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where can watch world cup live 2026 online

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being streamed through a mix of broadcasters and live-TV services, with FOX and FS1 carrying English-language coverage in the U.S. and Telemundo/Universo carrying Spanish-language coverage; several services offer free trials or free access options.

Where to watch online

  • FOX One : carries every game in English and has been listed as a free option through a trial.
  • Fubo : offers World Cup streaming and has been listed with free-trial access for new users.
  • Peacock : carries Spanish-language coverage of every match.
  • DIRECTV and YouTube TV : have been listed among services that carry the channels with free-trial access.
  • BBC iPlayer and ITVX : free-to-watch options in the U.K. for World Cup coverage.

Best free options

  • In the U.S., the easiest legal free route is usually a free trial on a live-TV streaming service that includes FOX/FS1.
  • For Spanish coverage, Peacock has been described as streaming every match in Spanish.
  • In the U.K., BBC iPlayer and ITVX are free.

Quick note

Availability can vary by country, match, and language rights, so the exact service you need depends on where you are watching from.

TL;DR: In the U.S., look first at FOX One, Fubo, DIRECTV, or YouTube TV for English coverage, and Peacock for Spanish coverage; in the U.K., use BBC iPlayer or ITVX.

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