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How to watch England at the 2026 World Cup

Every England group-stage match airs on FOX broadcastall three are 100% free over the air with a $30 antenna. No cable, no streaming subscription required. Every England match also airs on Telemundo in Spanish — free with the same antenna, or streaming on Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo).

★ Quick answer

3 of 3 England group matches air on FOX broadcast (FREE) · All 3 on Telemundo (Spanish, FREE).

Cheapest way to watch every England match: a $30 antenna — that's it.

England's Group L matches

Match 1 of 3

England vs Croatia

Wednesday, June 17 · 4:00 PM ET
AT&T Stadium · Dallas
Group L match · 80,000 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
Match 2 of 3

England vs Ghana

Tuesday, June 23 · 4:00 PM ET
Gillette Stadium · Boston
Group L match · 65,878 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
Match 3 of 3

Panama vs England

Saturday, June 27 · 5:00 PM ET
MetLife Stadium · New York/New Jersey
Group L match · 82,500 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
★ Cheapest path

$30 antenna · one-time

All three England group matches air on FOX broadcast. A $30 indoor antenna catches every match in 1080p — free, no subscription, forever. The Mohu Leaf 50 ($45) and Antop AT-400BV ($90) are the 28-year-installer picks. Pair with Peacock ($8) if you want Spanish-language commentary on Telemundo.

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The team

Head coach: Thomas Tuchel

Star player: Harry Kane

England's third World Cup under a different head coach since 2022. Thomas Tuchel (German, former Chelsea, Bayern, PSG) took over in Jan 2025, becoming the second non-English manager in Three Lions history. Harry Kane still captains. A loaded attack with Bellingham, Saka, Foden, and Palmer.

Common questions

How can I watch England at the 2026 World Cup for free?

All three of England's group-stage matches air on FOX broadcast, which is free over the air with a $30 antenna. You can watch every single England match without paying for cable or a streaming subscription.

What channel is England's first match on?

England's first match — England vs Croatia on Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM ET — airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas.

Can I stream England's World Cup matches in Spanish?

Yes. Every England match airs on Telemundo in Spanish — free over the air with an antenna. Every match also streams on Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo).

What is the cheapest way to watch England at the 2026 World Cup?

A $30 indoor antenna. All three England group-stage matches air on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) — both free over the air. Total cost: $30 one-time, no subscription.

What time are the England World Cup matches?

England vs Croatia — Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM ET in Dallas on FOX. England vs Ghana — Tuesday, June 23 at 4:00 PM ET in Boston on FOX. Panama vs England — Saturday, June 27 at 5:00 PM ET in New York/New Jersey on FOX.

Who is on the England squad?

England is coached by Thomas Tuchel. Star player: Harry Kane. England's third World Cup under a different head coach since 2022. Thomas Tuchel (German, former Chelsea, Bayern, PSG) took over in Jan 2025, becoming the second non-English manager in Three Lions history. Harry Kane still captains. A loaded attack with Bellingham, Saka, Foden, and Palmer.

Keep going

Last verified June 9, 2026 against FOX Sports + Telemundo official broadcast schedules. Match times in Eastern Time. Knockout-round broadcast assignments depend on the bracket and are confirmed match-by-match — we re-check after each group-stage round.