Semifinals matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are airing on FOX (and in Spanish on Telemundo), These channels are available on platforms like DirecTV and YouTube TV, but if you’re not already a subscriber to one of their plans, there’s good news: you can sign up to watch all the World Cup action for free with one of their trials.
Plus, platforms like FOX One, which carries every game in English, and Peacock, which will be streaming every match in Spanish, are both available for free, either as part of a trial or through third-party providers.
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Here’s what you need to know if you want to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for $0. Find out which channels games will be airing on and how to stream them without paying for cable.
Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free:
Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
Channels: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo
Streaming: Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, Fubo, and more
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 until July 19.
What channels are showing the 2026 World Cup games?
FOX and FS1 will be broadcasting every World Cup game in English. Spanish-language broadcasts of every World Cup game will air on Telemundo and Universo.
How to watch the 2026 World Cup for free:
There are several ways to watch World Cup games for free in 2026. If you want to watch games in Spanish, you can get Peacock for free with services like Walmart+ and Instacart. And to watch English-language broadcasts on FOX and FS1, you can find those channels on several different services, all of which offer free trials.
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You can try FOX One free for 7 days, Fubo, and DirecTV for 5 days. For the longest trial of all of them, try YouTube TV free for 21 days. Better still, an antenna will get you access to Fox stations for free, too.
2026 FIFA World Cup schedule:
All times Eastern. Looking for the World Cup Spanish-language broadcast schedule? We’ve got you covered.
Tuesday, July 14
3 p.m.: France vs. Spain (FOX, Telemundo) — AT&T Stadium, Dallas
Wednesday, July 15
3 p.m.: England vs. Argentina (FOX, Telemundo) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Saturday, July 18
5 p.m.: Third-Place Playoff Match, Teams TBD (FOX, Telemundo) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Sunday, July 19
3 p.m. Championship Final, Teams TBD (FOX, Telemundo) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
