How to watch the FIFA World Cup: Channels, streaming and more

Soccer2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 guide: Schedule, match times, channels, streaming and moreGet the latest on how to watch to the FIFA World Cup group round, and learn more about host cities, which teams are in each group, and how the elimination process works.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleLionel Messi breaks record for most career World Cup goals02:00Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 22, 2026, 3:57 PM EDTBy Joy BurtonThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and with highly anticipated matches happening every day, you won’t want to miss a beat.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.From schedules to where to watch, timing, groups, host cities and more, here’s your guide to staying up-to-date with this year’s World Cup.Follow along for live coverage Where can you watch the World Cup in the U.S.?World Cup coverage in the U.S. can be found on Fox and FS1 for English speakers. Spanish-language broadcasts will be hosted on Telemundo and Universo.Where can you stream the World Cup?The World Cup can be streamed directly on Fox ONE for English speakers and Peacock for Spanish speakers.What time do World Cup games typically start?Matches generally start between 12 p.m. and 12 a.m. ET. The games span multiple time zones.Which cities are hosting the World Cup in 2026?With World Cup matches taking place in 16 stadiums across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, host cities and match locations are:United StatesInglewood, California: SoFi StadiumSanta Clara, California: Levi’s StadiumEast Rutherford, New Jersey: MetLife StadiumFoxborough, Massachusetts: Gillette StadiumHouston: NRG StadiumArlington, Texas: AT&T StadiumPhiladelphia: Lincoln Financial FieldAtlanta: Mercedes-Benz StadiumSeattle: Lumen FieldMiami: Hard Rock StadiumKansas City, Missouri: Arrowhead StadiumCanadaToronto: BMO FieldVancouver, British Columbia: BC PlaceMexicoMexico City: Estadio AztecaZapopan, Jalisco...