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Fox Locks Down Exclusive US Streaming for 2026 World Cup

7/18/2026

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Summary

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Fox has exclusive U.S. rights to all 2026 World Cup matches, limiting streaming.
The final is on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Bronze-medal match between France and England is on July 18, 2026, at Miami Stadium, tickets on FIFA.com.
Tournament director Andrew Giuliani said referee Omar Artan was denied entry because of alleged “bad actors,” while Faena Theater in Miami Beach stages “Obsession,” pausing shows through August 4.

History

Historical Context

After winning NFL broadcast rights in 1994, Fox built a sports division that secured English-language FIFA tournament rights in 2011 and extended them in 2015 through the 2026 World Cup, where 69 matches will air on the network. The long-term exclusive deal, emphasizing large upfront fees and limited streaming, reflects the same strategy that propelled Fox’s rise as a major U.S. broadcaster.

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Story summary

Fox has exclusive U.S. rights to all 2026 World Cup matches, limiting streaming.
The final is on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Bronze-medal match between France and England is on July 18, 2026, at Miami Stadium, tickets on FIFA.com.
Tournament director Andrew Giuliani said referee Omar Artan was denied entry because of alleged “bad actors,” while Faena Theater in Miami Beach stages “Obsession,” pausing shows through August 4.

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