TV guide has the England vs. Argentina semifinal set for July 15, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET, giving viewers one clean target as the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its last three matches. For anyone trying to watch without cable, the schedule matters because the remaining coverage is split across paid services and a limited free option.
England vs. Argentina at 3 p.m. ET
As of July 15, only three matches remain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: the semifinal, the World Cup Bronze Final on July 18 at 5 p.m. ET, and the World Cup Final on July 19 at 3 p.m. ET. England and Argentina meet at Atlanta Stadium, which makes the semifinal the immediate live event for viewers who want the tournament’s next result rather than a replay.
Fox will broadcast 70 games in the United States, including every match from the Round of 16 through the Final, while FS1 will carry 34 additional World Cup matches. NBCUniversal holds the Spanish-language broadcasts in the United States, with Telemundo carrying 92 games and Universo carrying the other 12. That split leaves viewers choosing between a traditional TV feed and a streaming route, depending on language and package.
Fubo, Hulu, and Sling
Fubo’s Sports plan starts at $45.99 for the first month and rises to $55.99 per month after that, with a $5 per month add-on for 4K streams. Hulu costs $90 per month for Fox and FS1, and it adds $4.99 per month for Español plus $11.99 per month for Telemundo. Sling Select costs $30 per month for Fox and FS1, while YouTube TV’s standard plan costs $83 per month and its Sports package costs $65 per month for Fox and FS1.
DirecTV’s $50 MySports base pack is needed for the first two months to get Fox and FS1, and Fox One costs $20 per month. Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month. Those prices turn the final stretch into a straightforward comparison exercise: pay for a live TV bundle, or buy a lower-priced service and accept whatever channel mix it includes.
FIFA+ and free matches
FIFA+ will stream select World Cup matches for free, but the available information does not say whether England vs. Argentina is one of them. That leaves a practical split for viewers: the semifinal has a clear 3 p.m. ET start, but the free path is only partial and still needs matching against FIFA+’s selection.
For readers trying to avoid a cable subscription, the safest move is to choose a service that carries Fox or FS1 before kickoff, then treat FIFA+ as a backup for selected matches rather than a full substitute. The schedule is tight, the pricing is explicit, and the semifinal arrives first.
