The FIFA World Cup is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events across the globe.
Only taking place every four years, the World Cup draws a massive global audience and never fails to entertain its billions of fans.
A total of 63 matches in the competition have been available to view in the United States across multiple platforms so far and the 64th, the final, will also be broadcast in multiple ways. The game will be broadcast around the nation in both English and Spanish, allowing fans of all different backgrounds to enjoy the showpiece.
The Sporting News brings you all the necessary information to access the world's most popular sporting event on your TV or favorite streaming device.
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Where to watch World Cup on TV in USA
- Dates: Sunday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Dec. 18
- English-language TV channels: Fox, FS1, FS2
- Spanish-language TV channels: Telemundo, Universo
- Streaming: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo Now, Peacock Premium
The 2022 World Cup will be televised in the United States in English by Fox Sports and in Spanish by Telemundo.
Fox, FS1, and FS2
The 2022 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off Nov. 20 in Qatar and concludes with the final on Dec. 18, will be broadcast in the United States in English by Fox.
Fox has spread the matches across its family of channels, including FS1 and FS2. While most of the channel designations were set, Fox has had the ability to switch its assignments around, particularly for the final round of group-stage fixtures depending on which matches carried the most importance for knockout-stage places.
Fox's flagship play-by-play coverage features an A-Team of John Strong and Stu Holden. Other play-by-play broadcast teams have included veteran JP Dellacamera paired with analyst Cobi Jones, Derek Rae paired with Aly Wagner, Ian Darke paired with Landon Donovan, and Warren Barton paired with Jacqui Oatley. Rules analysts Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg will be on hand to analyze refereeing decisions.
Fox's in-game studio coverage is anchored by Rob Stone, while Kate Abdo hosts the show FIFA World Cup Tonight. Lead studio analysts include Alexi Lalas, Clint Dempsey, Carli Lloyd, and Maurice Edu. Other appearing studio analysts will include Eni Aluko, Kelly Smith, and former NFL receiver Chad Johnson. Sideline reporters will include Jenny Taft, Rodolfo Landeros, and Geoff Shreeves, while Tom Rinaldi will be on hand as a feature reporter.
Late additions to the team include former U.S. men's national team players DaMarcus Beasley, Jimmy Conrad, and Sacha Kljestan, plus former Colombia women's national team player Melissa Ortiz. Beasley, the only American to ever participate in four World Cup tournaments, will serve as a host and analyst on digital platforms. Conrad, a 2006 World Cup squad member, and Kljestan, with 51 USMNT caps, will both do the same. Ortiz will be utilized as a digital analyst as well as a personality on the Fox Sports TikTok channel.
Telemundo and Universo
Meanwhile, Telemundo is the home of all Spanish-language World Cup broadcasts in the United States. The only exception came in the final round of group-stage matches, when games were played simultaneously. For those matches, one was pushed to Universo. All Spanish-language World Cup match broadcasts can be streamed on Peacock, which aired the first 12 matches of the tournament for free. Beginning Nov. 24, the remaining 52 have been made available on Peacock Premium.
For Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage, the lead play-by-play broadcaster will be none other than the legendary Andres Cantor, covering his 12th World Cup. He will be partnered with former Mexican national team player Manuel Sol. Other play-by-play broadcasters for Telemundo coverage have included Copan Alvarez, Sammy Sadovnik, and Jorge Calvo. They will all be partnered with analyst Eduardo Bsicayart, who will be covering his fifth World Cup.
Telemundo's studio coverage will be manned chiefly by Miguel Gurwitz, Ana Jurka, Carlota Vizmanos, and Carlos Hermosillo, plus analysis throughout the tournament via the likes of Diego Forlan, Miguel Herrera, Tab Ramos, Carlos Tenorio, Claudio Borghi, Fernando Hierro, and a host of other experienced names.
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How to live stream World Cup online in USA
Catching the 2022 World Cup matches live via streaming is possible in the United States across a number of platforms.
fuboTV
All channels broadcasting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the United States, in both English and Spanish, are available to stream via fuboTV.
Additionally, fuboTV carries 24-hour sports wagering network SportsGrid, which features Sporting News guests and experts across its programming throughout each and every week.
There are four packages that fans can choose from to subscribe to fuboTV in the United States. The Pro package offers 130+ channels and 1,000 hours of DVR space, while the Elite gives 190+ channels and 1,000 hours of DVR space, and the Ultimate offers 230+ channels and 1,000 hours of DVR space. The Latino package brings Spanish-language viewers 45 channels and 250 hours of DVR space. All prices below are in U.S. Dollars:
| Package | Pro Price | Elite Price | Ultimate Price | Latino Price |
| Monthly | $69.99 | $79.99 | $99.99 | — |
| Quarterly | $209.97 | $239.97 | — | $99.00 |
Fox Sports app & website
With all World Cup matches being shown in English on Fox, FS1, and FS2 in the United States, Fox will also make the matches available on the company's streaming outlets, with a viable login.
The Fox Sports app will be an option for all those with a viable cable login, while the same can be said for FoxSports.com.
Telemundo En Vivo, Universo NOW, & Peacock TV+
Telemundo will do the same as Fox with their Spanish-language broadcasts, placing matches on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo and Universo Now. All matches will be available on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, while any matches shown on Universo will also be streamed on Universo Now.
Additionally, all matches will be available to watch on Peacock TV. Telemundo is owned by NBC Universal, so the parent company has decided to make its Spanish-language broadcasts for the 2022 World Cup available on its NBC streaming service as well.
Watch World Cup free live stream in USA
Unfortunately, there are no free live streaming options for viewing the entire 2022 World Cup matches in the United States.
However, it is possible to stream the 2022 World Cup for free for a time with a free trial of fuboTV for new users.
For other official streaming services, all Fox broadcasts will require authentication to view matches on their streaming services, including the website and app. This includes matches that are being broadcast on the company's terrestrial network channel.
Similarly, Telemundo's streaming offerings will also require authentication to view matches on their website and app. Additionally, a Peacock TV subscription will be required to view most matches on that platform.
World Cup TV schedule, streaming listings in USA
Final
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec. 18 | 10:00 a.m. | Argentina vs France | FOX, Telemundo, Universo | fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock Premium, Universo Now |