Football is one of the most loved sports all over the globe, and the FIFA World Cup is played after every four big years, so the excitement is natural among football lovers.
However, the complicated broadcasting rights of the games often make it a moment of worry for viewers. But the days of putting strain on your nerves are over! In this guide, you will find out everything you need to know about watching the FIFA World Cup in the US.
This year’s FIFA World Cup is also very unique since it’s being hosted in a Middle East country for the very first time. It is also the first of its kind to be held in the Northern Hemisphere’s winter, meaning most matches will kick start early morning for the Americans. For 5 am (ET) matches, the Americans will have to catch on to their streaming services at 2 am (PT)
However, the good part for American football fans is that all the group-stage matches for Gregg Berhalter’s Americans are to kick off at 2 pm (PT), meaning the games can be live-streamed in the USA from around 10 am (ET) during the knockout rounds.
Cheapest way to watch the FIFA World Cup in the USA
The FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights in the UK are shared between BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub, with both covering matches free-of-cost. Here’s how you can watch the FIFA World Cup in the USA for free:
- Get a PureVPN subscription.
- Download our app on your preferred device
- Open BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub and log in.
- Stream FIFA World Cup 2022 matches for free!
Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 in the USA
The two official broadcasters of FIFA World Cup 2022 include:
- Fox or FS1 (to watch the games with English commentary).
- Telemundo and Universo (to watch the games with Spanish commentary).
If you want to watch the FIFA world cup in the US with English commentary, Fox is expected to air 35 matches while the other 21 matches will be aired on FS1. However, one exception is expected – if the US finishes second in Group B – FS1 will only stream their Round of 16 matches since it would take place on a Sunday, and Fox always prioritizes NFL over soccer. Though the World Cup TV schedule might change, Fox is least likely to prioritize soccer over NFL since they only air final matches on a Sunday and nothing else.
If you want to watch the FIFA World Cup in the US with Spanish commentary, Telemundo has got you covered with the promise of airing all the games live from the World Cup, except for the simultaneous kick-offs that might be played to end the group stage. If that happens, those simultaneous kick-offs will be aired on Universo.
For cord-cutters, subscribing to live TV streaming services such as fuboTV and Hulu + Live TV is the easiest way to watch FIFA World Cup matches on channels like Telemundo or Fox.
Don’t want to pay to watch the FIFA World Cup? BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub are two of the best options to live stream FIFA World Cup matches for free, but these platforms are only available in the UK. The good news is that you can still access BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub and watch the FIFA World Cup with the help of a good VPN like PureVPN.
FIFA World Cup 2022 USMNT match results
You can find the results for USMNT FIFA World Cup match below:
- USA 1-1 Wales – Group B
- England 0-0 USA – Group B
USMNT FIFA 2022 Qatar world cup squad
- Forwards: Brenden Aaronson, Jesus Ferreira, Jordan Morris, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Giovanni Reyna, Tim Weah.
- Goalkeepers: Ethan Horvath, Zack Steffen, Matt Turner.
- Defenders: Reggie Cannon, Sergiño Dest, Aaron Long, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, DeAndre Yedlin, Walker Zimmerman.
- Midfielders: Kellyn Acosta, Tyler Adams, Luca de la Torre, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Cristian Roldan.
List of Qatar FIFA World Cup broadcasters
| Territory | Rights holder(s) |
|---|---|
| Albania | RTSH |
| Argentina | TyC Sports |
| Armenia | AMPTV |
| Australia | SBS |
| Austria | ORF |
| Azerbaijan | İTV |
| Belarus | Belteleradio |
| Belgium | RTBF |
| VRT | |
| Bolivia | Red Uno |
| Unitel | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | BHRT |
| Bulgaria | BNT |
| Nova | |
| Brazil | TV Globo |
| Brunei | Kristal-Astro |
| Cambodia | TVK |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN) |
| Caribbean | SportsMax |
| Cayman Islands | Logic |
| Central Asia | Saran Media |
| China | CCTVMigu |
| Colombia | Caracol Televisión |
| RCN Televisión | |
| Costa Rica | Teletica |
| Croatia | HRT |
| Curaçao | TV Direct 13 |
| Cyprus | CyBC |
| Czech Republic | ČT |
| Denmark | DR |
| TV 2 | |
| Ecuador | Teleamazonas |
| El Salvador | TCS |
| Estonia | ERR |
| Europe | EBU |
| France | TF1 |
| beIN Sports | |
| Finland | YleMTV3 |
| Georgia | GPB |
| Germany | ARD |
| ZDF | |
| Deutsche Telekom | |
| Greece | ANT1 |
| Guatemala | TV Azteca |
| Tigo Sports | |
| Honduras | Televicentro |
| Hungary | MTVA |
| Iceland | RÚV |
| Indian subcontinent | Viacom18 |
| Indonesia | Klikdaily |
| Emtek | |
| Ireland | RTÉ |
| Israel | IPBC |
| Italy | RAI |
| Japan | Dentsu Inc. |
| Kazakhstan | Kazakh TV |
| Kosovo | RTK |
| Latin America | Vrio Corp. |
| Latvia | LTV |
| Liechtenstein | SRG SSR |
| Lithuania | LRT |
| Macau | TDM |
| Malaysia | Astro |
| Malta | PBS |
| MENA | beIN Sports |
| Mexico | Televisa |
| Moldova | TRM |
| Montengero | RTCG |
| Netherlands | NOS |
| New Zealand | Sky |
| North Macedonia | MRT |
| Norway | NRK |
| TV 2 | |
| Panama | RPC |
| TVN | |
| Paraguay | TyC Sports |
| Tigo Sports | |
| Peru | Latina Televisión |
| Poland | TVP |
| Portugal | RTP |
| Romania | TVR |
| Russia | Channel One |
| Match TV | |
| VGTRK | |
| Serbia | RTS |
| Slovakia | RTVS |
| Slovenia | RTV |
| South Korea | SBS |
| KBS | |
| MBC | |
| Spain | Mediapro |
| RTVE | |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| Suriname | SCCN |
| Sweden | SVT |
| TV4 | |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| Taiwan | ELTA |
| Turkey | TRT |
| Ukraine | Suspilne |
| United Kingdom | BBC |
| ITV | |
| United States | Fox |
| Telemundo | |
| Uruguay | ANTEL |
| Canal | |
| TeleDoce | |
| Venezuela | Televen |
USA fixtures ( Eastern time)
| Match | Time (ET) |
| USA vs. Wales | 2 p.m. |
| England vs. USA | 2 p.m. |
| Iran vs. USA | 2 p.m. |
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is officially broadcasted by Fox (in English) and Telemundo (in Spanish) for the Americans.
How can I watch Fox without a TV provider?
If you want to watch FIFA World Cup on Fox without having a cable subscription, you can buy a monthly subscription from a wide range of online TV services, including fuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV.
Is it a good idea to use a free proxy to watch the World Cup online?
Free VPNs and proxies are not recommended. Some streaming platforms employ sophisticated IP tracking technology to restrict access. Therefore, a paid VPN is a better idea since it keeps you anonymous online.
What is the cheapest way to stream the FIFA World Cup without cable?
Sling TV is the cheapest online TV service offering a monthly subscription starting at $35 only. It has both Fox and Telemundo on its channel list.
Final word
To summarize, you can watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in English on Fox and in Spanish on Telemundo on cable. If you are a cord-cutter, there are multiple ways to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in the US without cable.
Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, FuboTV, and YouTube TV are some popular online TV services that offer either Fox or Telemundo (or both) in their channel lineup, allowing you to live stream the FIFA World Cup 2022 on the device of your choice with ease.
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January 1, 2024
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