Fox Secures Comprehensive Broadcast Coverage for Expanded 2026 World Cup

Fox Corporation is preparing for a significant summer in 2026 as it prepares to broadcast the most expansive FIFA World Cup in history. With the tournament expanding to include 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Fox remains the exclusive English-language home for the event on U.S. soil.

The broadcaster has outlined its distribution strategy, ensuring that every match is available on linear television. Fox plans to air 69 matches on its flagship broadcast network, while the remaining 35 contests will be carried on FS1. This strategy maximizes reach by placing high-profile games on the main network and utilizing the sports-specific channel for simultaneous or lower-tier matchups.

Spanish-language rights remain with NBCUniversal. Peacock will stream all 104 matches live, while Telemundo will televise 92 games and Universo will handle 12. On the digital front, Fox will leverage its FOX Sports app and the Tubi-owned FOX One platform to stream the action, while fuboTV continues to serve as a carriage partner offering access to both English and Spanish feeds.

Fox’s share price recently closed at $54.12, reflecting an increase of 2.51% over the previous session, with a market capitalization of approximately $23.46 billion. As a Communication Services giant operating in the entertainment sector, the company relies heavily on live sports programming to drive viewership and advertising revenue. The World Cup represents a major driver for engagement, particularly given the time-zone advantages of the North American host cities compared to recent tournaments held in Asia and the Middle East.

What to watch

• Fox’s quarterly earnings reports in the lead-up to 2026 for advertising sales figures related to the tournament.
• Future guidance regarding digital subscriber numbers on the FOX Sports app and streaming platforms.
• Technical updates regarding Fox’s 4K HDR production capabilities for the event.

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