Fox Sports Gears Up for 2026 FIFA World Cup: All 104 Games to be Broadcast Live
Fox Sports is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with plans to broadcast all 104 games live on the Fox broadcast network and FS1. The tournament, taking place from June 11 to July 19, will be hosted in 16 cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Viewers can also stream the games live on the Fox One streaming platform and the Fox Sports app.
Eric Shanks, CEO of Fox Sports, expressed excitement for the upcoming event, calling it the biggest production in the company's history. With more matches on broadcast television than ever before, the 2026 World Cup promises to captivate audiences with its expanded coverage and compelling storylines.
Fox Sports is set to deliver 340 hours of World Cup-related programming during the tournament, a significant increase from the previous edition in 2022. This will be Fox Sports' sixth time as the exclusive English-language TV rights provider for World Cup coverage in the U.S., while Telemundo holds the Spanish-language rights.
The U.S. Men's National Team Group Stage matches are scheduled for June 12 in Los Angeles, June 19 in Seattle, and June 25 in Los Angeles. The full broadcast schedule will be revealed after the FIFA World Cup 26 Final Draw, airing live on December 5 from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
As Fox Sports prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans can look forward to an unprecedented level of coverage and excitement surrounding the tournament. With all games broadcast live on multiple platforms, the 2026 World Cup promises to be a thrilling event for soccer enthusiasts around the world.