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James Corden is bringing some late-night energy to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an all-new show airing nightly throughout the tournament on FOX. “FIFA World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden” premiered June 11 and will continue through July 19, ending coverage each day at midnight ET. Corden is joined in studio by Rio Ferdinand, the former England captain and one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history, and Emmy-winning comedian Ian Karmel. The show originates from the FOX Studio Lot in Los Angeles and highlights the biggest moments from the World Cup, storylines and surprise guests from the world 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
- To show: FIFA World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden
- Time: Midnight ET, every evening
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FOX One (live and on demand)
- Dates: From June 11 to July 19, 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 nightly show airing on FOX after World Cup day. Each episode features Corden, Ferdinand and Karmel breaking down the most talked-about moments and storylines from the tournament, with surprise appearances from some of the biggest names in soccer and entertainment.
Soccer superfan and avid West Ham United supporter, Corden brings the same energetic and 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, 2006) and six-time Premier League champion with Manchester United, provides the on-pitch expertise. 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 collaboration with FOX Sports.
How to watch the 2026 World Cup
All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live on FOX and FS1 from June 11 to July 19. Every game can also be streamed live and on demand in 4K on FOX One. The tournament brings together 48 nations competing in 16 host cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the final scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
