The World Cup final between defending champion Argentina and Spain not only marks the first final matchup between these two teams, but also the first halftime show in FIFA history. The match takes place on July 19 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET, with the halftime show likely falling about 45 minutes or an hour into the game, between 12:45 and 1 p.m. PT. Broadcast live on Fox, the final and performance can be livestreamed on any service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The 2026 final, including its halftime show, will also stream live on Fox One, the official 2026 World Cup streamer. Following the service’s three-day free trial, a Fox One subscription costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official World Cup streamer.
At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
- When: Sunday, July 19, during halftime break, approx. 12:45/1 p.m. PT (match begins at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET)
- Channel: Fox, Telemundo (Spanish)
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Fox One, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock (Spanish)
FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Performers 2026
The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, will be co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber. The halftime show’s lineup also includes Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and his orchestra, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, plus ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Muppets’ characters.
Where to Watch World Cup Final Halftime Show 2026: Stream Online Free
Since the FIFA World Cup final halftime show airs on Fox, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. It will also stream live on Fox One, the official World Cup streamer. Following Fox One’s three-day free trial, the service costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, stream on Peacock.
More on each option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
Fox is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the World Cup halftime show at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Up to $30 off first month; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month)
Fox is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers between $10 and $30 off for the first month. Plans start at $54.99 during the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
Plans from $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month
Fox is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, from $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. That said, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch Fox for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
Related: The Best Peacock Subscription Deals and Free Trial Hacks
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