How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Quick Answer
In the US, all 104 matches air live on FOX and FS1 (English) or Telemundo and Universo (Spanish), with streaming on Tubi, Peacock, and FOX Sports App. In the UK, BBC and ITV broadcast free-to-air. In China, CMG/CCTV has exclusive rights. Japan coverage is on NHK, Nippon TV, Fuji TV, and DAZN.
Detailed Explanation
The 2026 World Cup will be the most widely broadcast sporting event in history. In the US, FOX holds English-language rights for all 104 matches — split between FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches) — with Tubi offering free 4K streaming for the opening ceremony and select matches. Telemundo carries 92 matches in Spanish, with Universo covering the remaining 12. In the UK, BBC and ITV share coverage on free-to-air television with streaming on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. China's CMG has exclusive nationwide rights across all platforms. Japan has comprehensive coverage through NHK, commercial broadcasters, and DAZN for streaming.
📌Key Points
- 1US English: FOX (70 matches) + FS1 (34 matches); streaming on FOX Sports App and Tubi
- 2US Spanish: Telemundo (92) + Universo (12); streaming on Peacock
- 3UK: BBC + ITV free-to-air; streaming on BBC iPlayer + ITVX
- 4China: CMG/CCTV exclusive rights
- 5Japan: NHK + Nippon TV + Fuji TV; streaming on DAZN
- 6All 104 matches broadcast live in every major market
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