The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun, and FOX Corp has announced the matches it will make available in the United States to follow not only the home national team, but also fellow host nations Mexico and Canada within U.S. territory.
With an ambitious broadcast strategy, the American network positions itself as the primary destination for fans, offering comprehensive coverage that will span all 104 matches of the tournament-the highest total in the event’s history following its expansion to 48 national teams.
The schedule highlights the prominence of the host nations. The journey will begin on June 11 with Mexico’s opening match, while the United States Men’s National Team will make its marquee debut on June 12 against Paraguay, with live coverage on FOX’s flagship network.
The network will not limit its focus to prime-time fixtures. Instead, it will distribute the group stage and the knockout rounds across its main channel and FS1, ensuring that no key moment is beyond the reach of viewers.
In addition to live matches, FOX has confirmed pregame shows and in-depth analysis broadcast directly from stadiums, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a top-tier visual and technical experience for what is expected to be the largest sporting event of the decade.
List of matches and kick-off times for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on FOX
CHANNEL – DATE – MATCHUP – TIME (ET) –
- FOX – June 11 – Mexico vs. South Africa – 3:30 PM –
- FS1 – June 11 – South Korea vs. Playoff D Winner – 9:00 PM –
- FS1 – June 12 – Canada vs. Playoff A Winner – 4:00 PM –
- FOX – June 12 – USA vs. Paraguay – 9:00 PM –
- FOX – June 13 – Brazil vs. Morocco – 3:00 PM –
- FOX – June 14 – Germany vs. Curacao – 1:00 PM –
- FOX – June 14 – Netherlands vs. Japan – 4:00 PM –
- FS1 – June 14 – Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador – 7:00 PM –
- FS1 – June 14 – Tunisia vs. Playoff B Winner – 10:00 PM –
- FOX – June 15 – Spain vs. Cape Verde – 12:00 PM –
- FOX – June 15 – Belgium vs. Egypt – 3:00 PM –
- FS1 – June 15 – Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay – 6:00 PM –
- FS1 – June 15 – Iran vs. New Zealand – 9:00 PM –
- FOX – June 16 – France vs. Senegal – 2:00 PM –
- FOX – June 16 – Playoff 2 Winner vs. Norway – 5:00 PM –
- FOX – June 16 – Argentina vs. Algeria – 8:00 PM –
- FOX – June 19 – USA vs. Australia – 3:00 PM –
- FOX – June 24 – Scotland vs. Brazil – TBD –
- FOX – June 24 – Uruguay vs. Spain – TBD –
- FS1 – June 24 – Panama vs. England – TBD –
- FS1 – June 24 – Colombia vs. Portugal – TBD –
- FOX – July 19 – World Cup Final – 3:00 PM –
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