World Cup 2026 TV Schedule and Broadcast Guide
Complete World Cup 2026 TV schedule with US broadcast times. Know which channel every match is on — FOX, FS1, or Telemundo.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With 104 matches over 39 days, there is football nearly every day for more than five weeks. Here is everything you need to know about the TV schedule and where to watch each match.
Schedule Overview
| Phase | Dates | Matches | Daily Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage (Matchday 1-2) | June 11 – June 28 | 64 | 3-4 per day |
| Group Stage (Matchday 3) | June 29 – July 2 | 32 | 8 per day (simultaneous) |
| Round of 32 | July 3 – July 6 | 16 | 4 per day |
| Round of 16 | July 7 – July 10 | 8 | 2 per day |
| Quarterfinals | July 11 – July 12 | 4 | 2 per day |
| Semifinals | July 15 – July 16 | 2 | 1 per day |
| Third Place Match | July 18 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | July 19 | 1 | 1 |
Group Stage Schedule
The group stage features 48 teams in 12 groups of four. Each team plays three matches. The schedule is spread across all 16 venues in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Typical daily schedule during group stage (Matchdays 1-2):
| Slot | Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Match 2 | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| Match 3 | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Match 4 | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Matchday 3 (final group games): The last round of group matches kicks off simultaneously within each group to prevent collusion. This means up to 8 matches in a day, with pairs kicking off at the same time. FS1 and FOX typically split simultaneous matches, with studio coverage toggling between games.
Knockout Round Schedule
The expanded 48-team format introduces a Round of 32 for the first time:
Round of 32 (July 3-6):
- 16 matches over 4 days
- 4 matches per day: 12 PM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM ET
- All matches in US venues
Round of 16 (July 7-10):
- 8 matches over 4 days
- 2 matches per day: 2 PM and 5 PM ET
- All matches in US venues
Quarterfinals (July 11-12):
- 4 matches over 2 days
- 2 matches per day: 2 PM and 5 PM ET
- All in US venues (likely MetLife, AT&T Stadium, SoFi, Hard Rock)
Semifinals (July 15-16):
- 2 matches, 1 per day at 5 PM ET
- MetLife Stadium and one other major venue
Final (July 19):
- MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- Kick-off: 3 PM ET
- FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
US Channel Assignments
FOX Sports splits coverage across FOX and FS1:
FOX (main broadcast channel):
- Opening Match (June 11)
- All USMNT group stage matches
- Select high-profile group matches
- Quarterfinals (split with FS1)
- Both semifinals
- The Final
FS1:
- Majority of group stage matches
- Round of 32 (most matches)
- Round of 16 (split with FOX)
- Quarterfinals (split with FOX)
Telemundo:
- All matches in Spanish on Telemundo or Universo
- Streaming on Peacock
How to access each channel:
- FOX: free antenna, Tubi (free), all live TV services
- FS1: cable, Fubo TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV
- Telemundo: cable, Peacock, Telemundo app
Time Zones Guide
Matches are scheduled across venues in four US time zones, plus Mexico City (CT) and Vancouver (PT). Here is how kick-off times translate across the US and internationally:
| Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific | UK (BST) | AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 10 AM | 9 AM | 8 AM | 4 PM | 1 AM+1 |
| 2 PM | 1 PM | 12 PM | 11 AM | 7 PM | 4 AM+1 |
| 5 PM | 4 PM | 3 PM | 2 PM | 10 PM | 7 AM+1 |
| 8 PM | 7 PM | 6 PM | 5 PM | 1 AM+1 | 10 AM+1 |
Key Dates to Mark
- June 11 — Opening Match (venue TBC), 5 PM ET on FOX
- June 12-14 — USA group stage Match 1
- June 15-18 — USA group stage Match 2
- June 25-28 — USA group stage Match 3
- July 3-6 — Round of 32
- July 7-10 — Round of 16
- July 11-12 — Quarterfinals
- July 15-16 — Semifinals
- July 18 — Third-place match
- July 19 — FINAL at MetLife Stadium, 3 PM ET
Set your calendar reminders now. The complete match-by-match schedule with specific teams and venues will be published by FIFA after the group draw is finalized.
Schedule is based on FIFA’s confirmed tournament structure and expected broadcast patterns. Specific match times and channel assignments will be announced by FOX Sports closer to the tournament.