American Airlines brings FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming to AAdvantage members through FOX One partnership

American Airlines is elevating the inflight experience for football fans around the world through a new partnership with FOX One, the Official English-language streaming platform of the FIFA World Cup 2026. American is offering AAdvantage members inflight access to FOX One across all domestic flights on the airline, delivering streaming connectivity to the world’s biggest sporting event, as well as its news and entertainment content inflight.

“Through American’s newest partnership, AAdvantage members can experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on FOX One wherever they are,” said Chief Marketing Officer Caroline Clayton. “The FIFA World Cup 2026 is all about connection, energy and unforgettable moments and AAdvantage members can follow the tournament across multiple flights, with more opportunities to watch the full slate of FOX sports, news and entertainment programming on FOX One.”

Through American’s new partnership with FOX One, AAdvantage members can enjoy FOX One for 24 hours free, no credit card required, up to seven times in a calendar year, including all 104 live FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, via the FOX One web platform or app while connected to American’s inflight WiFi.

“We are excited to partner with American to bring FOX’s full portfolio of best-in-class programming to viewers when they want it and where they want it, at home or in the air,” said Tony Billetter, SVP of Strategy and Business Development, Direct to Consumer, Fox Corporation. “We look forward to delivering this year’s most anticipated sporting event, the FIFA World Cup 2026, along with FOX’s leading news coverage and premium entertainment in our exclusive FOX One viewing experience to their most loyal travellers.”

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