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World Cup 2026 TV Schedule: FOX, BBC, ITV, Tubi and Peacock

If you are asking which channel or app to open, start here. The U.S. and UK routes are first, with matchday links nearby when you need one exact fixture.

Updated: June 10, 2026

Quick Answer

Which channel should you check first?

In the United States, start with FOX or FS1 for English TV, FOX One for English streaming, Tubi for the listed free events, and Telemundo, Universo or Peacock for Spanish coverage. In the UK, start with the BBC/ITV match split, then use BBC iPlayer or ITVX for streaming.

U.S. EnglishFOX, FS1 and FOX One

Start here for English coverage in the United States.

U.S. FreeTubi for selected early events

Tubi helps with the free early items FOX has named, but it is not a full 104-match replacement.

U.S. SpanishTelemundo, Universo and Peacock

Peacock is the simple starting point if Spanish-language streaming is what you need.

UKBBC, ITV, iPlayer and ITVX

Check whether the match is on BBC or ITV, then open the matching app.

Opening day TV schedule

The first day is the safest place to start because the opening ceremony and Mexico vs South Africa have the clearest U.S. free streaming information. For the full order of June 11, use the opening day schedule.

EventTimeU.S. routeUK routeNext page
Opening ceremonyReported 12:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM UKTubi / FOX coverage windowCheck ITV listingOpen guide
Mexico vs South Africa3:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM UKFOX / Tubi / FOX OneITV / ITVXOpen guide
Korea Republic vs Czechia10:00 PM ET / 3:00 AM UKCheck FOX match listingCheck BBC/ITV match splitOpen guide

Channel and streaming routes by market

Check this table before buying a subscription or searching for a stream. The exact match channel can vary, but the main platform family is already clear for the biggest U.S. and UK use cases.

MarketCoverageTVStreamingWhat to know
United StatesEnglishFOX / FS1FOX OneFOX listings are the place to confirm whether a match is on FOX or FS1. FOX says every match streams live and on demand on FOX One.
United StatesFree selected eventsTubiTubiFOX lists free Tubi coverage for the opening ceremonies, Mexico vs South Africa and USA vs Paraguay.
United StatesSpanishTelemundo / UniversoPeacockNBCUniversal says Peacock will stream all 104 matches live in Spanish, with Telemundo and Universo on TV.
United KingdomEnglishBBC / ITVBBC iPlayer / ITVXCheck the BBC/ITV split for the match itself, then use the UK guide if you need iPlayer, ITVX or England-specific notes.
Canada / AustraliaLocal listingsLocal rightsholderLocal rightsholder appU.S. and UK platform names will not help here. Check your local broadcaster listing close to kickoff.

Free options and quick paths

If you are trying not to buy a full bundle, use this section only as a starting point: Tubi covers a limited U.S. free list, while UK readers should follow the BBC/ITV split. For the full setup, open the relevant detailed guide below or the main World Cup watch guide.

Opening DayJune 11 orderCeremony, opener and second match in one clean timeline.Free StreamTubi free matchesThe free Tubi list, plus the matches that need another channel or app.UKBBC and ITV guideThe deeper BBC/ITV, iPlayer, ITVX and England route lives on the UK guide.MatchdayGames TodayThe faster page once the tournament starts and the daily order matters.

How to find the channel for today's match

  1. Open Games Today for the current match order.
  2. Check whether your market is U.S., UK or another country before choosing an app.
  3. Match the market first, then open the detailed guide if you need app setup, free-stream limits or UK match-split notes.
  4. Confirm the exact match listing close to kickoff, especially if you are watching outside the U.S. or UK.

TV schedule FAQ

What channels show World Cup 2026 in the United States?

English-language coverage is on FOX and FS1, with FOX One for streaming. Selected events are free on Tubi, and Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock.

What channels show World Cup 2026 in the UK?

BBC and ITV share UK coverage, with BBC iPlayer and ITVX as the streaming routes. Check the match split before kickoff because the broadcaster changes by fixture.

Is Mexico vs South Africa free on Tubi?

In the United States, FOX lists Mexico vs South Africa among the free Tubi simulcasts, along with the opening ceremonies and USA vs Paraguay.

Is this different from the World Cup how-to-watch guide?

Yes. Stay here when you mainly need the channel or app. Go to the how-to-watch guide when you need help choosing a setup by country, language, cable status or device.

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