How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Peacock

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Peacock is the exclusive streaming home for all Spanish-language coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

All 104 matches — 92 on Telemundo and 12 on Universo — are available to Peacock Premium subscribers, making it the most affordable all-access streaming option for the full tournament at $10.99–$16.99/mo.

Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of Peacock’s World Cup coverage. We’ll even give you a complete look at its technical features and how to watch a couple of matches for free.

How Peacock covers the 2026 World Cup

Telemundo Deportes holds the Spanish-language broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and every match is available on Peacock Premium through those feeds.

Live crews will be on the ground for every match at all 16 host cities across North America. Studio teams will be based in Mexico City, Miami, and New York, delivering pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage throughout the 39-day tournament.

Telemundo is producing 700 hours of World Cup programming from June 11 to July 19 — the most ever for a Spanish-language presentation of the tournament in the U.S.

Which Peacock plan do you need to watch the World Cup?

Peacock splits its service into three distinct tiers: the entry-level Peacock Select ($7.99/mo.), the standard Peacock Premium ($10.99/mo. or $109.99/yr.), and the top-tier Peacock Premium Plus ($16.99/mo. or $169.99/yr.).

But sports fans need to be careful here, as only Premium and Premium Plus subscribers get access to live sports feeds. The budget-friendly Select tier excludes nearly all World Cup matches (more on that further down).

If you’re just trying to stream the tournament, Peacock Premium at $10.99/mo. covers everything you need to follow every match from start to finish. Stepping up to Peacock Premium Plus simply adds ad-free on-demand playback for regular movies and TV shows alongside a 24/7 live feed of your local NBC station — perks that won’t change your actual World Cup viewing experience.

Check out our guide to Peacock deals to see if you can save a buck before the World Cup.

What’s new on Peacock for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Peacock is launching a new Spanish-language World Cup Hub modeled after its well-received Paris Olympics hub — a one-stop destination for live matches, replays, schedules, country- and group-specific news, and mobile-first vertical highlights. This year’s tournament also marks the debut of Peacock’s Visión de Campo (aka Pitchside Live), a vertically optimized, multi-angle viewing experience designed for mobile devices.

Additional new features include Multiview, for those final days of the group stage when matches happen simultaneously, and Live Picks & Trivia for interactive viewing. Peacock is also introducing Dolby Atmos audio for all 104 matches — a first for any World Cup streaming platform.

For the latest on World Cup viewership and streaming trends, CableTV.com has the full breakdown.

Stream 2 World Cup matches for free — no subscription required

Two marquee opening matches stream free in Spanish: Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 and USA vs. Paraguay on June 12.

Both are available on the Telemundo app and are accessible to all Peacock subscribers, including those on the Select tier. It’s a no-cost preview of the full Peacock World Cup experience before you commit to a Premium plan.

These are the same opening matches simulcasting for free in English over on Tubi.

The case for Peacock in Spanish

Telemundo’s “soccer is better in Spanish” positioning isn’t just a tagline — it reflects a genuine viewer preference shared by millions of U.S. soccer fans.

Spanish-language commentary tends to run at a higher energy, and Telemundo’s on-field presentation style has a devoted following built over multiple World Cups.

For bilingual households, a dual-subscription strategy has emerged as the dominant approach among soccer superfans: Peacock for Spanish coverage, FOX One for English.

At $10.99/mo., Peacock’s premium cost is roughly half the price of FOX One ($19.99/mo.), making the combination financially reasonable for die-hards who want both. Just note that you must pay for two months to cover the entire duration of the World Cup.

Check out CableTV.com’s full 2026 World Cup watching guide for a service-by-service comparison.

What our editors think of Peacock

CableTV.com gives Peacock an editorial rating of 3.30/5.00. The service earns marks for exclusive NBC Sports content, affordable entry-level pricing, and a strong on-demand library.

Noted limitations include a relatively lackluster interface and limited live content outside of NBC and Telemundo properties. For the World Cup specifically, those limitations are largely irrelevant — the tournament is the content, and Peacock delivers it all.

To learn more about the pros and cons of Peacock, read our comprehensive review.

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