The 2026 FIFA World Cup started June 11 and will run through July 19, featuring a record 104 matches [1, 2, 3]. The tournament is hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking a joint North American effort [2].
A total of 48 national teams are competing in this expanded format, up from 32 in previous World Cups [2]. The opening day featured the ceremony and matches including Mexico versus South Africa and the United States versus Paraguay, both broadcast free in the US on Tubi [2].
Broadcast coverage in the US is led by Fox and FS1 in English, with Spanish-language broadcasts on Telemundo and Universo [2]. Fox’s streaming service, Fox One, offers every match live for $20 per month after a 3-day free trial and includes features like multiview to watch up to four games simultaneously and DVR capabilities [3].
Other streaming options for US viewers include Hulu + Live TV starting at $90 per month, Fubo from $46 per month, and Sling TV in $20 or $46 monthly packages [2, 3].
Fans can also access international free streams via VPN services such as ExpressVPN and NordVPN, allowing access to UK’s BBC iPlayer and ITVX or Australia’s SBS on Demand. Notably, ExpressVPN is an official FIFA partner for the 2026 World Cup and is running related promotions [1, 2]. "ExpressVPN (which also happens to be a top VPN pick for 2026 by our sister site, CNET) is an official FIFA partner for the 2026 World Cup, and is running some related promotions," according to a Lifehacker article [2].
The final match is scheduled for July 19, concluding the six-week event across the three host nations [1, 2, 3].
