Roku Launches Soccer Zone for Comprehensive 2026 World Cup Coverage

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico and South Africa squaring off. Ahead of soccer's ultimate showcase, Roku is launching a way for fans to access important World Cup news, highlights, scores and more all in one spot.

On Monday morning, Roku announced the creation of Roku Soccer Zone, a "centralized hub that brings together live games, highlights and other coverage, so you spend less time searching and more time in the game."

Roku Soccer Zone: What to know

Launched in partnership with FOX One, Roku Soccer Zone will be available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and the United Kingdom.

It will provide services such as live scores and match updates, an updating stats track that keeps tabs on the tournament's top scorers and assist leaders, the ability to pick "favorites," so you can follow and receive reminders about preferred teams, and free, ad-supported content from channels like Fox Sports and FIFA+.

"The Soccer Zone makes watching your favorite teams simple," Roku said in a press release provided to Men's Journal. "Instead of hunting through different apps, you can find every live match in one place -- easily see the soccer content available on apps you already pay for, like FOX One or Peacock, to start watching with one click."

Additionally, the Soccer Zone will provide direct subscription opportunities through Roku. Eligible customers will also be able to sign up for a three-day free trial to FOX One through The Roku Channel.

America getting its World Cup closeup

For the first time in 32 years, the United States will serve as the FIFA World Cup host nation, alongside Canada and Mexico. In total, there are 16 host cities throughout the three countries--11 in America, three in Mexico and two in Canada.

Group play begins June 11, with the knockout stage getting underway June 29. Semifinals are set for July 14-15 in Arlington and Atlanta, with the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.