on Peacock. Fox and Telemundo are also available for free with an over-the-air antenna.
How to Watch the World Cup Live Without Cable
If you don’t have cable or an antenna, you can stream the games live with a live-TV service like DirecTV or Fubo. All games will be streaming on Fox One, while Spanish-language coverage is available over-the-air on Telemundo and Universo or online with Peacock.
DirecTV
DirecTV includes Fox, FS1, and Telemundo in its Entertainment package. It starts at $90/mo after a five-day free trial, with a $30 discount on the first month. The more affordable Sports package also carries Fox and FS1, but not Telemundo.
Fubo
Fubo carries Fox and Fox Sports 1 for English-language coverage of the World Cup, as well as Telemundo for games in Spanish. Fubo has a one-day free trial, and plans start at $45.99 for the first month.
Fox One
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Fox One is available as a standalone streaming service or as an add-on to Prime Video, and it includes all games on Fox and FS1. A three-day free trial is available.
Peacock
Peacock includes Spanish coverage of every game on Telemundo. Peacock doesn’t have a free trial, and it costs $10.99/mo for the Premium plan.
ExpressVPN
If you’re a U.S.-based fan looking to stream coverage from another country’s broadcaster, a VPN can get you access. ExpressVPN is currently available starting at $2.49/mo when you sign up for a 28-month subscription, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
World Cup Format
While the group stage follows a round-robin format, with multiple games played to determine the winning teams, the knockout stage is comparatively simple. It’s broken up into the Round of 32, followed by the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final, plus the third-place final. As the name suggests, there are no draws in the knockout stage; tied games will go to a 30-minute overtime, split into two halves. If the teams are still tied, the game automatically goes to a penalty shootout.
World Cup Knockout Stage
Here are the fixtures for the Round of 32. All times are ET.
Sunday, June 28
South Africa vs. Canada (0-1)
Monday, June 29
Brazil vs. Japan (2-1)
Germany vs. Paraguay: 4:30 p.m.
Netherlands vs. Morocco: 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30
Ivory Coast vs. Norway: 1:00 p.m.
France vs. Sweden: 5:00 p.m.
Mexico vs. Ecuador: 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1
England vs. DR Congo: 12:00 p.m.
Belgium vs. Senegal: 4:00 p.m.
U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 2
Spain vs. Austria: 3:00 p.m.
Portugal vs. Croatia: 7:00 p.m.
Switzerland vs. Algeria: 11:00 p.m.
Friday, July 3
Argentina vs. Cape Verde: 2:00 p.m.
Colombia vs. Ghana: 6:00 p.m.
Australia vs. Egypt: 9:30 p.m.
Round of 16: July 4 — July 7
Quarterfinals: July 7 — July 9
Semifinals: July 14 — July 15
Third-place final: July 18
Final: July 19