2026 World Cup Coverage on Telemundo and Peacock: Excitement Grows with New Campaigns
Excitement is building as we countdown the days until the 2026 men’s World Cup kicks off in North America! NBC Universal has some big announcements lined up for soccer fans, making sure you don’t miss a second of the action.
Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock will be your go-to channels this summer, with a whopping 700 hours of World Cup programming from June 11 to July 19. You’ll be able to catch all 104 matches live, with 92 airing for free on Telemundo and 12 on Universo. Plus, every match will stream live on Peacock for Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, as well as on the Telemundo App.
Telemundo is pulling out all the stops for their coverage, with on-site production at all 104 games to bring you the best access, authenticity, and real-time storytelling. Not to mention, they have some incredible complementary programming lined up to keep you entertained every step of the way.
Get ready for shows like “Hoy en el Mundial” to kick off your day with breaking news and featured cities, “Vive el Mundial” to bring you all the stadium action, and “El Medio Tiempo” for halftime analysis. And don’t forget about “El Pelotazo,” America’s #1 nightly Spanish-language sports show, expanding to a full hour of in-depth World Cup coverage.
With just 60 days to go, the countdown is on for what promises to be an unforgettable World Cup experience. So mark your calendars and get ready to tune in to Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock for all the soccer action you can handle!

