Local kick-off times, channels and host-venue info for Kansas City (MO/KS metro).
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In Kansas City (MO/KS metro), every 2026 FIFA World Cup match airs free on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish), with FOX One and Peacock streaming the same feeds for cord-cutters. Kansas City (MO/KS metro) is one of eleven US host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 4 matches scheduled at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City is on Central (CDT), 1 hours behind Eastern. The four standard 2026 World Cup kick-off windows translate as follows: a noon ET kick-off lands at 11:00 AM CT; a 3:00 PM ET kick-off lands at 2:00 PM CT; a 6:00 PM ET kick-off lands at 5:00 PM CT; a 9:00 PM ET kick-off lands at 8:00 PM CT. The lunchtime and afternoon slots are particularly friendly for daytime viewing in this market, while the late slot finishes well before midnight.
Kansas City is one of eleven US host markets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Arrowhead Stadium in the Truman Sports Complex, about ten miles east of downtown Kansas City, has a tournament capacity of 76,416 and hosts 4 group-stage matches. Local viewers without a ticket can still catch every match free over-the-air on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish) — the same broadcast feeds available anywhere in the United States, with the local kick-off times shown on this site automatically adjusted to your time zone.
| Match | CT | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Japan | Sun Jun 14, 3:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | Thu Jun 18, 2:00 PM | FS1 UNIVERSO Peacock |
| France vs Iraq | Mon Jun 22, 4:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| Japan vs Sweden | Thu Jun 25, 6:00 PM | FS1 UNIVERSO Peacock |
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Every match airs free over-the-air on either FOX or Telemundo — a $20 indoor antenna is enough to pull in both networks in any major US metro within reach of a broadcast tower. For streaming, FOX One carries the English feed without a cable login, while Peacock ($7.99/mo) simulcasts every Spanish broadcast. Cable streamers YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo all carry FOX, FS1, Telemundo and UNIVERSO, plus the Fox Sports 4K channel for USMNT matches, both semifinals and the July 19 final.
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