Goal.com
This page contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission.
Argentina v Colombia - FIFA World Cup 2026 QualifierGetty Images Sport

Watch Colombia live: TV channels, live online soccer streams, how to watch FIFA World Cup games for free

Colombia 2026 World Cup TV Guide

In the FIFA World Cup 2026, Colombia has been drawn into a challenging group where they will face off against Portugal, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo.

Their campaign kicks off with a pivotal match against Uzbekistan on June 17 at Estadio Azteca, followed by a trip to Guadalajara to play DR Congo on June 23 at Estadio Akron, before moving to Florida to finish the group stage against Portugal on June 27 at Hard Rock Stadium.

READ MORE: WATCH FWC2026

Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026 free streams

If you are looking for a high-definition, reliable way to stream the matches without an immediate commitment, Fubo is a great tactical play. Fubo provides seamless access to FOX and FS1, who will be broadcasting all 104 matches in stunning 4K resolution, ensuring you don't miss a single moment of Colombia’s journey on the global stage.

The most effective way to watch for free is to take advantage of the Fubo 5-day free trial. This window is perfect for catching Colombia’s opening matches against the likes of Uzbekistan and DR Congo without spending a dime. Beyond the live broadcast, the service offers a robust Cloud DVR feature, allowing you to record the games and watch them later if the kickoff time doesn't align with your schedule.

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!

Best streaming services to watch Colombia 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 Colombia'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 Colombia'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 Colombia'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 Colombia?

In Colombia, fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 through three primary broadcasters: Caracol TelevisiónCanal RCN, and Win Sports.

As the major national networks, Caracol and RCN provide essential free-to-air coverage for the country. Historically, these channels are the heart of Colombian soccer culture and will be the primary destination for every match of the national team's group stage campaign against Portugal, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo.

For comprehensive access to all 104 matches, Win Sports and DirecTV (via DSports) serve as the primary pay-TV rights holders. Their coverage includes dedicated 24/7 analysis, multi-angle viewing options, and high-definition broadcasts for every single tournament fixture.

To watch Caracol PlayRCN, or Win Sports Online from abroad, you can use a premium VPN to connect to a server in Colombia. Once your IP address is virtually relocated, you can bypass geo-blocks to access the official streaming platforms and apps as if you were watching from the center of Bogotá or Medellín.

Frequently asked questions

Colombia are in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and DR Congo. 

Colombia kick their campaign off against Uzbekistan on 18 June. 

Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz is arguably their most important operator. Since moving from Liverpool to Bayern for €75m last summer, the winger has starred in the Bundesliga and Champions League.

Golden oldie James Rodriguez remains the creative fulcrum and set-piece specialist. The gifted 34-year-old left-footer now plies his trade with Minnesota in the MLS. 

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Colombian National Team has selected Guadalajara, Mexico as their official Team Base Camp for the group stage.

In Colombia, the broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are split between several major networks, providing a mix of free-to-air, pay-TV, and streaming options.

Caracol TV & Canal RC will broadcast 40 matches total, including all Colombian National Team games, the opening match, and the final.

 

Including the upcoming 2026 tournament, Los Cafeteros have qualified for the FIFA World Cup seven times.

2014 in Brazil was their best ever showing. They reached the quarter-finals, with star man James Rodríguez winning the Golden Boot with six goals.

English-language coverage for La Tricolor's tournament run is split between FOX and FS1. For Spanish-language viewers, the matches are available across Telemundo and Universo.

Yes, you can watch using temporary free trials from live TV streaming platforms that carry FOX and FS1. Fubo offers a 7-day free trial, while DirecTV Stream provides a 5-day free trial. If you cancel your subscription before the trial period concludes, you will not be charged.

Both Fubo and DirecTV Stream provide unlimited Cloud DVR storage. You can set Colombia's remaining Group K fixtures to record automatically ahead of time and watch full-match replays on your smartphone, tablet, or smart TV whenever your schedule clears up.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

Add as preferred source on Google