2026 FIFA Men's World Cup: Full Schedule and Viewing Options

Overview of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will feature 104 matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. U.S. team captain Tim Ream described it as "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks." The event has already kicked off on Thursday, June 11, attracting an estimated 5 billion viewers worldwide.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

FOX and NBCUniversal hold the rights to broadcast the tournament's games in the U.S., including 78 matches played on U.S. soil plus 13 matches each in Canada and Mexico. FOX plans to air a record 40 matches during primetime slots. For Spanish-speaking audiences, all games will be shown on NBC-owned networks Telemundo and Universo.

Seventy matches are accessible for free over-the-air through FOX or on smart TVs with network access; the remainder appear on cable channel Fox Sports 1. In Spanish, 92 matches are available without cost on Telemundo, with Universo broadcasting the rest via cable.

Cord-cutters can stream select opening matches free on Tubi, an ad-supported service owned by Fox. All games stream live on FOX One and the FOX Sports app. Spanish-language streaming is exclusive to Peacock. Other subscription platforms like YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV also provide access.

U.S. Men's Team 2026 Group Stage Matches

• June 12 at 9 p.m. ET: USA vs. Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
• June 19 at 3 p.m. ET: USA vs. Australia at Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
• June 25 at 10 p.m. ET: USA vs. Turkey back at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Opening Matches and Key Dates

The tournament began on June 11 with Mexico hosting South Africa in Mexico City. The U.S. and Canada started their campaigns on June 12 in Los Angeles and Toronto, respectively. Group stages continue through June 27.

Knockout Stage Highlights

The Round of 32 begins on June 28 in Inglewood and continues through early July, culminating in the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Each knockout match will be shown on FOX and Telemundo.

Key knockout dates include:

• June 28 - Round of 32 starts
• July 4-7 - Round of 16 matches
• July 9-11 - Quarterfinals
• July 14-15 - Semifinals
• July 18 - Third-place match in Miami
• July 19 - World Cup Final

Where to Follow Updates

Fans can keep track of scores, news, and highlights throughout the tournament at CBSSports.com. Whether watching on TV, streaming, or attending in person, this World Cup promises nonstop soccer action across North America.