How to Watch 'FOX After Hours with James Corden' During the World Cup
James Corden hosts the night during the 2026 World Cup, featuring highlights and guests, airing on FOX until July 19.

James Corden will bring excitement to the 2026 World Cup with a new show airing nightly on FOX. The show "World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden" debuted on June 11 and runs until July 19, recapping the day's events at midnight ET. Corden will be joined by Rio Ferdinand, the former England captain and one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history, along with Ian Karmel, an Emmy Award-winning comedian. The show is filmed at the FOX Studio Lot in Los Angeles and focuses on the World Cup's biggest moments, stories and surprise guests from the world of soccer and pop culture.
"World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden" is an hour-long program that airs on FOX after the day's World Cup matches. Each episode will feature Corden, Ferdinand and Karmel analyzing the tournament's most notable moments and stories, with surprise appearances from some of the biggest names in football and entertainment.

A soccer fan and loyal supporter of West Ham United, Corden brings the high energy and humorous style that made his name hosting "The Late Late Show" from 2015 to 2023. Ferdinand, with three World Cup appearances (1998, 2002, 2006) and six Premier League titles with Manchester United, will provide on-field expertise. Karmel, who served as head writer and co-anchor on "The Late Late Show," will also be part of the team.
The show is produced by Fulwell Entertainment and Jolly Octopus Media in association with FOX Sports.
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be broadcast live on FOX and FS1 from June 11 to July 19. Every match can also be streamed live and on-demand in 4K on FOX One. This year's tournament involves 48 nations competing in 16 host cities in the US, Mexico and Canada, with the finals held on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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