Fox Sports activities will air 70 matches and its sister station FS1 will present a further 34 of the video games being performed within the 2026 World Cup, the networks introduced Thursday.
These matches are the 104 to be contested in what’s the first World Cup to characteristic 48 groups. They’ll whole 304 hours of stay protection.
All matches additionally will stream on Fox One.
The 70 matches on Fox are double the quantity to air on broadcast TV than within the 2022 World Cup, which was performed in Qatar.
Forty of the matches might be broadcast in primetime hours – 21 on Fox and 19 on FS1. Fox additionally could have the protection of all three U.S. matches within the group stage, starting with the June 12 opener in opposition to Paraguay.
There might be expanded pregame exhibits for the opening matches of the host nations — the US, Canada and Mexico. A 3-hour pregame present will precede the World Cup remaining at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
“FIFA is placing on the largest World Cup in historical past, and Fox Sports activities resides as much as that commonplace,” stated Eric Shanks, the CEO and government producer on Fox Sports activities. “Our broadcast schedule affirms FOX is really going to be America’s dwelling for the attractive recreation over a span of 39 unbelievable days. We look ahead to bringing the nation collectively for its 250th birthday with all of the world right here for the best occasion on the planet.”
The U.S. crew is in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of a European playoff nonetheless to be decided.
Mexico will host the opening recreation of the match on June 11 with Workforce Mexico taking part in South Africa.
–Area Degree Media
