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Archived guide. The 2026 World Cup finished on 19 July 2026 — this page is kept as a record of how the tournament was broadcast in United States. For current football, see how to watch football legally while travelling.
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United States
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How the 2026 World Cup
was broadcast in United States

FOX 70 + FS1 34 (English); Telemundo 92 free (Spanish); FOX One streams all 104 in 4K paid

Where to watch in United States

UPDATED 2026-05-05
FOX ↗ FREE
App: FOX Sports App / Tubi
FS1 ↗ PAID
Universo PAID
Free matches
70
Free streaming
FOX Sports App / Tubi
Coverage
PARTIAL FREE

Watching football away from United States?

Domestic broadcasters geo-block their streams outside the country, so a subscription you pay for at home stops working the moment you travel. Our evergreen guide explains the legitimate way around it.

How to watch football legally while travelling →

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2026 World Cup free to watch in United States?
Partly. FOX 70 + FS1 34 (English); Telemundo 92 free (Spanish); FOX One streams all 104 in 4K paid FOX carried the free coverage.
How did fans watch United States's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a United States server to reach their home broadcaster, since those streams are geo-blocked outside the country. The same approach still works for ongoing domestic league football — see our evergreen guide on watching football legally while travelling.
Which app streamed the World Cup in United States?
FOX Sports App / Tubi was the main free streaming option in United States. Not all 104 matches were available free.

Other countries in Americas

Canada Mexico Brazil Argentina Colombia All 78 nations →
📅 Full match schedule → 🔒 Best VPNs for the World Cup →