The 2026 World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, and you do not need a cable box to catch all 104 matches. FOX and FS1 hold the English-language rights in the United States, with Telemundo handling the Spanish-language broadcasts, and every one of those channels is available on a live-TV streaming service. Here is how to watch the 2026 World Cup on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and Sling, with prices, free trials, and 4K options side by side.
Best Streaming Services for the 2026 World Cup
| Service | Base Price (per month) | Free Trial | Carries | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | About $82.99 | Up to 21 days | FOX, FS1, Telemundo | 4K Plus add-on (extra) |
| Hulu + Live TV | About $82.99 | New-subscriber trial | FOX, FS1, Telemundo | No native 4K |
| FuboTV | Pro about $84.99, Elite about $94.99 | 7 days | FOX, FS1, Telemundo | Yes, on the Elite tier |
| Sling TV | Sling Blue about $45.99 | Promo pricing (no standard trial) | FOX and FS1 in select markets, Telemundo | No 4K |
| FOX One | About $19.99 | 7 days | FOX and FS1 only | Select matches in 4K |
Quick Picks by Need
- Cheapest overall: FOX One at about $19.99 per month if you only need the English FOX and FS1 feeds.
- Best free trial: YouTube TV, with a trial that has run up to 21 days, enough to cover much of the group stage.
- Best for 4K: FuboTV’s Elite tier is the simplest way to unlock 4K English broadcasts.
- Best for Spanish: Peacock streams Telemundo’s coverage, or get Telemundo and Universo in any of the live-TV bundles above.
- Cheapest full bundle: Sling Blue at about $45.99 per month, with FOX carriage that depends on your market.
A Few Things to Check Before You Subscribe
Two details trip up cord-cutters every tournament. First, confirm your local FOX affiliate is included, since a handful of bundles, Sling in particular, carry FOX only in certain markets. Second, line up the free trials with the calendar: starting a 7-day trial on opening day, June 11, gets you through the first wave of group-stage matches at no cost. For the full broadcaster rundown, the FOX Sports World Cup hub lists every match window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup without cable?
FOX and FS1 carry the English-language matches and Telemundo carries the Spanish-language matches, and all of them are available on live-TV streaming services. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and Sling TV all carry FOX, while Telemundo coverage also streams on Peacock.
What is the cheapest way to stream the 2026 World Cup?
FOX One, the network’s standalone streaming service at about $19.99 per month, is the cheapest way to get FOX and FS1, and it has a 7-day free trial. Sling Blue is the cheapest full live-TV bundle at about $45.99 per month, though FOX availability depends on your market.
Which streaming service has the longest free trial for the World Cup?
YouTube TV has offered free trials of up to 21 days, which covers more than half of the group stage. FuboTV and FOX One offer 7-day trials, and Hulu offers a trial for new subscribers.
Can I stream the World Cup in Spanish for free?
Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage streams on Peacock, which requires a subscription. Telemundo and Universo are also included on the major live-TV services listed above.
More 2026 World Cup Resources
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Central – schedules, brackets, and printable time-zone grids.
- 2026 World Cup City Schedules – match-by-match guides for all 16 host cities.
- 2026 World Cup Standings – live group tables for all 12 groups.
- 2026 World Cup Group of Death – what the data models say about the toughest group.
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