World Cup 2022: How to Watch Every Match of the Semifinals Without Cable

Croatia, Argentina, France and Morocco are the four remaining teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Today’s semifinal matchup pits two storied teams led by legendary players — Luka Modric and Croatia against Lionel Messi and Argentina — for a spot in the World Cup Final.

Both teams have played well thus far in the tournament, but they both needed wins on penalties to advance to the semifinals. Croatia stunned tournament favorite Brazil by playing to a 1-1 draw and then winning 4-2 on penalties.

Meanwhile, Argentina were ambushed by a late Netherlands comeback in a 2-2 draw before ultimately winning on penalties by a margin of 4-3. They meet today for a spot in the World Cup Final. But the biggest Cinderella story thus far in the tournament is that of Morocco.

The team became the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup since Ghana in 2010 and is now the first African nation to reach the semifinals. It needed staunch defense and a fantastic headed goal from Youssef En-Nesyri to secure a massive upset in the quarterfinals over Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. Its next task is a date with France, the defending Word Cup champions, in the semifinal.

The first semifinal game between Argentina and Croatia kicks off today, Dec.

13, at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) on Fox. 

The legendary Lionel Messi and Argentina meet Croatia in the semifinal of the World Cup.

Ayman Aref/NurPhoto/Getty Images

What channels do I need to watch the World Cup live?

Fox holds the English-language rights to World Cup games in the US, while NBC-owned Telemundo offers all the games in Spanish.

Games in English will air on Fox and FS1, while games in Spanish will be on Telemundo and NBC’s Peacock Premium streaming platform.

What’s the schedule for the World Cup?

The two semifinals take place on Dec.

13 and 14. The losers of the semifinal games will play in a single game for third place on Saturday, Dec.

17. The World Cup Final will conclude the tournament on Sunday, Dec.

18.  Here are the matchups for the semifinals: 

  • Game 1: Argentina vs. Croatia, Tuesday, Dec.

    13, at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) on Fox and Telemundo/Peacock

  • Game 2: France vs.

    Morocco, Wednesday, Dec.

    14, at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) on Fox and Telemundo/Peacock

Click here for the full World Cup schedule.

Can I watch live World Cup matches for free?

Yes, but there’s a catch.

Many of the live TV streaming services, listed below, allow free trials that would allow you to watch games for free before having to pay for a subscription.  Peacock aired the first 12 matches of the tournament on its free tier, but you’ll now have to upgrade to Peacock Premium in order to catch the remaining games. The broadcasts on Peacock are in Spanish as part of NBC’s Spanish-language coverage.

However, you will be able to watch full-length replays of the games in English minutes after they end on the free ad-supported streaming channel Tubi TV. You’ll have to sign up for an account on the service in order to get the games, but you won’t need a credit card or subscription. 

How can I stream live World Cup games without cable?

A few of the major live TV streaming services carry all of the channels you need to watch every game of the World Cup, but not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries Fox in your area. 

NBC’s Telemundo holds the Spanish-language rights to the World Cup. The company is airing all of the World Cup games live in Spanish on its Peacock app.

The first 12 games were available on the platform’s free tier, but going forward games will stream on its £5-a-month Peacock Premium subscription package. This is the cheapest way to watch games live in the US without cable.

Read our Peacock review.

Vidgo’s £60 Plus package has Fox and FS1, so you’ll be able to watch the World Cup in English. Spanish speakers should look elsewhere, as it lacks Telemundo.

YouTube TV costs £65 a month and includes Fox, FS1 and Telemundo. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review. Hulu with Live TV costs £70 a month and includes Fox, FS1 and Telemundo.

Click the “View channels in your area” link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. Read our Hulu with Live TV review.

FuboTV costs £70 per month on its lowest Pro tier, which offers Fox, FS1 and Telemundo.

Read our FuboTV review.

Unlike cable, live TV streaming services allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection.

Looking for more information?

Check out our live-TV streaming services guide.

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