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The 23rd FIFA World Cup takes place across North America with the best and brightest soccer players and national teams from around the world, including Argentina, France, Spain, Brazil, England and Team USA, as well as other countries, competing to win the highly coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.

And for 2026, 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, like New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City and others, will host the soccer tournament starting on Thursday (June 11).

How to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Online, At a Glance:

Who Is Performing During 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The opening ceremony of the World Cup is spread across two days, Thursday (June 11) and Friday (June 12), and takes place in each host nation, including Estadio Azteca (Estadio Banorte) in Mexico City, Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Toronto and Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Los Angeles.

Performances across venues include Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla (USA); as well as Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé and others (Canada); and Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs and others (Mexico).

For the halftime show during the World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, Madonna, Shakira and BTS are headlining.

When Does 2026 FIFA World Cup Start?

World Cup matches broadcast starting Thursday (June 11) and ends with the final on Sunday (July 19). The international soccer tournament airs live on FOX and FOX Sports (FS1) in English, and Telemundo and Universo for Spanish-language broadcasts. Check out a complete schedule for matches and kickoff times here.

Where to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Online for Free

Cord-cutters have a few ways to watch World Cup online, especially if you want to watch for free. Online streaming platforms, like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and others have free trials, so you can watch FOX, FOX Sports, Telemundo and Universo for free.

Keep reading for more details on how to watch the matches online without cable.

You can livestream the World Cup on FOX and FOX Sports with DirecTV’s “Entertainmet” package. The streaming service’s most comprehensive plan is the “Entertainment” signature streaming package with more than 90 live channels, which includes plenty of other sports channels: ESPN, ESPN2, FS2, NBA TV, NHL Network and more. For a limited time, new subscribers can get DirecTV for just $59.99 for the first month of service (reg. $89.99 per month) with DirecTV’s current deals.

Meanwhile, a subscription to DirecTV also grants you access to the FOX One app for every FOX network, including FOX, FOX Sports and others.

The streamer offers the “MySports Genre Pack” with over 20 sports channels, like FOX and FOX Sports, and access to ESPN Unlimited. It goes for $49.99 per month for the first two months of service ($64.99 per month afterward).

In addition, FOX, FOX Sports and Universo are available via the “Ultimate” package, which goes for $89.99 per month for the first month ($124.99 per month afterward) and comes with over 160 channels.

If you only want to watch matches with a Spanish-language broadcast, then DirecTV offers the “MiEspañol Genre Pack” for $29.99 per month for the first two months of service ($34.99 per month afterward) and includes more than Spanish-language channels, like Telemundo and Universo.

You can stream up to three devices with a subscription to DirecTV, as well as unlimited cloud DVR to record your favorite TV shows to watch back on-demand. Sign up for a five-day free trial to start watching online.

A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with FOX and goes for $45.99 per month, gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels. You can watch local networks such as NBC and ABC (in select markets), while you can watch many cable networks too. Additionally, a subscription to Sling TV comes with access to the FOX One app. Just use your Sling TV login credentials and you can watch World Cup matches on FOX and FOX Sports.

Although Sling TV doesn’t include access for Telemundo, the streaming service does include Universo as part of the Sling Latino plan, which goes for $10 per month. It comes with more than 20 Spanish-language broadcast channels too.

Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.

Want to watch international World Cup matches in the United States? ExpressVPN is a virtual private network that allows you to watch different broadcasts from various countries, if you want to add some local color to your World Cup watching.

For example: If you’re French, but you live in New York City, then you can still watch French National Team matches on Métropole Télévision (Groupe M6) in the U.S. Just launch the ExpressVPN app on your smartphone, laptop, streaming device or web browser (via extension), set your location to Paris or Strasbourg in France, and then fire up the M6 app to start watching. You’ll be able to watch matches from TV channels located overseas with prices starting at $2.79 per month for 28 months. Learn more about ExpressVPN here.

With prices starting at $48.99 per month for the first month of service, Fubo’s “Pro” plan is a cable alternative streaming service that offers the World Cup broadcasts on FOX and FOX Sports. The plan features more than 200 other channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, MLB.TV, MLB Network, NHL Network and others. Fubo comes with a five-day free trial, so you can try out the service before you commit month-to-month.

Plus, Fubo gets you access to the FOX One app for World Cup matches on FOX and FOX Sports. Unfortunately, the streaming service doesn’t include Telemundo and Universo.

If you don’t have a Hulu + Live TV subscription, the streamer offers a free trial that’ll get you your first three days free to access FOX, FOX Sports and Telemundo. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee, which starts at $89.99 per month. For even more content, Hulu + Live TV bundles with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost to watch even more exclusive and original sporting events and programming.

There are two different plans offered on Peacock: The Premium Plan for $10.99 per month or the Premium Plus Plan for $16.99 per month. Both plans feature World Cup matches on Telemundo and Universo for Spanish-language broadcasts.

If you’re looking to save some money, you can get 17% off when you do the annual plan for $109.99 per year or $169.99 per year. With the Premium Plan, it’s ad-supported and you’ll receive access to a wide range of movies, TV shows, originals, live sports from NBC Sports and live news from NBC News. Peacock’s Premium Plus plan comes with everything in the Premium plan, as well as no ads, your local NBC channel live and the ability to download and stream offline.

Alongside World Cup matches, you’ll have access to even more live sports, including games and matches from Premiere League, MLB, WNBA, NBA, NFL and other leagues.

The streaming platform doesn’t offer a free trial, but it does come with a couple of affordable plans starting at $10.99 per month. In addition, you can get 30 days of access to Peacock for as low as $1 with Walmart+, as one of the service’s benefits and perks. Learn more about Walmart+ and Peacock here.

In the meantime, 2026 FIFA World Cup matches are available to watch on FOX and FOX Sports for English-language broadcasts, or Telemundo and Universo for Spanish-language broadcasts via DirecTV, starting on Thursday (June 11).

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All eyes are on the NBA Finals right now, as the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs continue their fierce contest — with the former hoping to win its first championship since 1973. In celebration of the first game in this momentous match-up, ESPN and Spotify teamed up for ESPN Presents: Spotify Live Sessions — NBA Finals Party.

Tapped for a special performance at the invite-only event on the opening night of the best-of-seven series (June 3) was Grammy Award-nominated artist Destin Conrad.

The creator-led immersive experience at Spotify’s Los Angeles headquarters also featured live DJ sets from Austin J. Mills. Among the guest list of creators, tastemakers and fans were actor-singer Trevor Jackson (Grey’s Anatomy, grown-ish) and social media influencer/content creator Mariah Linney, a former guard for the University of North Carolina’s Charlotte 49ers basketball team.

For the occasion, Spotify’s Los Angeles headquarters was transformed into a “House of Legends” motif. In addition to watching the game in a lounge-style viewing area, guests were treated to various activations, including a basketball shooting competition and a custom hat engraving station. In addition to Conrad’s post-game performance, The Club520 podcast went live at halftime, hosted by former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague, his brother DJ Wells and Bishop “B Hen” Henn.

Conrad’s setlist for the party included “Party Wit U,” “Bad Bitches” and “Kissing in Public.” The singer/songwriter was a first-time Grammy nominee at the 68th annual ceremony, earning a nomination in the best progressive R&B album category for debut album Love on Digital. Conrad’s latest project is wHIMSY!, the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed alternative jazz album wHIMSY. The EMPIRE artist will kick off the second leg of his wHIMSY! tour on July 17 in St. Louis.

Cardi B has high hopes for the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. While at Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, the rapper had a hilarious response when asked by Entertaiment Tonight about what a Knicks win would mean for the city.

“It’s gonna mean the rats will disappear, trees will start growing, potholes will be filled,” she told the outlet effusively. “Rains of glitter coming down, the Statue of Liberty is going to finally walk.

“It’s going to mean everything,” she added. “Crimes will be solved!”

Of course, the Bronx native also ended with, “Go Knicks!”

The NYC team ended up losing 111-115 on Monday night, but New York is still up 2-1 in the series. Just two more wins could make the Knicks the NBA champions for the first time since 1973. The team also hasn’t made it to the finals since 1999. Game 4 will take place Wednesday night back at Madison Square Garden.

Cardi is a veteran Knicks fan, and she’s previously sat courtside at games. At Game 3, she performed a halftime show and sat courtside with her 4-year-old son Wave.

She’s always been loud and proud about her love for her home city. Recently, Cardi teamed up with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to help launch a musical contest supporting his 2-K program offering New Yorkers free childcare. “Can you believe that?! We have a 34-year-old mayor! I feel like I’m a kid, and you’re, like, running New York!” she told the politician in a video announcing the contest.

Watch Cardi share her optimistic thoughts about the New York Knicks below.

More Latin talent is being announced as part of the Spanish-language version of Toy Story 5, with Belinda being the latest star to join.

Disney and Pixar revealed on Monday (June 8) that the Mexican pop singer will voice new character Lilypad in the Spanish-language dub for Latin America. According to the press release, Lilypad is a modern toy, an interactive tablet in the shape of a frog that gains the trust of Bonnie’s toys. However, not everyone is happy about her arrival.

Belinda also shared the news with her followers on social media Monday, posting a carousel of photos of her experience working with the Pixar team, as well as with some of the actors. In one image, she appears alongside Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, who are back to voice Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively, in the English version. In another, she poses with the iconic characters while holding what appears to be Lilypad.

“I’ve been dying to share this surprise with you!! I will be the voice of Lilypad in Toy Story 5,” Belinda captioned in the Instagram post. “I’ve always felt a very special connection with voice acting, and being able to do it alongside such talented people is a dream come true!! Plus, it’s one of my favorite movies. Here are some magical moments from my time at the Pixar studios.”

The news of Belinda’s participation in the fifth installment of the animated film series comes just days after it was revealed that Argentine producer Bizarrap will voice the character Santa de Jardín (Garden Gnome Santa) in Spanish, while Bad Bunny will play Pizza With Sunglasses in both English and Spanish.

Toy Story 5 arrives in U.S. theaters Friday, June 19. The film opens June 17 in Brazil and Spain, and June 18 in Latin America.

Watch the trailer for Toy Story 5 below:

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This summer, we’re challenging our readers to make more music in the comfort of their own homes. Creating music is an art form that Billboard fans are likely pretty familiar with. Mixing tracks, recording vocals and writing lyrics are skills that take time and the right equipment to hone.

When you’re in a flow state, arranging something fire or listening back to work when the music comes easy, there’s nothing more frustrating than having your creation software lag on you. Even worse, when an idea comes to mind for a sick beat, but you can’t use your DAW — otherwise known as a Digital Audio Workstation — because you’re offline.

If you want to get back to making music the way you do best, a reliable internet connection is key. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is our top choice when it comes to creating in your abode. According to Ookla® Speed Test®, T-Mobile has the fastest 5G Home Internet when compared to its competitors.¹ The provider’s plans are affordable, starting at just $35 a month when bundled with AutoPay and voice*, and offer internet service with lightning-fast download and upload speeds.

There’s the Rely plan for $35 monthly with AutoPay and voice line² that includes unlimited data, no annual contracts, and an included high-performance premium gateway. Download speeds are up to 354 Mbps, while upload speeds are up to 56 Mbps. It is important to note for Home Internet first-timers that these are metrics used to determine how fast your internet translates data.

If you do decide to switch from your old internet provider to T-Mobile, the company will pay off your early termination fee for you up to $750³, taking the brunt of the penalty. For a limited time only, T-Mobile is running a deal for one month of any 5G Home Internet plan on them⁴ + up to $200 back via virtual prepaid card⁵.

How does it work? While cable internet relies on wired connections, T-Mobile Home Internet uses over-the-air 5G to provide reliable connectivity where traditional wires can’t reach. T-Mobile’s Home Internet service is easy to set up, taking less than 15 minutes, letting you get back to making music backed by a high-performance connection. Don’t let slow internet stop you from creating a musical masterpiece.

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