🇺🇸 How to watch United States at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
United States reach the 2026 World Cup through CONCACAF and have been drawn into Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye. As one of the three host nations, United States play this World Cup at home, which adds pressure and a built-in crowd.
United States have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch United States in Spanish in the United States, the simplest free option is Telemundo, which broadcasts over the air and reaches the large majority of US Hispanic households at no cost.
Universo carries additional Spanish-language coverage on cable, and Peacock streams the matches in Spanish for viewers who prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or smart TV. If you only want the biggest games, free over-the-air Telemundo is usually enough; if you want every match in Spanish, Peacock is the most complete option.
How to watch United States without cable
You do not need cable to follow United States. Stream their matches in Spanish on Peacock, which runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones and smart TVs, or watch the biggest games free over the air on Telemundo with a digital antenna.
Live-TV services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling also carry Telemundo and Universo over the internet, with no cable contract.
Most of these streaming apps offer a free trial, and a digital antenna is a one-time purchase, so you can follow United States in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
United States's road to the World Cup
The United States co-hosts the 2026 World Cup and qualifies automatically. It arrives with a young generation hoping to take a leap on home soil. United States reach the 2026 World Cup through CONCACAF and have landed in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye, where the group path will decide how far they go.
United States key players
- Christian Pulisic — AC Milan winger and the team's main attacking reference
- Weston McKennie — Juventus midfielder bringing energy and late runs into the box
- Tyler Adams — Defensive midfielder, captain and engine of the midfield
- Matt Turner — Regular international goalkeeper for the national side
- Gio Reyna — Creative attacking midfielder with talent for the final pass
United States fixtures
In the group stage, United States play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Friday Jun 12, United States face Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. On Friday Jun 19, United States face Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. On Thursday Jun 25, United States face Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow United States in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 9:00 PMJun 12 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 7:00 PMJun 12 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 10:00 PMJun 12 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 8:00 PMJun 12 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 6:00 PMJun 12 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 3:00 AMJun 13 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 3:00 PMJun 19 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 1:00 PMJun 19 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 4:00 PMJun 19 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 2:00 PMJun 19 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 12:00 PMJun 19 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 9:00 PMJun 19 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 10:00 PMJun 25 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 8:00 PMJun 25 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 11:00 PMJun 25 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 9:00 PMJun 25 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 7:00 PMJun 25 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 4:00 AMJun 26 |
What to expect from United States
As hosts in Group D it starts with realistic chances of advancing and aims to get past the group stage. Intense, vertical side that presses high and uses pace on the wings.
Advancing from the group
United States need a top-two finish in Group D to advance automatically. In the 48-team format, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also reach the Round of 32, so even a third-place finish can be enough with the right goal difference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch United States in Spanish?+
Every United States match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is United States free to watch in Spanish?+
When United States is on Telemundo over the air, yes, it is free with an antenna. Peacock and Universo are paid options that also stream it in Spanish.
What group is United States in?+
United States is in Group D, alongside Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
When does United States play next?+
United States's next match kicks off on Jun 12 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does United States play in the group stage?+
Three group-stage matches; the top two of the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What time does United States play today?+
If United States have a match today, the kickoff times in every time zone are in the fixtures table above; the page rolls forward to their next match automatically.
What channel is United States on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch United States without cable?+
Stream the matches on Peacock, or use Telemundo's free over-the-air signal with a digital antenna. No cable subscription is required.
Mariana Delgado is a bilingual football writer based in Los Angeles. She covers where and how to watch soccer in Spanish in the US, with a focus on the World Cup, Liga MX and Europe's top leagues, helping fans never miss their team.
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