The showcase tournament will be broadcast on multiple services and platforms as well as languages, so here’s some guidance.
FILE – Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo scores his side’s second goal from the penalty spot during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Hungary and Portugal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.
With three host countries and 48 national teams, this is the biggest World Cup in history. The Bay Area will host six matches, starting with Switzerland vs. Qatar on June 13. But, with the expansion to 48 teams, there are 104 matches on tap and fans are lining up their best viewing strategies, including how to watch the USMNT first game against Paraguay on June 12.
The showcase tournament will be broadcast on multiple services and platforms in different languages, so here’s some guidance:— FOX will air 70 matches including the opening game, all knockout stage matches from the Round of 16 onward and the World Cup Final. Bay Area fans can tune in to KTVU-TV with an antenna or a cable TV provider. — FS1 is broadcasting the 34 group-stage and Round of 32 matches.
You’ll need cable or streaming service credentials for these games. Services likeWant to join the crowd to watch the matches block-party style? Bay Area World Cup organizers are hosting free watch parties in some 30-plus “Fan Zones” from San Francisco to Oakland to San Jose. With an increase to 48 teams, there are more games in this World Cup than ever before, including among teams that haven’t traditionally played the tournament in the past, like Jordan, Curaçao and Cape Verde.
Having so many new and low ranked teams make it hard to find the best matchups, but there are still some games you might want to watch from the comfort of your TV room, phone or computer, including:
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