Fox is doubling down on the FIFA World Cup. More than doubling down, actually.
The media company says that it will broadcast 69 live matches from next year’s tournament live on the Fox broadcast network, more than double the 34 matches it aired in 2022. The remaining 35 matches will run on FS1, and every match will also stream on the Fox One streaming service. In addition, Fox says that it will air more than 340 hours of programming around the tournament, including pre- and post-game shows.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be a big one for Fox next June, with the event taking place across the United States, Mexico and Canada, not only allowing for convenient time zones, but ample opportunity for local fans to engage.
The full schedule will be released after the World Cup Final Draw, which Fox will air live on Friday Dec. 5. The draw will be held at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Fox will also release broadcast teams, analysts and other talent at a later date.
“Fox Sports’ presentation of FIFA World Cup 26 is going to be the biggest production in our company’s 32-year history, and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase this once-in-a-lifetime event with more matches on broadcast television than ever before,” said Fox Sports CEO and executive producer Eric Shanks said in a statement. “The largest World Cup ever means this is going to be a television event unlike any other with more teams, superstars, storylines and moments that will captivate audiences everywhere.”
