How to watch or stream the 2022 FIFA World Cup

There are two ways to watch all of the 2022 FIFA World Cup games. In the US, you can watch the World Cup on TV with a cable TV subscription. If you don’t have a cable, you’ll also be able to stream games from multiple streaming services.

Watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Cable TV

In the US, FOX has secured the rights to the World Championship and all games will be broadcast on FOX or FS1 (FOX Sports 1).

The games will also be broadcast on the Spanish-language channels of Telemundo or Universo. In my experience, for this reason, commentary on US games can be quite boring, and if you know a little Spanish, watching games in Spanish can be much more interesting.

These are the channels you can find on most cable TV packages, but you can also find them on popular cable streaming services as described below.

Broadcast World Cup online

If you’ve cut the cord and don’t have an active cable TV subscription, you still have plenty of options to stream the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

In the US, you will be able to stream all World Cup games live on TV streaming services such as fuboTV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, SlingTV, Vidgo and Peacock (Spanish only). You can stream games from any device that can run these apps or any streaming apps that carry the FOX and FS1 feeds.

It goes without saying that you’ll also be able to stream games on the FOX and FOX Sports apps, but this will likely require an active cable TV subscription.

World Cup Schedule

The best way to keep track of games and matches is to add the World Cup schedule to your calendar. This way you will know what time each game will be in your current time zone. This is by far the best way to make sure you never miss a game.

FAQ

Will ESPN and ESPN+ broadcast the World Cup?

No. ESPN does not own the rights to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. These rights belong to FOX and FOX Sports.

Will Paramount+ host the World Championship?

No. Although Paramount+ had the rights to the qualifying games, it will not own the rights to the actual competition.

Will HULU broadcast the World Cup?

If you have a HULU + Live TV subscription, you will be able to watch World Cup games on FOX channels.

Is there a YouTube TV World Championship?

Yes, you can follow the competition on the FOX channels, which should be part of your YouTube TV subscription.

How can I watch the World Cup without a cable?

You don’t need a cable to watch the World Cup, however you will need to subscribe to one of the streaming apps mentioned above.

Can I watch the World Cup for free?

You will need either an active cable TV subscription or a subscription to one of the streaming services mentioned above. The best way to watch the World Cup for free is to move in with a neighbor for a month.