How to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026: TV, Streaming, Groups, and Schedule Guide

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway, bringing football fans across the world together for the biggest tournament in the sport’s history. With matches taking place across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, fans have many ways to follow the action from home, online, or in their communities.

For viewers in the United States, World Cup matches can be watched in English on FOX and FS1, with streaming available through Fox ONE. Spanish-language coverage is available through Telemundo, with streaming on Peacock.

Match times vary because the tournament is being played across several time zones in North America. Most games are scheduled between 12:00 PM and 12:00 AM Eastern Time, giving fans a full day of football throughout the group stage.

The 2026 tournament is being hosted in 16 cities across three countries. In Canada, matches are being played in Toronto at BMO Field and Vancouver at BC Place. Other host cities include major locations across the United States and Mexico, such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Miami, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

This year’s World Cup features 48 countries, making it the largest edition of the tournament so far. Teams are divided into 12 groups, with each team hoping to reach the knockout rounds. The top two teams from each group will advance, along with the eight best third-place teams. Teams that finish fourth in their group will be eliminated.

Some of the early group-stage matches include Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay, Iran vs. New Zealand, France vs. Senegal, Iraq vs. Norway, and Argentina vs. Algeria.

For fans in Canada, the World Cup is especially exciting because the country is one of the host nations. Toronto and Vancouver will welcome teams, supporters, and visitors from around the world, creating a special atmosphere both inside and outside the stadiums.

Whether you are watching from home, joining a community watch party, or following updates online, the FIFA World Cup 2026 offers something for every fan. With more teams, more matches, and more host cities than ever before, this tournament is set to be a celebration of football, culture, and global connection.