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James Corden brings late-night energy to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a brand new show airing every night throughout the tournament on FOX. “FIFA World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden” premiered June 11 and will run through July 19, concluding coverage each day at midnight ET. Corden will be joined in the studio by Rio Ferdinand, the former England captain and one of the best defenders in Premier League history, and Emmy-winning comedian Ian Karmel. Originating from the FOX Studio Lot in Los Angeles, the show focuses on today’s biggest World Cup moments, stories and surprise guests from the worlds of soccer and pop culture.
Here’s everything you need to know, including how to watch James Corden’s World Cup show.
How to watch James Corden’s World Cup Show
- Show: FIFA World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden
- Time: Midnight ET, nightly
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FOX One (live and on demand)
- Dates: 11 June to 19 July 2026
What is the FIFA World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden?
“FIFA World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden” is a one-hour nighttime show that airs on FOX after the day’s World Cup action. Each episode features Corden, Ferdinand and Karmel breaking down the tournament’s most talked-about moments and storylines, with surprise guest appearances from some of the biggest names in football and entertainment.
A soccer fan and devoted West Ham United supporter, Corden brings the same energetic, comedic sensibility that made him a household name as host of “The Late Late Show” from 2015 to 2023. Ferdinand, a three-time FIFA World Cup participant (1998, 2002, 2002, 2006, Manchester United’s excellence and Premier League championship, 2006). Karmel, who served as head writer and in-studio sidekick for “The Late Late Show,” rounds out the trio.
The show is produced by Fulwell Entertainment and Jolly Octopus Media in association with FOX Sports.
How to watch the WC 2026
All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live across FOX and FS1 from June 11 to July 19. Every match can also be streamed live and on demand in 4K on FOX One. The tournament features 48 nations competing across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the final set on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
