The World Cup is upon us and while excitement abounds, plenty of people are still wondering how they can get in on the action from home.
Over 100 games set to take place over the next five weeks, as the U.S., Canada and Mexico host soccer’s most prestigious international competition. The quadrennial men’s soccer championship begins June 11, with an opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium. The 48-team tournament will be held in 16 cities across the three host countries, with the final scheduled for July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
While certain countries will be able to watch all games for free on broadcast television, the U.S. is facing a different reality.
Fox and Fox Sports (FS1) will be airing all World Cup matches from start to finish. Streaming is available via Fox ONE.
For Spanish language speakers, matches will air on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming available on Peacock.
YouTube TV might appear to be the best option for those who want every match available. But at an average price of $83 per month, there are certainly cheaper options out there.
Those who don’t have cable but are looking to catch the matches across Fox and Fox Sports can opt for a Fox ONE membership. At $19.99 per month, it’s a much cheaper option to access all matches when compared to YouTube TV. In addition to a free three-day trial, the streaming service is also running a buy two months, get one free deal for $39.98, which more than covers the duration of the World Cup.
For those who want to watch a match or two before committing to a paid plan, Fox-owned streaming service Tubi TV is showing select opening round matches — including the June 11 tournament opener and the June 12 USA game — for free.
Aside from YouTube TV, other subscription services like Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will be showing most, if not all, matches throughout the tournament. Fubo's sports package is currently discounted to $45.99 per month, inclusive of all 104 World Cup matches. Hulu + Live TV subscriptions start at $89.99 per month and are subject to blackout restrictions, meaning customers may not be able to access all World Cup games.
The 2026 World Cup officially kicks off June 11 when Mexico faces South Africa. Team USA will play for the first time Friday, June 12, against Paraguay.
For more on the World Cup, follow The Independent’s live blog.
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