Fox to Air Record 69 Matches in 2026 World Cup
Fox Sports has announced a historic milestone for American television by broadcasting 69 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks the highest number of games ever aired by a single network in U.S. history.
Excitement for the 2026 World Cup
Eric Shanks, CEO and executive producer of Fox Sports, expressed enthusiasm about the unprecedented production. “FOX Sports’ presentation of FIFA World Cup 26 will be the biggest in our 32-year history,” he stated.
Broadcast Details
Approximately two-thirds of the total 104 matches in the tournament will air on linear television, a significant increase from the 34 matches shown during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- 2026 World Cup matches on Fox: 69
- Total World Cup matches: 104
- Matches aired in Qatar 2022: 34
- Subsequent matches on Fox Sports 1 (FS1): 35
Streaming Options
Fans can also watch every game on the streaming service Fox One and through the Fox Sports app. A complete broadcast schedule will be released after the FIFA World Cup draw on December 5, taking place at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
World Cup History
This tournament will be the third consecutive men’s World Cup covered by Fox Sports, following the 2018 and 2022 events. The upcoming World Cup will be particularly significant as it represents the first games held in the United States since 1994.
Host Cities and Tournament Dates
The 2026 World Cup will involve 16 host cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The tournament is scheduled to begin with its opening match on June 28 and conclude with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
