What channel is the World Cup on in USA? Complete TV schedule to watch Qatar 2022 matches on Fox, Telemundo

Kyle Bonn

What channel is the World Cup on in USA? Complete TV schedule to watch Qatar 2022 matches on Fox, Telemundo image

The 2022 FIFA World Cup has been the year's crowning soccer event across the globe.

Thirty-two of the top soccer nations from across the globe, including the United States, Mexico, and Canada, have participated in the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Qatar has served as host for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Middle Eastern nation to host the event and just the third country from the Asian confederation, after Japan and South Korea jointly hosted in 2002.

So far, 63 matches in the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been available to watch on television in the United States, with over half of those available on over-the-air network coverage. And the 64th, the final, will be again be available to view in multiple ways.

Additionally, there are many streaming options available for viewing matches from this year's crowning international soccer tournament, making it easier to watch than ever before.

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What TV channel is World Cup 2022 on in USA?

The 2022 World Cup is being televised in the United States in English by Fox and in Spanish by Telemundo. In 2011, the two networks won the rights to broadcast the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in the U.S. with a bid the New York Times reported would pay FIFA "around $1 billion." 

Fox has spread the matches across its family of channels, including FS1 and FS2. While most of the channel designations were set, Fox has had the ability to switch its assignments around, which it used particularly for the final round of group-stage fixtures.

Meanwhile, Telemundo is the home of all Spanish-language World Cup broadcasts in the United States. The only exception came in the final round of group-stage matches, when games were played simultaneously. For those matches, one was pushed to Universo. All Spanish-language World Cup match broadcasts can be streamed on Peacock, which aired the first 12 matches of the tournament for free. Beginning Nov. 24, the remaining 52 have been available on Peacock Premium.

How to watch Fox, Telemundo in USA

  • Dates: Sunday, November 20-Sunday, December 18
  • English-language TV channels: Fox, FS1, FS2
  • Spanish-language TV channels: Telemundo, Universo
  • Streaming: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo Now, Peacock Premium

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast in the United States in English by Fox.

Fox's flagship play-by-play coverage features an A-Team of John Strong and Stu Holden. Other play-by-play broadcast teams have included veteran JP Dellacamera paired with analyst Cobi Jones, Derek Rae paired with Aly Wagner, Ian Darke paired with Landon Donovan, and Warren Barton paired with Jacqui Oatley. Rules analysts Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg will be on hand to analyze refereeing decisions.

Fox's in-game studio coverage will be anchored by Rob Stone, while Kate Abdo hosts the show FIFA World Cup Tonight. Lead studio analysts include Alexi Lalas, Clint Dempsey, Carli Lloyd, and Maurice Edu. Other appearing studio analysts have included Eni Aluko, Kelly Smith, and former NFL receiver Chad Johnson. Sideline reporters will include Jenny Taft, Rodolfo Landeros, and Geoff Shreeves, while Tom Rinaldi will be on hand as a feature reporter.

For Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage, the lead play-by-play broadcaster will be none other than the legendary Andres Cantor, covering his 12th World Cup. He will be partnered with former Mexican national team player Manuel Sol. Other play-by-play broadcasters for Telemundo coverage include Copan Alvarez, Sammy Sadovnik, and Jorge Calvo. They will all be partnered with analyst Eduardo Bsicayart, who will be covering his fifth World Cup.

Telemundo's studio coverage will be manned chiefly by Miguel Gurwitz, Ana Jurka, Carlota Vizmanos, and Carlos Hermosillo, plus there has been analysis throughout the tournament from the likes of Diego Forlan, Miguel Herrera, Tab Ramos, Carlos Tenorio, Claudio Borghi, Fernando Hierro, and a host of other experienced names.

MORE: Watch World Cup 2022 matches live on fuboTV (free trial)

World Cup 2022 TV schedule in USA


Final

Date Time (ET) Match TV Streaming
Sun, Dec. 18 10:00 a.m. Argentina vs France FOX, Telemundo, Universo fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock Premium, Universo Now

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Kyle Bonn, is a Syracuse University broadcast journalism graduate with over a decade of experience covering soccer globally. Kyle specializes in soccer tactics and betting, with a degree in data analytics. Kyle also does TV broadcasts for Wake Forest soccer, and has had previous stops with NBC Soccer and IMG College. When not covering the game, he has long enjoyed loyalty to the New York Giants, Yankees, and Fulham. Kyle enjoys playing racquetball and video games when not watching or covering sports.