The FIFA World Cup on DIRECTV is on FOX and FS1 for English-language coverage, with Spanish-language matches on Telemundo and Universo. DIRECTV’s own World Cup page says FOX/FS1 carry the 2026 tournament in English, while Telemundo and Universo carry Spanish coverage; another DIRECTV guide notes FS1 is channel 219 , with Telemundo East on 406 , Telemundo West on 407 , and Universo on 410.

Channel lineup

  • FOX : English-language World Cup matches.
  • FS1 : Additional English-language matches; on DIRECTV, FS1 is channel 219.
  • Telemundo : Spanish-language coverage.
  • Universo : Spanish-language coverage for select matches.

What to know

DIRECTV says the 2026 World Cup is available across these networks, so you won’t need a separate app for the main TV coverage. If you want the simplest setup, the key channels to remember are FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo.

Direct channel numbers

Network| DIRECTV channel
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FS1| 219 5
Telemundo East| 406 5
Telemundo West| 407 5
Universo| 410 5

TL;DR: On DIRECTV, the FIFA World Cup is mainly on FOX and FS1 , with Spanish coverage on Telemundo and Universo.