How to Watch Team USA at the World Cup
Team USA are back on the world stage, the gold medals packed but far from secure. Four years on from their last triumph, the reigning champions head to Berlin with a target on their backs and a World Cup to defend. For everyone watching from home, the battle starts on the screen.
Here’s how to follow every minute.
How to watch in the US
American fans get a split broadcast. The biggest clashes — from key group games featuring Team USA and Team France to the drama of the knockout rounds — will run across TNT, truTV, and TBS. Those channels will carry the marquee nights, the kind of games that shape a tournament.
Anyone who wants every tip-off, every group game, every underdog story needs HBO Max. The full tournament lives there. Live sports are included in the Standard and Premium plans, but not in the Basic with Ads option. HBO Max Standard starts at $18.49 a month. There’s also a bundle for viewers looking to stack their subscriptions: an ad-free Disney Plus package with Hulu and HBO Max for $33 a month.
Some fans prefer to keep everything under one streaming roof. For that, a live TV streaming service with TNT, truTV, and TBS does the job. YouTube TV stands out right now. It carries a broad mix of channels familiar from traditional cable and offers a free trial to new customers, a handy way to test the waters before the knockout tension hits.
YouTube TV is also running a limited-time discount. The main plan, usually $83 a month, is currently $15 off for the first five months for new users, dropping it to $68 a month over that stretch. The sports plan, normally $65 a month, is trimmed by $20 a month for the first six months, down to $45 a month for half a year. For fans planning to live inside the tournament schedule, that cut adds up.
There’s another dedicated route for basketball obsessives: DAZN Courtside 1891. This is separate from a standard DAZN subscription and carries coverage in multiple regions, including the US. Flexible standard plans start at $12 a month, and all upcoming games are listed on the US DAZN Courtside 1891 landing page, turning it into a one-stop schedule and streaming hub.
Watching the World Cup from abroad
Outside the US, the picture shifts from country to country. Many nations have struck their own broadcast deals, often centered on games involving their national team. The best first step is local: check domestic broadcasters and TV guides to see which matches they’ve picked up.
DAZN Courtside 1891 also steps in again here, offering tournament coverage in several territories. Blackout rules can apply, especially in markets where another broadcaster holds exclusive rights, so availability can change from game to game.
Travel throws another twist into the viewing plans. Fans on the road might find that their usual services suddenly go dark or serve a different library. That’s where VPNs come into play. A virtual private network lets users temporarily adjust their virtual location so that familiar apps and sites behave as they do back home.
NordVPN sits near the top of those options. It’s quick, straightforward to use, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, a safety net for anyone testing whether it actually solves their streaming headaches.
There is a line that can’t be ignored. Some countries restrict or outlaw VPN use, and using a VPN to bypass region locks may breach the terms of certain streaming platforms. Those rules sit with the viewer. Business Insider does not endorse or condone illegal VPN use.
The stage is set in Berlin. The cameras are ready. Now it’s down to whether Team USA can keep their grip on the trophy while the rest of the world hunts for a way to knock them off the summit.
