FOX Sports is finalizing its broadcast preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The tournament represents a significant expansion of the sport's footprint in North America. With the event scheduled to begin in June, the broadcaster is deploying a lineup of match commentators and reporters to cover the games.
According to a FOX Sports press release, there were 43 days [1] remaining until the start of the tournament at the time of their announcement. While some promotional materials mentioned a shorter window, the official press release remains the primary record for the countdown.
Beyond the immediate 2026 event, FIFA has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will be the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup [2]. The decision to award the tournament to the kingdom follows a period of significant investment in sports infrastructure and athlete acquisitions by the Saudi government.
FIFA said the selection of Saudi Arabia was intended to expand the global reach of the tournament [2]. The 2034 event will follow the 2030 tournament, which is slated to be hosted by three nations [2].
As the English-language broadcaster in the U.S., FOX Sports is coordinating logistics for the 2026 games to ensure comprehensive coverage of the multi-national host region [1]. This involves managing a complex broadcast network across three different countries to capture the tournament's progression.
“Saudi Arabia will be the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.”
The dual focus on the 2026 and 2034 tournaments highlights FIFA's strategy of aggressive geographic expansion. By moving the event into North America and later the Middle East, the organization is shifting the sport's center of gravity away from its traditional European and South American strongholds to capitalize on new markets and state-led investments.
