Topline
More than 6.4 million people watched the U.S. women’s national soccer team’s match against the Netherlands, making it the most watched broadcast show in the U.S. the week of July 26 and the most watched women’s World Cup group stage match to date—here’s how to watch the tournament online.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off on July 20 and is slated to run until Aug. 20. (Photo credit … [+] should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Key Facts
Teams are entering the knockout stages this weekend with the Round of 16: Spain vs. Switzerland, The Netherlands against South Africa and Japan vs. Norway on August 5; the U.S. facing Sweden on August 6; Austria vs. Denmark and England vs. Nigeria on August 7; Colombia vs. Jamaica and France against Morocco on August 8.
People can watch the World Cup in English live on FOX and FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo.
World Cup streaming is available on FoxSports.com, the Fox Sports app, Fubo, Hulu, Peacock, Sling and YouTubeTV.
World cup highlights can be watched on the FIFA Women’s World Cup website or on the organization’s free streaming service, FIFA+.
Using Network Websites And Apps
Fox and Fox Sports 1 are official broadcasters of this year’s tournament. People can watch it live online via the Fox Sports App and FoxSports.com. The network website and app will also show replays and highlights.
Livestreaming Options
Consumers looking to watch live matches of the World Cup 2023 in the USA can do so on several streaming platforms. Peacock is an official broadcaster of the tournament that costs $5.99 a month or $11.99 a month with no ads. For $20 their first month and $40 each following month, SlingTV is streaming this year’s World Cup, as it regularly streams sporting events, news and more. YouTubeTV is also offering a deal—$64.99 a month for the first three months and $72.99 a month every month after—for over 100 live TV channels, one being FS1 for the World Cup. Users can watch live sports, including the World Cup, on streaming service FuboTV. Channels like FS1 are included on the platform for $74.99 a month or a week-long free trial. Hulu + Live TV grants users access to Hulu’s library of original and acquired content, Disney+, ESPN+ and over 75 live channels, including FS1, for $70 per month with ads or $76 per month without ads.
Further Readings
The Women’s World Cup Was TV’s Most-Watched Show Amid Record-Breaking Viewership (Forbes)
Women’s World Cup Hits Record TV Viewership For Group Stage (Forbes)
