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Fox Unveils 34-Game MLS Schedule Ahead of 2026 World Cup

2/19/2026

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Fox Unveils MLS Schedule

Fox Corporation announced 34-game Major League Soccer schedule for the 2026 season, beginning February 18, 2026.
Fox's current Major League Soccer media rights agreement ends this year.
Apple TV remains the exclusive MLS platform through the 2028-29 season, with games accessible to subscribers without a paywall.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in North America from June 11 to July 19, 2026, prompting a nearly two-month league pause.

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Messi Leads MLS Kickoff

The 2026 MLS season kicks off this weekend with a match between Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi and Son Heung-min lead teams as they seek momentum heading into the World Cup.
Inter Miami bolsters its roster with goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair and forward Germán Berterame.
D.C. United and LA Galaxy are pursuing intra-league moves to boost competitiveness as league prepares for a World Cup break.

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Fox Unveils MLS Schedule

Fox Corporation announced 34-game Major League Soccer schedule for the 2026 season, beginning February 18, 2026.
Fox's current Major League Soccer media rights agreement ends this year.
Apple TV remains the exclusive MLS platform through the 2028-29 season, with games accessible to subscribers without a paywall.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in North America from June 11 to July 19, 2026, prompting a nearly two-month league pause.

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