The United States Men’s National Team enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a co-host with all the pressure and privilege that comes with playing on home soil. Drawn into Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad will play two of three group matches at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and one at Lumen Field in Seattle. This guide breaks down every USMNT fixture, broadcast channel, kick-off time, and streaming option available to American fans, plus how to watch from anywhere in the world.
The expanded 48-team World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 104 matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. All three USA group fixtures air on FOX in English, with Telemundo and Universo splitting Spanish-language coverage, and Tubi providing a free streaming option for the opener against Paraguay.
USA World Cup 2026 Fixtures: Full Schedule
The USMNT opens its home World Cup campaign on Friday, June 12 at SoFi Stadium against Paraguay, marking the first US-hosted World Cup match for the national team since 1994. The team then travels north to Lumen Field in Seattle for the second group fixture against Australia, before returning to SoFi for the decisive Group D finale against Türkiye. All three matches sit in primetime or late afternoon slots designed for maximum domestic TV reach.
| Date | Fixture | Stadium | Kick-Off (ET) | Kick-Off (PT) | US Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 12 | USA vs Paraguay | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | 9:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Fri, June 19 | USA vs Australia | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Thu, June 25 | Türkiye vs USA | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | FOX |
How to Watch the USA at the 2026 World Cup in the United States
All 104 World Cup matches will air in English across FOX and FS1, with FOX carrying 70 games and FS1 handling 34. Every single match will also stream live and on-demand inside the FOX Sports app and the new FOX One streaming service, including all three USMNT fixtures. The Spanish-language broadcast rights belong to NBCUniversal, with Telemundo airing 92 matches, Universo carrying the remaining 12, and Peacock acting as the exclusive Spanish digital home for the entire tournament.
A record 40 World Cup matches will air in primetime across FOX and FS1, the heaviest primetime load in US tournament history. Every USA group match is positioned to maximize domestic viewership, with the Paraguay opener and the Türkiye finale both falling in evening windows on the East Coast.
USA FIFA World Cup 2026 Free Streams
The cleanest free option for the USA’s opener against Paraguay is Tubi, the FOX-owned ad-supported streaming service. Tubi will stream the June 12 match against Paraguay in English at no cost, alongside the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11. NBCUniversal has also confirmed that the same USA vs Paraguay fixture will be available to stream for free in Spanish through the Telemundo app on launch night.
For the rest of the USMNT’s group stage, the Fubo 5-day free trial provides the broadest English-language coverage, carrying both FOX and FS1. Timing the trial around June 19 or June 25 covers either the Australia or Türkiye match, but not both. Sling Blue, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV STREAM also offer trial windows or first-month promotions that include FOX. A digital over-the-air antenna pulls a free FOX signal in nearly every US metro area, which makes the local FOX affiliate the simplest no-subscription path to every USMNT match.
It is important to note that Fubo currently does not carry NBCUniversal channels including Telemundo and Universo due to a carriage dispute. Spanish-language fans who want a free trial route should use DIRECTV STREAM, which includes both networks plus Peacock add-on options in its lineup.
USA FIFA World Cup 2026: FOX or FS1?
| Date | Opponent | English Broadcast | Spanish Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 | Paraguay | FOX | Telemundo |
| June 19 | Australia | FOX | Telemundo |
| June 25 | Türkiye | FOX | Telemundo |
Every USA group match has been assigned to FOX rather than FS1, reflecting the broadcaster’s strategy of placing host-nation games on the flagship over-the-air network for maximum reach.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 With Spanish Commentary
Telemundo handles all three USMNT group fixtures in Spanish as part of its 92-match tournament slate, while Universo picks up 12 lower-profile matches across the rest of the tournament. Both networks share the NBCUniversal Spanish-language strategy, which makes Peacock the exclusive streaming home for every single one of the 104 matches.
Peacock’s dedicated World Cup hub includes the Visión de Campo pitchside live experience, mobile-first vertical highlights, interactive bracket challenges, and full match replays in Spanish. ViX and Sling Latino also carry select Telemundo and Universo content for existing subscribers, but Peacock remains the only place to watch every single match with Spanish commentary on demand.
Can I Watch US Broadcasts While Traveling Outside the Country?
If you are traveling abroad during the tournament but want to keep the familiar FOX or Telemundo commentary, a VPN routes your internet connection through a US-based server and unlocks the FOX Sports app, FOX One, Peacock, and Tubi as if you were watching from home. ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark all maintain reliable US server networks that work with major streaming services, though access policies can shift during major events, so testing the connection before kickoff is recommended.
For travelers who prefer to follow local broadcasts in their destination country, many regions carry the World Cup on free-to-air channels. Fans in the UK can watch on BBC or ITV, viewers in Spain get full coverage from RTVE, and Brazilian fans can tune into Grupo Globo or CazéTV at no cost.
Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Around the World
| 🌍 Country / Region | 📺 Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | ATN |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | TV Klan |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | ENTV |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | RTVE |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Telefe |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | SBS |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | ORF |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | İTV |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | VRT |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | Red Uno |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Arena Sport |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Grupo Globo |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | BNT |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | Hang Meas |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Bell Media |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Chilevisión |
| 🇨🇳 China | CMG |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | Caracol Televisión |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Teletica |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | HRT |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Sigma TV |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | ČT |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | DR |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Teleamazonas |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | TCS |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | TV3 |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | FBC |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Yle |
| 🇫🇷 France | M6 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | ARD |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | ERT |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | Albavisión |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | Televicentro |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | PCCW |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | MTVA |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | RÚV |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | TVRI |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | IRIB TV3 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | RTÉ |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | KAN |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | RAI |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | NHK |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | QAZTRK |
| 🇽🇰 Kosovo | RTK |
| 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | KTRK |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | TV3 Latvia |
| 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | SRG SSR |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | TV3 Lithuania |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | VRT |
| 🇲🇴 Macau | TDM |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | Medianet |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | PBS |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | MBC |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | TelevisaUnivision |
| 🌎 Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | EduTV |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Arena Sport |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Acepro Media |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | NOS |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | TVNZ |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | Grupo Ratensa |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | Arena Sport |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | NRK |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Medcom |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Trece |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | América Televisión |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Aleph Group |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | TVP |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sport TV |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Antena |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Match TV |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | RAI |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | RTS |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Mediacorp |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | STVR |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | Arena Sport |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SABC |
| 🌏 South America | DSports |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | JTBC |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | RTVE |
| 🌍 Sub-Saharan Africa | New World TV |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | SVT |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | ELTA |
| 🇹🇯 Tajikistan | Varzish TV |
| 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste | ETO |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | TRT |
| 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan Sport |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | MEGOGO |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BBC |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Fox Sports (English) |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | Canal 5 |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | Zo’r TV |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | Televen |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | VTV |
USA’s Knockout Path Beyond the Group Stage
The expanded 48-team format introduces a new Round of 32 for the first time in World Cup history. The top two finishers from each of the 12 groups plus the eight best third-place teams advance to the round of 32, which kicks off June 28. If the USMNT wins Group D, the team would play a Round of 32 match on June 30 against a third-place qualifier from Groups A, B, C, E, or F.
The knockout bracket then progresses to the Round of 16 from July 4, quarterfinals on July 9 and 10, semifinals on July 14 and 15, and the third-place playoff on July 18 in Miami. The final takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET. The US hosts 78 of the 104 total tournament matches, including every fixture from the quarterfinals onward.
What to Know About the USMNT Before the Group Stage
Pochettino’s squad approaches the tournament with a roster anchored by AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, and Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna, with younger talents like Folarin Balogun and Yunus Musah pushing for starting roles. The hosts qualified automatically and avoided the CONCACAF qualifying gauntlet, using the extended runway for friendly matches against Brazil, Germany, and South Korea to fine-tune their tactical identity.
The Group D draw is widely viewed as favorable on paper, with Paraguay returning to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, Australia entering as a tactically organized but limited outfit, and Türkiye qualifying through the European playoffs. The USMNT’s bracket positioning means a potential Round of 16 collision course with Group A or Group B opponents, with Mexico, Canada, and Switzerland sitting as the highest-profile possibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is USA vs Paraguay on?
FOX in English, Telemundo in Spanish, with free streaming on Tubi and the Telemundo app.
What time does the USA play in the World Cup?
Three different kick-offs: 9 p.m. ET vs Paraguay, 3 p.m. ET vs Australia, and 10 p.m. ET vs Türkiye.
Can I watch USMNT World Cup matches for free?
Yes. Tubi streams the Paraguay opener for free, Fubo’s 5-day trial covers FOX, and a digital antenna pulls FOX over the air at no cost.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET.
Is every USA match on the same channel?
Yes. All three group fixtures air on FOX rather than FS1.
Who is the USMNT coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Mauricio Pochettino, who took over the role in 2024 after his Chelsea departure.
