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Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 11
Fox One Streams 2026 World Cup in 4K for $20, as FOX and FS1 Air 40 Primetime Games
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 11

Fox One Streams 2026 World Cup in 4K for $20, as FOX and FS1 Air 40 Primetime Games

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 11

Summary

  • $20-a-month Fox One will carry every 2026 FIFA World Cup match in 4K, making it the clearest direct-to-consumer option in the U.S.
  • 40 matches—21 on FOX and 19 on FS1—are scheduled for primetime, while Fox says every game will also be available in 4K through Fox One and most major pay-TV providers.
  • 4K access can still vary by distributor, with some streaming apps delivering only 1080p; Fox One also accepts pay-TV logins, offering a workaround for subscribers whose main service downgrades the feed.
  • Other viewing options cost more or add limits: YouTube TV's sports plan starts at $64.99 a month, Hulu + Live TV costs $89.99, Sling Select is $19.99 where available, and Fubo's 4K requires a $5 add-on.
  • The tournament opens June 11 with Mexico vs. South Africa and runs through July 19, with Fox Sports again handling U.S. broadcast coverage.

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