FOX Sports and iHeartMedia have partnered to expand coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, bringing FOX Sports’ full English-language match commentary to iHeartRadio’s vast audio platforms. The collaboration will deliver live broadcasts of all 104 matches, from the opening game on June 11 to the final on July 19, across iHeartRadio’s digital app and more than 100 broadcast stations nationwide, including FOX Sports Radio affiliates.

Fans will be able to listen to FOX Sports’ television commentary teams at FIFA World Cup 2026 on the iHeartRadio app, which is available on over 500 platforms and 2,000 devices. Key matches, including all U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) games and the final, will air widely on terrestrial radio, ensuring broad accessibility for listeners at home or on the go.

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“This summer’s World Cup will be the biggest yet, with more teams than ever competing as the U.S. Men’s National Team takes the global stage on home soil, and we’re thrilled to partner with FOX Sports to bring this monumental tournament to our combined audiences,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “This partnership allows us to deliver complete, live coverage at an unprecedented scale, reaching fans wherever they are — at home, in the car or on the go — and connecting them to the passion and unforgettable moments of the World Cup.”

The 2026 tournament will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time the event is hosted by three countries. iHeartRadio’s coverage will include play-by-play broadcasts, enhanced coverage of USMNT matches, and access to its lineup of soccer-focused podcasts featuring prominent voices in the sport.

The USMNT will kick off their first game on Friday, June 12 against Paraguay in Los Angeles at 9:00 PM ET. Their next match will be on Friday, June 19 against Australia in Seattle at 3:00 PM ET. They will wrap up the Group Stage on Thursday, June 25 against Türkiye at 10:00 PM ET.

FOX Sports will remain the official English-language television home, airing all matches across FOX and FS1, with additional streaming in 4K via FOX One. Together, the partnership aims to provide fans with seamless, multiplatform access to one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

Mike McConnell