Fox Sports Unveils Expansive FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Schedule

Network to air record 70 matches on network TV, 40 in primetime across Fox and FS1

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:47pm by Ben Kaplan

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Fox Sports has announced its broadcast plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature a record 340 hours of live first-run programming, including 70 matches on the Fox network and 40 in primetime across Fox and FS1. This marks a significant increase over the 2022 World Cup coverage.

Why it matters

The expanded coverage underscores the growing popularity of soccer in the United States and Fox's commitment to making the 2026 World Cup, the first to be hosted by three countries (USA, Mexico, Canada), the most widely accessible tournament ever for American audiences.

The details

Fox Sports' FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule will include all 104 tournament matches airing live across Fox (70) and FS1 (34), with every match also streaming live and on-demand. An unprecedented 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in primetime. For the first time, the FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies and two matches will be simulcast live in 4K for free on the Tubi streaming service.

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 through July 19.
  • Fox Sports will offer 340 hours of first-run World Cup programming, a 100-hour increase over 2022.
  • The USMNT will face three opponents out of Group D, with all three matches airing on Fox.
  • The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies and two matches will air live on Tubi on June 11 and June 12.
  • Tubi will launch a FIFA World Cup Fox Hub on May 10, one month ahead of the tournament's kickoff.

The players

Eric Shanks

CEO & executive producer, Fox Sports.

Tubi

Fox Corporation's ad-supported streaming service that reaches over 100 million monthly active users.

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What they’re saying

“FIFA is putting on the biggest World Cup in history, and Fox Sports is living up to that standard. Our broadcast schedule affirms Fox is truly going to be America's home for the beautiful game over a span of 39 incredible days. We look forward to bringing the country together for its 250th birthday with all the world here for the greatest event on the planet.”

— Eric Shanks, CEO & executive producer, Fox Sports

What’s next

Specific details on matches and airtimes are available on the Fox Sports website.

The takeaway

Fox Sports' expansive coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a record number of matches on network TV and in primetime, underscores the growing popularity of soccer in the United States and the company's commitment to making the tournament the most accessible ever for American audiences.