The 2026 FIFA World Cup men’s soccer tournament is scheduled to kick off from North America on Wednesday, with 32 teams competing in 64 matches for the men’s world championship.
The World Cup is dubbed the most-prestigious tournament in the world, and FIFA expects far more people to watch the World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament, which attracted nearly 3 billion viewers around the globe.
This year’s domestic telecast rights are held by Fox Corporation for matches with English commentary, and by Comcast’s Telemundo for matches with Spanish commentary. Most popular matches will be air on Fox’s free broadcast network and on Telemundo, which means most viewers will be able to watch the games for free with a simple, over-the-air antenna.
Those who need an antenna should strongly look at Mohu’s line of Leaf antennas. The Mohu Leaf line was the original — and heavily imitated — line of flat-style antennas. They affix nicely to a wall or window, and blend seamlessly with most home decor. They’re an attractive and elegant way to get free broadcast TV, though picking the right antenna is crucial.
The Mohu Leaf Metro antenna ($35 at Amazon) is the best flat antenna for people who live in major cities or close to their broadcast towers. Suburban dwellers and those in rural areas need a little more juice, which the Mohu Leaf Plus amplified antenna ($60 at Amazon) is more than capable picking up a signal from miles away.
We can personally vouch for these antennas — we use them in our home office to watch free broadcast TV from Fox, Telemundo and other networks on a daily basis. Antennas are good options for people who want to watch matches as they air on Fox or Telemundo. But they’re not the best option for people who want to save matches to watch at a later time, or for people whose nearby terrain makes it difficult to receive Fox or Telemundo signals. They’re also not going to give viewers access to every World Cup match, since some matches will only stream on Fox and Telemundo’s cable channels.
For those viewers, a streaming cable TV alternative is the best way to watch all 104 matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Many offer cloud-based DVRs that allow users to schedule and record shows, movies and sports for later viewing, and nearly all of them cost less than a traditional cable or satellite package. Even better, there’s no commitment — start the service during the World Cup, then cancel when you’re done.
Here’s a look at the best streaming services that offer live access to every match from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in English and Spanish, with the top option being the cheapest (consider all the options, though — some may have additional channels or features that you might like).
1. Sling TV
Cost: $20 a month (Sling Essentials package has Fox in major cities)
Free trial: Sometimes
Number of channels: 31-41 channels, depending on base package
Cloud DVR: 50 hours for free, 200 hours for extra fee
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Sling TV is one of the the CHEAPEST ways to watch every match from the FIFA 2026 World Cup without cable or satellite. The Sling Blue package contains local Fox stations and affiliates in most major cities, and offers access to Fox Sports 1, where some World Cup matches will be aired live. For matches airing on Fox Sports 2, Sling subscribers will need to add the Sports Extra package at a separate cost of $11 a month.
Right now, Sling TV has a promotion where new subscribers can get monthly access to local Fox stations in major cities and the sports network FS1 for just $20 per month through the Sling Essentials package. Those who want more channels can get Fox, FS1 and a number of other entertainment and news channels by upgrading to Sling Blue, which starts at $46 per month.
Sling TV is available across a wide number of devices, including popular streaming platforms (Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV/Google TV), on smart TV sets (Samsung, LG, Vizio, etc.), game consoles, phones, tablets and on computers.
2. Fubo
Cost: $46 during the FIFA World Cup tournament (Fubo Sports package)
Free trial: Yes
Number of channels: 28-283 channels, depending on package
Multiview feature: Yes!
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Fubo was built for soccer — and it happens to be one of the cheapest ways to watch several games at once, thanks to its robust multiview feature (available on supported devices).
The newly-launched Fubo Sports package includes access to local Fox stations and affiliates, two Fox Sports cable channels and, as of Wednesday afternoon, local Telemundo stations and affiliates across the country. That means every FIFA World Cup game in English and in Spanish is available through Fubo.
After an initial five-day free trial offer, the cost of Fubo sports lands at $46 during the tournament, then $55 per month after that first month. More than two dozen channels are available in the Fubo Sports package, including local stations from CBS and ABC, with additional ones coming soon. Local NBA, NHL and MLB games are also offered in the Fubo Sports package.
For die-hard sports fans, check out Fubo TV Pro, which costs $59 during the tournament after a special five-day free trial. Fubo TV Pro unlocks more than 220 channels, including live broadcast networks and sports-filled cable channels. A regional sports fee may apply in some areas.
Fubo is supported on all popular streaming devices, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV (Google TV), Apple TV and smart TVs made by Hisense, LG, Samsung and Vizio. Fubo is also offered on the Xumo Stream Box and on Xbox game consoles.
3. DIRECTV
Cost: Starts at $50 per month, but depends on package
Number of channels: Depends on package
Multiview feature: Yes, for some sports.
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DIRECTV and sports have gone together for years, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament is no exception: Every DIRECTV package that offers Fox and Telemundo will include access to all 104 games from the tournament, including its newly-launched MySports package, which costs just $65 per month (or $50 per month during a special trial).
DIRECTV’s Signature streaming packages offer a robust selection of news, entertainment and sports channels, including Fox and Telemundo networks that will offer all games from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Those packages are similar in build and price to DIRECTV’s traditional satellite plans, except no dish is required — stream live soccer games from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament with your existing smart TV or set-top box equipment.
Even better, DIRECTV’s plans with Fox channels include access to the streaming platform Fox One, which will offer 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in ultra-high definition (UHD/4K). Some DIRECTV receivers and streaming apps will also have matches in UHD/4K, though availability varies by device.
DIRECTV’s streaming app is available on most popular devices, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV (Google TV), LG webOS and Apple TV, among others.
4. Hulu + Live TV
Cost: Starts at $90 per month, includes the Disney streaming bundle
Number of channels: More than 100 broadcast and cable networks
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At $90 per month, Hulu + Live TV may not seem like a particularly frugal option — and, compared to the starting price of some other services, it isn’t. But the company makes up for it by offering streaming access to the Disney bundle — including Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus — as part of a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which means families who are already paying for the Disney Bundle without Hulu’s live TV service stand to save some money by switching or upgrading.
Hulu + Live TV will offer all 104 matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, with news coverage and sports commentary on many of its other channels, including ESPN and CBS Sports Network. Access to the full Hulu and Disney Plus on-demand catalog is also included.
Hulu + Live TV is widely supported on streaming platforms like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV (Google TV), Xumo Stream Box, PlayStation 5 and others.
5. Fox One
Cost: Starts at $20 per month
Channels: Fox, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox News, Fox Weather, Fox Business
Free trial: Yes, when accessed by clicking or tapping here
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Fox’s standalone streaming service Fox One offers online access to news, entertainment and sports from Fox’s broadcast network and cable channels, including local Fox stations. All 104 matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament will be available on Fox One in English, and the service offers a generous free trial offer when purchased through Amazon’s Prime Video Channels platform.
Buying a Fox One subscription through Amazon’s Prime Video Channels ensures your smart TV, streaming device, phone or tablet will have access to all games from the tournament — anywhere the Prime Video app is available, Fox One through Prime Video Channels will also work.
In addition to all 104 matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, Fox One through Prime Video Channels includes live access to Fox News, Fox Weather and Fox Business, plus games and other content from Fox Sports.
The Prime Video app is available on Amazon’s Fire TV Devices, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV (Google TV), Xumo, V (formelry VIDAA), TiVo OS and smart TVs made by Samsung, LG, Hisense, Element, Vizio and TCL, along with most popular game consoles, smartphones, apps and computers.
Other Services to Consider
- YouTube TV: The Google-backed services will offer access to all 104 games from the FIFA World Cup men’s soccer tournament, starting at $65 per month for YouTube TV’s Sports Plan, which includes Fox, Fox Sports, Telemundo and NBC Universo. While YouTube TV is generally a good option for streamers who want access to games from the FIFA World Cup tournament, the platform delivers most Fox stations and affiliates in 720p resolution and uses compression that might annoy some sports fans when it comes to picture quality. YouTube TV charges a separate $10 per month to access live sports in UHD/4K, and doesn’t guarantee that every sport offered on the platform will stream with that resolution (though most of the FIFA World Cup games offered by Fox will.)
- Peacock: Comcast’s own streaming service Peacock is a low-cost way to watch all 104 games from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, with plans starting at $11 per month for the sports-inclusive Peacock Premium option. However, Peacock will only offer FIFA World Cup games in Spanish — English-language rights are held by Fox, and English commentary is not available to Peacock streamers. Still, for those who simply want to follow the action (perhaps with the TV volume turned down), Peacock is a good option.
- Fox One: Fox sells access to its broadcast and cable channels directly to streamers by way of the Fox One app, which costs $20 per month. While the app is supported on most popular streaming devices, it isn’t available on some budget TVs running TiVo OS, V (VIDAA) and other platforms. Fox One is also not supported by PlayStation consoles. Streamers who use a platform not supported by the Fox One app directly should consider subscribing to Fox One through Amazon’s Prime Video Channels instead, which is available through the Prime Video app. Fox One is also available through The Roku Channel and YouTube.
- Tubi: Four years ago, Fox’s free streaming service offered match replays without any subscription. This year, Tubi is kicking things up a notch by offering a handful of live matches for free, though the platform requires streamers to register for a free Tubi account. Those who want to watch all matches from the FIFA World Cup tournament still need a cable-like streaming service.
Team USA Matches
Just want to root for the home team? Here are the first three matches for Team USA:
- Friday, June 12: USA v. Paraguay (in Los Angeles) at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Fox & Tubi
- Friday, June 19: USA v. Australia (in Seattle) at 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Fox
- Thursday, June 25: USA v. Turkey (in Los Angeles) at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Fox
Any game where Team USA advances will also be broadcast on Fox as well, meaning sports fans who simply want to stay on top of Team USA’s progression will only need to purchase and install a conventional antenna. Those who can’t receive a Fox signal should consider signing up for Sling TV, Fubo, DIRECTV or Hulu with Live TV.
