England 2026 World Cup TV Guide
To watch England compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the United States, you can follow their Group L matches against Croatia (June 17), Ghana (June 23), and Panama (June 27) through several reliable broadcast and streaming channels. English-language coverage is primarily hosted by FOX and FS1, while Spanish-language fans can catch every moment via Telemundo and Universo.
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Who do England play in their pre-World Cup friendly matches?
The Three Lions meet New Zealand in a pre-World Cup friendly on 6 June at 14:00 EST, and the match will be available on FOX One via Fubo.
England FIFA World Cup 2026 free streams
To watch England’s pursuit of glory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free, your best strategy is to take advantage of the Fubo 5-day free trial, which provides access to both FOX and FS1, the primary English-language broadcasters for their Group L matches against Croatia (June 17), Ghana (June 23), and Panama (June 27). Since the trial is limited to five days, you should time your sign-up carefully to cover a specific high-stakes match, like the opener against Croatia, or use a digital antenna to catch any fixtures airing on the main FOX broadcast network completely free over the air.
England FIFA World Cup 2026: FOX or FS1?
Date | Opponent | FOX or FS1? |
06/17 | Croatia | FOX |
06/23 | Ghana | FOX |
06/27 | Panama | FOX |
What do I do beyond my free trial?
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 |
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 with Spanish commentary
To watch England’s Group L fixtures against Croatia (June 17), Ghana (June 23), and Panama (June 27) with Spanish-language commentary in the United States, your primary destinations are Telemundo and Universo. For those who prefer streaming, Peacock is the exclusive digital home for Spanish-language coverage, offering every single one of the tournament's 104 matches live.
What broadcaster is showing the World Cup in England?
In England, the broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are shared between the BBC and ITV, ensuring that all 104 matches of the expanded tournament remain available on free-to-air television. The BBC will air over half of the games on its traditional networks and the BBC iPlayer streaming platform, notably covering England's group-stage match against Ghana as well as the majority of their potential knockout stage fixtures.
Meanwhile, ITV holds the television and ITVX streaming rights to the remaining matches, which include England's opening game against Croatia and their final group match against Panama. Both broadcasters will simulcast the World Cup Final on July 19, allowing viewers across the country to choose their preferred presentation and commentary, provided they have a valid UK TV licence.