FOX Sports Reveals Historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule

FOX One and Tubi to take center stage for the biggest soccer event of the summer

Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:39pm

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FOX Sports has unveiled its broadcast plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature a historic streaming lineup on FOX One and Tubi. The network is expanding its coverage to 340 hours, with 40 matches airing in primetime on FOX and FS1. Every match will stream live and on demand on FOX One, which will also offer 4K coverage. The opening ceremonies and two matches will stream for free on Tubi, and the FIFA World Cup FOX Hub will launch on Tubi with exclusive content.

Why it matters

This World Cup is the first 48-team tournament, and FOX is treating it like the splash it is. The network is expanding its coverage, moving more matches to primetime, and building a streaming-first experience to cater to cord-cutters and 4K enthusiasts. This marks FOX's sixth time covering the elite tournament, and the network is pulling out all the stops to make it the most accessible World Cup yet for American viewers.

The details

FOX Sports' 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage will air 104 matches live across FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches). An unprecedented 40 matches will be in primetime on the two networks. Every match will stream live and on demand on FOX One, and FOX One will offer matches in 4K. The opening ceremonies and two matches will stream for free on Tubi, and the FIFA World Cup FOX Hub will launch on Tubi with original and exclusive content.

  • The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs Thursday, June 11 – Sunday, July 19, 2026.
  • The USMNT opener against Paraguay on Friday, June 12 will be preceded by a special three-hour pregame show.
  • The Fourth of July will feature eight straight hours of live matches, including a pair of Round of 16 games.

The players

FOX Sports

The American sports broadcasting division of the Fox Corporation, which will be the exclusive English-language broadcaster of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

FOX One

FOX Sports' streaming platform that will offer all 104 matches live and on demand, including in 4K.

Tubi

FOX's free ad-supported streaming service that will stream the opening ceremonies and two matches for free, as well as host the FIFA World Cup FOX Hub with exclusive content.

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What they’re saying

“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, FOX Sports CEO & Executive Producer

What’s next

The full match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still subject to change, but FOX Sports has laid out an ambitious plan to make this the most accessible World Cup yet for American viewers.

The takeaway

FOX Sports is going all-in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a historic streaming lineup, expanded primetime coverage, and a commitment to bringing the world's biggest soccer tournament to fans across the United States in 4K and on multiple platforms.