IPTV FIFA World Cup 2026: US Rights, Replays and What's Next

This guide was rewritten after the tournament ended. It records who held the US rights, explains where the 2026 World Cup can still be streamed, covers the free over-the-air route, answers where IPTV fits, and points to the next tournament. It does not report results. Every broadcaster, date and price below comes from the sources listed at the end, checked October 29, 2026.

Where was the 2026 World Cup broadcast and streamed in the US?

FOX and FS1 held the English-language rights and Telemundo and Universo held the Spanish-language rights; FOX One and the FOX Sports app streamed in English and Peacock streamed in Spanish. The split, as FOX and NBCUniversal announced it:

When was the 2026 World Cup played?

The tournament ran from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026. Final on FOX, Sunday July 19, 3 PM ET, from New York New Jersey.. It is over, so live streaming no longer applies: what remains is replays and highlights.

How can you stream World Cup 2026 replays now?

A FOX One subscription is the route the official World Cup hub lists for replays. The FOX One hub on fox.com lists replays from the group stage through the knockout rounds and the Final, plus highlight packages, at $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year, and states no end date.

For Spanish-language replays, check the Peacock app before subscribing for them: NBCUniversal's announcements cover the live matches, not how long replays stay up. Licensed apps limit streaming to the territory they hold rights in; this guide covers watching from inside the US only.

Can you watch FOX and Telemundo broadcasts free with an antenna?

Yes. Telemundo is an over-the-air network, and a local station received over the air costs $0. The FCC says stations received with an indoor or outdoor antenna carry no charge.

An antenna only picks up what a station is airing live. It will not play back past World Cup matches, so it matters for future soccer and other sports on those networks, not for 2026 replays. Our guide to local channels with an antenna covers the setup.

How do you watch the replays on a TV, phone or computer?

Install the rights holder's app from your device's app store and sign in, or use the service's website in a browser. The steps are the same on every platform:

1. Open the app store on your Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, smart TV, iPhone or Android phone.
2. Search for the service you subscribe to (FOX One for the English replays).
3. Install it, sign in, and open the World Cup section.
4. If the app is not listed for your device, use the service's website on a computer or phone and connect it to the TV with HDMI or casting.

Which apps each device carries changes over time, so this guide does not list per-device availability; your device's app store is the current answer.

Where can you stream the next World Cup in the US?

The next FIFA World Cup is the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, June 24, 2027 to July 25, 2027, and in the US it streams on Netflix: Netflix (exclusive US, English + Spanish). Also 2031. All matches live on Netflix. FIFA announced the deal itself.

Is there IPTV for the World Cup?

Not as a licensed route. Every match was licensed to FOX in English and to Telemundo in Spanish, and the streams that carried it legally were their own: FOX One, the FOX Sports app and Peacock. Searches for free World Cup IPTV turn up stream lists that are none of these. The free licensed options were Telemundo over the air and Tubi's two opening-week simulcasts.

Apollo Group TV does not hold broadcast rights to the World Cup, so it is not a way to watch the 2026 matches, the replays or the 2027 Women's World Cup. The guide to whether IPTV is legal explains how rights work and what to check before paying any provider.

Apollo Group TV is a general IPTV subscription with 55,000+ live channels and 180,000+ VOD titles, from $19.99/month on the Apollo Group TV plans and prices page. If you are weighing it for everyday TV rather than for a tournament, ask for an Apollo Group TV trial login and check the channel list on your own device before you pay. For what licensed US live-TV services cost, see US sports rights and live TV prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel was the 2026 World Cup on in the US?

In English the matches aired on FOX (70 matches) + FS1 (34). In Spanish they aired on Telemundo (92 matches) + Universo (12); Peacock streamed all 104.

Can I still watch World Cup 2026 replays?

Yes. The FOX One World Cup hub on fox.com lists replays from the group stage through the knockout rounds and the Final, plus highlights, on demand for subscribers, with no end date stated.

How much does FOX One cost?

FOX One costs $19.99/mo before tax, or $199.99 a year, as its World Cup hub lists.

Was any of the 2026 World Cup free to watch in the US?

Yes. Telemundo is an over-the-air network, and the FCC says stations received with an antenna carry no charge. Tubi also simulcast the opening ceremony and the Mexico–South Africa and USA–Paraguay matches free. A "free World Cup IPTV" list is not one of these licensed routes.

When was the 2026 World Cup Final?

The tournament ran from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026. Final on FOX, Sunday July 19, 3 PM ET, from New York New Jersey..

Where can I watch the 2027 Women's World Cup in the US?

On Netflix, which holds the US rights exclusively, in English and Spanish. The tournament is in Brazil from June 24, 2027 to July 25, 2027. Also 2031. All matches live on Netflix.

Is there IPTV for the World Cup?

No. Apollo Group TV does not hold broadcast rights to the World Cup or any other tournament, so it is not a way to watch the matches or the replays. The licensed services above are. For how rights work with IPTV, see whether IPTV is legal in the US.

Which guides cover related US sports and streaming questions?

These guides cover the rights picture around the tournament and the wider US streaming market:

• US sports rights and live TV prices (2026)
• How UFC and boxing are sold in the US
• IPTV vs cable: what each costs in the US
• What IPTV is and how it works
• Is IPTV legal? How rights work
• Apollo Group TV installation guide for all devices
• How IPTV trials work in 2026