Australia World Cup 2026 schedule
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Australia has been drawn into Group D and will face a challenging lineup of opponents across three different North American cities. The Socceroos will open their campaign against Türkiye on June 14, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Their second group stage match will be a high-profile encounter against the United States on June 19, 2026, held at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Australia will then conclude their group stage fixtures against Paraguay on June 26, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This schedule places the team primarily on the West Coast of the host nations as they look to advance to the knockout rounds of this expanded 48-team tournament.
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Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 free streams
To watch Australia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free in the United States, your best strategy is to leverage the free trials offered by major live TV streaming services. Since FOX and FS1 hold the English-language broadcast rights for all 104 matches, you need a service that carries both.
Fubo is a premier option for soccer fans because it includes both FOX (local affiliates) and FS1 in its standard packages. Fubo offers a 5-day for new subscribers.
You can also catch the World Cup completely free by signing up for a 5-day DirecTV Stream free trial, which gives you instant live access to every tournament match. The platform's lineup includes FOX and FS1 for full English-language coverage, alongside Telemundo and Universo for Spanish-language broadcasts - just remember to cancel before the five days are up to avoid being billed!
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Best Streaming Services to Watch Australia at the 2026 World Cup
Fubo
Beyond your 5 day free trial, Fubo offers a variety of different plans:
- Sports + News
- Pro
- Elite
Further details on what each plan gets you can be found below, but the most important thing to note all three offer access to FOX and FS1 which is all you need for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.
Remember: you can start a free trial under any of the plans, including their most comprehensive 'Elite'.
It is also important to know that prices listed in the comparison table above include Fubo's current introductory discount. Prices that you will pay beyond the first month are listed below.
Plan | 1st Month | Beyond |
|---|---|---|
Sports + News | $45.99 | $55.99 |
Pro | $48.99 | $73.99 |
Elite | $53.99 | $83.99 |
The Budget-Friendly "Sports + News" Plan: If you want to keep costs down, Fubo offers a dedicated "Sports + News" plan. It is their cheapest package, normally priced at $55.99/month (and frequently discounted to $45.99 for your first month). This skinny bundle strips away non-essential entertainment channels while keeping core networks like FOX, FS1, and FS2, making it the most cost-effective way to track Australia's run.
Fubo Multiview: On the final matchdays of the group stage, games kick off simultaneously. If you're using an Apple TV or supported smart device, Fubo lets you watch up to four matches at the same time on a single screen so you don't miss a single second of Group J drama.
Unlimited Cloud DVR: If a match kicks off while you're at work or commuting, you can set Fubo to record the entire game or the whole tournament with a single click.
Stream Anywhere: Fubo has native apps for iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and major gaming consoles, meaning you can watch the match on your phone at lunch or on the big screen at home.
Can I cancel Fubo any time?
You can cancel your Fubo subscription at any time. When you cancel, you will retain access to our account for the remainder of your current billing period.
DirecTV
Beyond your 5 day free trial, DirecTV Stream offers a variety of different plans:
- Entertainment
- Choice
- Ultimate
Further details on what each plan gets you can be found below, but the most important thing to note all three offer access to FOX and FS1 which is all you need for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.
Remember: you can start a free trial under any of the plans, including their most comprehensive 'Ultimate'.
It is also important to know that prices listed in the comparison table above include DirecTV Stream's current introductory discount. Prices that you will pay beyond the first month are listed below.
Plan | 1st Month | Beyond |
Entertainment | $59.99 | $89.99 |
Choice | $64.99 | $94.99 |
Ultimate | $89.99 | $124.99 |
The Entry-Level "Entertainment" Plan: If you want to keep costs down on a premium service, DirecTV Stream offers its core "Entertainment" plan. It is their most affordable package, normally priced at $89.99/month (and frequently discounted to $79.99 for your first month). This bundle strips away heavier regional sports networks while keeping essential local networks like FOX and national channels like FS1, making it a reliable way to track Australia's run.
DirecTV Stream Unlimited Streams: On the final matchdays of the group stage, games kick off simultaneously. DirecTV Stream stands out by offering unlimited concurrent streams on your home network, letting your household load up multiple screens or devices at once so you don't miss a single second of Group J drama.
Unlimited Cloud DVR: If a match kicks off while you're at work or commuting, you can set DirecTV Stream to record the entire game or the whole tournament with a single click, keeping your recordings saved for up to 9 months.
Stream Anywhere: DirecTV Stream has native apps for iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and major smart TVs, meaning you can watch the match on your phone at lunch or on the big screen at home.
Can I cancel DirecTV Stream any time?
You can cancel your DirecTV Stream subscription at any time. When you cancel, you will retain access to your account for the remainder of your current billing period.
Sling TV
While Sling TV doesn't offer a traditional free trial, they offer a variety of different plans with steep introductory discounts:
- Sling Select
- Sling Blue
- Sling Orange & Blue
Further details on what each plan gets you can be found below, but the most important thing to note all three offer access to FOX and FS1 which is all you need for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.
It is important to note, however, that Sling only carries local FOX affiliates in a handful of major metropolitan areas (like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas). If you live outside of these major cities, you will not get your local FOX channel through Sling at all - meaning you'll miss every single high-profile match broadcast on the main network unless you hook up an over-the-air antenna.
It is also important to know that prices listed in the comparison table above include Sling's current introductory discount. Prices that you will pay beyond the first month are listed below.
Plan | 1st Month | Beyond |
Sling Select | $10.00 | $19.99 |
Sling Blue | $23.00 | $45.99 |
Sling Orange & Blue | $33.00 | $60.99 |
The Budget-Friendly "Sling Select" Plan: If you want to keep costs down, Sling offers a dedicated "Sling Select" plan. It is their cheapest package, normally priced at $19.99/month (and frequently discounted to $10.00 for your first month). This skinny bundle strips away non-essential entertainment channels while keeping core networks like FOX and FS1, making it the most cost-effective way to track Australia's run.
Sling Concurrent Streams: On the final matchdays of the group stage, games kick off simultaneously. If you're using Sling Blue, the service lets you stream on up to three devices at the same time (bumping up to four concurrent devices on the combined Orange & Blue plan) so you don't miss a single second of Group J drama.
50 Hours of Cloud DVR: If a match kicks off while you're at work or commuting, you can set Sling to record the entire game or the whole tournament with a single click, featuring 50 hours of storage included right out of the box.
Stream Anywhere: Sling has native apps for iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and major gaming consoles, meaning you can watch the match on your phone at lunch or on the big screen at home.
Can I cancel Sling TV any time?
You can cancel your Sling TV subscription at any time. When you cancel, you will retain access to your account for the remainder of your current billing period.
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 with Spanish commentary
In the United States, Telemundo holds the exclusive Spanish-language broadcast rights, and they are pulling out all the stops for this home-soil tournament.
Thanks to a last-minute distribution agreement with NBCUniversal, Telemundo and Universo are officially returning to Fubo today, just in time for the tournament.
Telemundo will carry the bulk of the major matches. You can access it through:
- The Base English-Language TV Plan: You don’t even need a special Spanish package to get the main broadcast; it’s included right in Fubo's standard tier.
- The Latino Plan: Fubo’s dedicated Spanish-language package.
How to Watch Universo
Universo will host select matches, concurrent group-stage games, and supplementary coverage. You can find it in:
- The Latino Plan: Included natively.
- The Latino Plus Add-On: Perfect if you have the base English plan but want to add extra Spanish sports coverage.
- The Extra Package: An add-on for the base English-language tier.
Elsewhere, Peacock is the official streaming home for every single goal. For the 2026 tournament, Peacock is streaming all 104 matches live in Spanish.
What broadcaster is showing the World Cup in Australia?
In Australia, the SBS network is the exclusive broadcaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, holding the rights to show all 104 matches of the tournament completely live and free. Unlike some previous major sporting events that were split with subscription services, SBS will provide comprehensive coverage across its main channel, SBS VICELAND, and its digital platform, SBS On Demand.
This free-to-air access includes every Socceroos match, which will be led by veteran commentator David Basheer, alongside a studio team featuring football legends Harry Kewell and Lydia Williams. Fans can also access full match replays, highlights, and a dedicated World Cup hub through the SBS On Demand app.
If you are on holiday and find your favorite streaming app is blocked, a VPN allows you to virtually relocate your connection by routing your data through a server in your home country, providing you with a local IP address. This enables you to access your usual broadcasts as if you were sitting on your own couch, though it’s worth noting that while using a VPN is generally legal, bypassing geographic restrictions may conflict with a service's Terms of Service and the specific licensing agreements broadcasters have in place.