Fox One or Peacock: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup by Language

Every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup streams in the United States, and the language the viewer wants decides the platform. Fox One carries all 104 matches in English; Peacock carries every match in Spanish through Telemundo’s coverage. The tournament runs June 11 through July 19 across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the easiest way for most viewers to pick a stream is to pick the language first.

That choice is also the most consequential one for the platforms involved. Fox One is less than a year old and the World Cup is its first marquee test as Fox Corporation’s direct-to-consumer flagship. Peacock has carried Telemundo’s Spanish-language sports feed since 2020 and is now hosting every match in Spanish as its largest single Hispanic-market push. Each service gets a captive audience for the largest sporting event on the U.S. summer calendar, and the test for both platforms is whether those viewers stay on board after the trophy is lifted.

One Tournament, Two Flagships, One Language Choice per Stream

Fox Sports holds the English-language broadcast rights for every match of the 2026 World Cup. Telemundo, owned by NBCUniversal, holds the Spanish-language rights through 2030. The two networks have not shared a feed in the United States, and every game streams on a different platform depending on the language the viewer prefers.

A single game illustrates the split cleanly. Match 81, the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina, kicks off Wednesday, July 1 at 8 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The English feed runs on Fox One and on the Fox broadcast network; the Spanish feed runs on Peacock and on Telemundo. Every one of the all 104 matches is available on both platforms, so the choice is genuinely about language rather than access.

Fox One Carries the English-Language Feed

Fox One launched August 21, 2025 as Fox Corporation’s first direct-to-consumer bundle, bringing Fox broadcast, Fox News, Fox Business, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, Fox Deportes and local Fox stations together for $19.99 per month, or $199.99 per year. The service is positioned for cordless households and for current pay TV subscribers who can authenticate through their bundle, as Fox One’s August 21, 2025 launch and pricing details.

Fox Sports CEO and executive producer Eric Shanks called this World Cup “the biggest production in our company’s 32-year history.” All 104 matches stream live on Fox One, with 70 on the Fox broadcast network and 34 on FS1. The Fox Corporation’s free ad-supported Tubi simulcasts the first two matches in 4K with no subscription required.

For cord-cutters, Fox One is the cheapest direct route to every match on a single app. The Fox broadcast network also carries 70 of the 104 matches on free over-the-air television, which removes the subscription question for anyone with an antenna. New Fox One subscribers can use a three-day free trial to test the service against the rest of the Fox Corporation portfolio. The bundle also brings in Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, FS1, FS2, the Big Ten Network, and local Fox stations.

Peacock Hosts Telemundo’s Spanish Broadcast

NBCUniversal’s Peacock is the streaming home of every Spanish-language World Cup broadcast in the United States, and the service is hosting more than 700 hours of Spanish-language programming across Peacock’s Spanish-language World Cup hub. Telemundo holds the rights through 2030. All 104 matches stream live in Spanish on Peacock Premium and Premium Plus through July 19.

“There will be no better place to experience the FIFA World Cup than Peacock. With Telemundo’s expert coverage and Peacock’s award-winning innovation, fans can immerse themselves in the passion of fútbol en Español, all with the industry’s most advanced streaming technology.”

Joaquin Duro, executive vice president of sports and head of streaming at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, said in a statement. Telemundo is fielding nine play-by-play and color commentator teams and more than 20 reporters across the three host countries. The Peacock World Cup hub surfaces live matches, replays, schedules, country- and group-specific news and highlights in Spanish for the first time. Duro has also pointed out that 35% of Telemundo’s 2022 World Cup consumption was in English, evidence of a bilingual audience that crosses language feeds.

Peacock is also adding technical features that Fox One is not matching on the audio and visual side. Every match streams in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos on compatible devices. The mobile app adds Visión de Campo, a vertical multi-angle viewing experience for select matches in the knockout rounds.

• Spanish-language World Cup hub with live matches, replays, and group-specific highlights
• Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound on supported devices
• Visión de Campo, a vertically optimized multi-angle viewing experience on mobile
• Live Picks and Trivia, where subscribers predict match outcomes inside the Peacock app
• Traditional Multiview, which lets living-room screens show multiple matches at once
• Tourney Brackets starting at the quarterfinals, with follow-along functionality through the final

Pricing, Hours, and Scale

Fox One starts at $19.99 per month with no cheaper ad-supported tier, while Peacock Premium runs $10.99 per month with ads and Peacock Premium Plus is $16.99 per month ad-free. Both Peacock plans are also sold annually as 12 months for the price of 10, a structure Fox One does not currently offer.

Telemundo and Universo carry all 104 matches on linear, with Telemundo airing 92 and Universo airing 12. Combined with Peacock’s Spanish stream, the Telemundo group is delivering more than 700 hours of Spanish-language programming on a scale no previous World Cup has matched, as Fox and Telemundo’s broadcast upgrade plans detail. Fox Sports is countering with nine English-language announcing teams for the group stage, with John Strong and Stu Holden calling the United States team’s games. The two networks are splitting access at the lower end of the market through free over-the-air and free ad-supported streaming.

Commentators and Production Differences

The English-language roster reads like a global all-star team. Fox Sports’ studio coverage is anchored by former internationals Alexi Lalas, Carli Lloyd, Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Peter Schmeichel, Clarence Seedorf, Thiago Alcantara, and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández. Reporters include Alex Aljoe, Geoff Shreeves, Jenny Taft, Katie Shanahan, Natalie Gedra and Tom Rinaldi.

Telemundo’s booth is built around nine play-by-play and color commentator teams and more than 20 reporters across the three host countries. Andrés Cantor, the voice behind the famous “Goooool!” call, and Omar Zeron handle the United States’ opening match against Paraguay on June 12. Former Brazilian World Cup winner Dunga and former Paraguayan international Roque Santa Cruz contribute analysis across the group stage.

Fox has rebuilt its production around Stage B, a Los Angeles hub with an LED augmented-reality wall whose display contains 50 million pixels. The tournament is the first World Cup produced in high-dynamic range, with some cameras sourced from Fox’s tech partner Cosm. Fox Sports VP of production Zac Kenworthy said the visual result is meant to feel “real” rather than oversaturated. Peacock is matching on audio: the entire tournament streams in Dolby Atmos on Dolby-enabled devices.

What Each Network Stands to Win

For Fox One, the World Cup is the first real stress test of a service launched less than a year ago. Lachlan Murdoch, executive chair and CEO of Fox Corporation, framed the launch subscriber expectations as “modest,” but the World Cup is the kind of marquee event that can convert casual viewers into long-term subscribers. Fox One’s role hosting every match for the largest men’s World Cup ever staged is a deliberate shot at the cordless audience that left pay TV.

Peacock is making its biggest single push into Hispanic households, where it competes with TelevisaUnivision’s Vix for streaming attention. NBCU and Comcast are extending reach through Xumo, the joint venture with Charter, which gives customers who sign up through Xumo devices six months of Peacock’s ad-supported tier at no extra cost. NBCUniversal is also building a Peacock retention loop, using World Cup matches as lead-ins for new scripted and reality programming premiering July 7. The language split at the World Cup may give Peacock a longer runway than a single tournament can offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which streaming service carries the World Cup in English?

Fox One streams all 104 matches in English at $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. The Fox broadcast network also carries 70 of the 104 matches and FS1 carries 34, both available through over-the-air antennas and basic cable.

Where can I watch the World Cup in Spanish?

Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers can stream all 104 matches in Spanish through July 19. Telemundo airs 92 matches on linear and Universo airs the remaining 12, all available to stream on Peacock as well.

Do I need cable to watch the World Cup?

No cable subscription is required. Fox One is Fox Corporation’s direct-to-consumer service with no pay TV needed, and Peacock is a standalone streaming platform. Both services offer free trials for new subscribers who want every match on a single app.

Is the World Cup available in 4K or HDR?

Tubi, the Fox Corporation’s free ad-supported streaming service, simulcasts the first two matches in 4K: Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 and the United States vs. Paraguay on June 12. Peacock streams the full tournament in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos on compatible devices.

What free options exist for watching the World Cup?

The Fox broadcast network carries 70 of the 104 matches on free over-the-air television. Tubi airs select live matches at no cost, including the first two in 4K. Customers who sign up through Xumo TV sets or streaming boxes can also receive six months of Peacock’s ad-supported tier at no extra charge.