FIFA World Cup 2026 TV & Live Streaming Schedule

This summer, the biggest soccer event on planet earth comes to the United States, Canada and Mexico. Forty-eight of the world’s best teams will battle it out to be crowned world champions in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Across six weeks of football, 104 matches will be played in sixteen different stadiums, and with four games a day during the group stages, it can be tricky to keep up with all of the action.

Here at Livesportsontv.com though, we’ve got you covered. We’ll always keep you up to date with the action throughout the tournament with our World Cup TV schedule, which will let you know exactly when each game is on, and what channel you need to tune in to.

• When is the tournament held: June - July (2026)
• Number of teams: 48
• Host Nations: USA, Canada, Mexico
• TV & Streaming Rights: Fox and Telemundo
• Most successful nation: Brazil (5 Titles)
• Current Champions: Argentina (3 Titles)

This is the FIFA World Cup 2026

The 23rd edition of the World Cup, slated for 2026, is already generating a buzz in the global football community. The tournament, marketed as World Cup 26, is set to be a game-changer in many ways. From its hosting format to an expanded team count, the 2026 World Cup is expected to redefine the dynamics of this international football competition. The reigning champions, Argentina, will be looking to defend their title against 47 other national teams in a tournament that has seen a significant expansion from the traditional 32 teams. This increase in participating teams was a result of the United 2026 bid outvoting a rival bid from Morocco at the 68th Congress in Moscow.

This will also be the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by more than one nation. With its history of hosting the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, Mexico will become the first country to host or co-host the men's World Cup three times. For the United States, this marks a return to hosting duties after the 1994 World Cup, while Canada will be making its debut as a host or co-host for the men's tournament.

Stadiums

• Estadio Banorte (Estadio Azteca) (Mexico City, Mexico) - 87,523
  • Tenants: Club América, Cruz Azul
• MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States) - 82,500
  • Tenants: New York Giants, New York Jets
• AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas, United States) - 80,000
  • Tenants: Dallas Cowboys
• GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, United States) - 76,416
  • Tenants: Kansas City Chiefs
• NRG Stadium (Houston, United States) - 72,220
  • Tenants: Houston Texans
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, United States) - 71,000
  • Tenants: Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC
• SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California, United States) - 70,240
  • Tenants: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers
• Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, United States) - 69,796
  • Tenants: Philadelphia Eagles
• Lumen Field (Seattle, United States) - 69,000
  • Tenants: Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC
• Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California, United States) - 68,500
  • Tenants: San Francisco 49ers
• Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States) - 65,878
  • Tenants: New England Patriots, New England Revolution
• Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida, United States) - 64,767
  • Tenants: Miami Dolphins, University of Miami Hurricanes
• BC Place (Vancouver, Canada) - 54,500
  • Tenants: Vancouver Whitecaps FC, BC Lions
• Estadio BBVA (Monterrey, Mexico) - 53,500
  • Tenants: C.F. Monterrey
• Estadio Akron (Guadalajara, Mexico) - 49,850
  • Tenants: C.D. Guadalajara (Chivas)
• BMO Field (Toronto, Canada) - 28,180
  • Tenants: Toronto FC, Toronto Argonauts

A New Format

The 2026 World Cup will see the debut of an expanded format, with 48 teams participating, an increase from the previous 32 teams. The teams will be divided into 12 groups of four teams, with the top two from each group and the best eight third-placed teams progressing to a new round of 32. This expansion will increase the total number of games played from 64 to 104, and is expected to extend the tournament duration to between 38 and 40 days. Despite the increase in team count and matches, each team will still play three group matches. The final matchday at club level for players named in the final squads is May 24, 2026; clubs will have to release their players by May 25, with exceptions granted to players participating in continental club competition finals up until May 30. Critics of this expanded format argue that it could increase the risk of collusion between teams. In response, has suggested that penalty shoot-outs may be used to prevent draws in the group stage, although this method could also pose its own risks.

Nations from the following confederations feature in the World Cup:

• Confederation of African Football (CAF)
• Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
• Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
• Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
• Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)
• South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)

Broadcasting Rights for the 2026 World Cup

The U.S. and Canadian broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup were renewed for Fox, Telemundo, and CTV/TSN parent company Bell Media, without accepting any other bids. This decision was reportedly made to compensate for the rescheduling of the 2022 World Cup to November-December, which created significant conflicts with major professional sports leagues that are normally in their off-season during the World Cup. As the world eagerly awaits the kick-off of the 2026 World Cup, football enthusiasts around the globe can look forward to a tournament filled with exciting changes and new dynamics. This prestigious event is set to not only celebrate the sport of football but also showcase the unity and diversity of the global football community.