How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Stream Online
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway. The tournament kicked off on June 11 with co-hosts Mexico beating South Africa 2-0 at the Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), and it runs all the way to the Final on July 19. For the first time in history, 48 teams play 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
You can still catch every remaining match live on TV or stream it online from your phone, tablet, laptop, game console or smart TV. This guide tells you exactly where to watch, including all the free options, country by country.
FIFA World Cup 2026 at a glance:
| Dates: | June 11 to July 19, 2026 |
| Host Countries: | USA, Canada and Mexico |
| Teams: | 48 |
| Total Matches: | 104 |
| Venues: | 16 stadiums across North America |
| Opening Match: | Mexico 2-0 South Africa, June 11, Mexico City Stadium |
| Final: | July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| Defending Champions: | Argentina |
Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 by Country (Quick Guide)
Most countries carry the FIFA World Cup 2026 free on at least one channel. Here is a fast look at the main broadcasters in the biggest markets, with full details for each country further down.
| Country | Main Broadcasters | Free Option |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fox, FS1, FOX One (English); Telemundo, Peacock (Spanish) | Yes (Fox, Telemundo) |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV, STV | Free-to-air (TV Licence required) |
| Canada | CTV, TSN, RDS, TSN+ | Yes (CTV) |
| Mexico | TelevisaUnivision, TV Azteca, ViX | Yes (Canal 5, Azteca) |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand | Yes (all 104) |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV | Yes (60 matches) |
| France | M6, M6+, beIN Sports | Yes (54 matches) |
| Brazil | Globo, CazéTV (YouTube), SBT | Yes (all 104 on CazéTV) |
| India | Zee (Unite8 Sports), ZEE5, DD Sports | Partial (DD Sports) |
| Bangladesh | BTV, Somoy TV, T Sports, Toffee | Yes (all 104 on BTV) |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, tapmad | Partial (PTV Sports) |
| Sri Lanka | SLT-Mobitel PEO TV | No |
For the complete country-by-country list of every confirmed broadcaster, see our full FIFA World Cup 2026 TV coverage guide.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States
Fox Sports covers all 104 matches in English. Telemundo covers all 104 matches in Spanish.
Fox airs 70 matches free on broadcast TV. FS1 carries 34 matches on cable. Every match from the Round of 16 onward airs on Fox including the Final. The Final airs July 19 at 3:00 PM ET.
Telemundo airs 92 matches free over the air. This is the most World Cup matches ever on a single US network in any language. Universo carries 12 matches on cable. All 104 Spanish matches stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo app.
How to Watch Soccer World Cup Without Cable
You do not need cable to watch the 2026 World Cup. These services give you full access to Fox, FS1 and Telemundo.
FOX One
FOX One costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. You get all 104 English matches live in 4K. A three-day free trial is available for new users. FOX One is also on Amazon Prime Video for $19.99 per month and comes free with a Fubo subscription.
You can bundle ESPN for around $50 per month, or add FOX Nation for $24.99 per month. FOX One also offers a multiview layout on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku, so you can watch simultaneous group stage games on one screen.
Peacock
Peacock Premium costs $7.99 per month. It streams all 104 matches in Spanish via Telemundo. Works on Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and most smart TVs. This is the cheapest way to stream every match live in the United States.
Tubi
Tubi streamed the opening ceremony and the first two matches, Mexico vs. South Africa and USMNT vs. Paraguay, free in 4K with no account needed. That free window covered opening weekend only. For the rest of the tournament, your free routes in the US are Fox broadcast TV for 70 matches in English and Telemundo over the air for 92 matches in Spanish.
Live TV Streaming Services Comparison
| Service | Monthly Cost | Free Trial | Fox/FS1 | Telemundo | DVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FuboTV | $84.99+ | 5 days | Yes | Yes | Unlimited |
| YouTube TV | $82.99 | Up to 21 days | Yes | Yes | Unlimited |
| Hulu + Live TV | $82.99 | 3 days | Yes | Yes | Unlimited |
| DirecTV Stream | $89.99 | 5 days | Yes | Yes | Unlimited |
| Sling TV Blue | $45.99 | No | Yes | No | 50 hours |
| FOX One | $19.99 | 3 days | Yes | No | Unlimited |
| Peacock Premium | $7.99 | No | No | Yes (Spanish) | N/A |
How to Watch World Cup 26 Free via Cable
You already have a cable TV subscription. Make sure Fox Sports and Telemundo are included in your package.
Go to Fox Sports Live and the Telemundo En Vivo website. Sign in with your TV provider login details and start watching now without paying extra.
Can I Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 for Free?
Yes. Free options exist in almost every country. UK viewers watch all 104 matches on BBC iPlayer and ITVX with no pay-TV subscription, though a UK TV Licence is required. Australian viewers watch all 104 free on SBS On Demand. US viewers watch 70 matches free on Fox and 92 matches free in Spanish on Telemundo.
German viewers watch 60 matches free on ARD and ZDF. French viewers watch 54 matches free on M6+. South African viewers watch select matches free on SABC, including every Bafana Bafana game and the Final.
Brazilian fans watch all 104 free on CazéTV via YouTube. In Bangladesh, all 104 matches air free on the state broadcaster BTV.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada
Bell Media holds exclusive rights for all 104 matches in Canada. English viewers watch on CTV and TSN. French viewers watch on RDS.
No cable? TSN+ streams all 104 matches for $24.99 per month. Cable subscribers sign in to the CTV, TSN and RDS apps with their TV provider login to watch at no extra cost. Crave also streams the matches that air on CTV.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico
TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca share broadcast rights. Mexico co-hosts the tournament and opened play on June 11 with a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium.
TelevisaUnivision airs 32 matches free on Canal 5, Nu9ve (Channel 9) and Las Estrellas. The remaining 72 matches air on TUDN. All 104 matches stream on ViX through the Pase Mundial 2026, a one-time $999 MXN add-on that requires an active ViX Premium subscription and runs from June 11 to July 19.
TV Azteca airs 32 matches free on Azteca Uno and Azteca 7 including all Mexico games. Stream free on TV Azteca En Vivo on iOS and Android.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Latin America
Every major country in Latin America has confirmed broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil
Brazil has the most comprehensive World Cup broadcast setup in the region. CazéTV holds rights to all 104 matches and streams every game completely free on YouTube. No subscription needed. Grupo Globo holds rights to 55 matches including all Brazil national team games and the Final.
Globo airs matches free on broadcast TV and via SporTV on pay TV, and streams through Globoplay. SBT broadcasts 32 matches free over the air including all Brazil games and key knockout matches. N Sports carries a similar package on pay TV.
Argentina
Four broadcasters share rights in Argentina. Telefe holds the majority of matches including all Argentina national team games and airs them free over the air. TV Pública airs all Argentina games free on the state broadcaster. TyC Sports carries additional matches on pay TV via TyC Sports Play. DSports streams all 104 matches via the DGO app for subscribers.
Colombia
Caracol TV and RCN Television are the free-to-air broadcasters and both air all Colombia national team games. Win Sports covers the full tournament on pay TV. Stream RCN free on the RCN app on iOS and Android.
Chile
Chilevisión is the confirmed broadcaster for Chile and carries all Chile national team games and major knockout matches.
Other Countries
DSports covers Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia and Uruguay. Subscribers stream all 104 matches through the DGO app on any device.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in the UK – Free
BBC and ITV share all 104 matches with no pay-TV subscription needed. Note that UK law requires a TV Licence, which costs £180 per year as of April 2026, to watch any live broadcast, including live World Cup matches on BBC, ITV or STV, and to use BBC iPlayer at all, even for catch-up.
ITV opened with Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 on ITV1, ITV4, ITVX and STV. ITV airs 29 group stage matches including England vs. Croatia on June 17 and England vs. Panama on June 27.
BBC airs England vs. Ghana plus England’s Round of 32, Round of 16 and Semi-Final. Scotland’s games against Haiti and Brazil air on BBC. The Final airs on both BBC One and ITV1 at the same time.
BBC Radio 5 Live carries live audio through BBC Sounds. Stream on BBC iPlayer or ITVX with a free account, though a valid TV Licence is required to watch the live matches.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Australia – Free
SBS broadcasts all 104 matches live, free and exclusively on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand. SBS has covered World Cup football in Australia for almost 40 years and delivers 550+ hours of coverage including replays and highlights.
Create a free SBS account to stream on any device. No payment needed at any point.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Germany
MagentaTV holds all 104 matches. ARD and ZDF each air 30 matches free including all Germany games and the Final. The remaining 44 matches are exclusive to MagentaTV.
Stream ARD free at ardmediathek.de. Stream ZDF free at zdf.de. German law keeps all national team games on free TV. MagentaTV streams all 104 in 4K with a conference mode for simultaneous games and requires a paid subscription.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in France
M6 holds free-to-air rights for 54 matches in France, Monaco, Andorra and French overseas territories. All France national team games air free on M6. Stream free on M6+. This is M6’s first World Cup since 2006. TF1 does not carry the 2026 tournament despite holding rights since 1978.
beIN Sports holds all 104 matches on paid channels in France. The 50 matches not on M6 are exclusive to beIN Sports. French fans access beIN Sports through a partnered TV provider.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Italy
RAI airs 35 matches free on Rai 1 including the opening match, both Semifinals and the Final. Stream free on RaiPlay with no subscription needed. DAZN holds all 104 matches and needs a subscription for non-RAI matches. Italy did not qualify, but you can still watch every other team.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Middle East and North Africa
beIN Sports holds exclusive rights across 24 MENA countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Tunisia, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan and Yemen. Both Arabic and English commentary are available. The beIN CONNECT app streams all 104 matches on iOS and Android.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Africa
New World TV holds the primary broadcast rights across sub-Saharan Africa and sub-licenses coverage to national broadcasters around the region. SuperSport remains a licensed broadcaster across much of sub-Saharan Africa and carries all 104 matches on DStv.
In South Africa, the public broadcaster SABC airs select matches free, including every Bafana Bafana game and the Final, across SABC 1, SABC 3, SABC Sport and the SABC Plus app. SuperSport carries all 104 matches on DStv, and SportyTV streams the full tournament through its app.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Asia
| Country | Broadcaster | Free or Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | DAZN, NHK, Nippon TV, Fuji TV | Mixed |
| South Korea | JTBC, KBS, Naver Sports | Mixed |
| China | CMG (CCTV), Migu, RedNote | Free (4K and 8K) |
| Indonesia | TVRI, FolaPlay, Telkomsel | Mixed (TVRI free) |
| Vietnam | VTV | Free |
| Singapore | Mediacorp | Mixed |
| India | Zee (Unite8 Sports), ZEE5, DD Sports | Mixed |
| Bangladesh | BTV, Somoy TV, T Sports | Mixed (BTV free) |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, tapmad | Mixed |
| Sri Lanka | SLT-Mobitel PEO TV | Paid |
| Australia | SBS, SBS VICELAND, SBS On Demand | Free |
China Media Group, the parent of state broadcaster CCTV, confirmed its FIFA deal on May 15, 2026. CMG holds free-to-air, pay TV, streaming and mobile rights for mainland China in 4K and 8K. China Mobile’s Migu and the social platform Xiaohongshu, known as RedNote, handle digital distribution.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
After months of uncertainty, every major South Asian market confirmed a broadcaster in the final weeks before the June 11 kickoff. Every country in the region can now watch the tournament live.
India
Zee holds the rights in India. Watch on the Unite8 Sports TV channels or stream all 104 matches on ZEE5. Selected matches air free on DD Sports. Commentary is available in English, Hindi, Malayalam and Bangla.
Bangladesh
All 104 matches air free on BTV. T Sports and Somoy TV also show matches on cable. To stream on your phone, use Toffee or Bioscope+. For channel numbers and kickoff times in Bangladesh time, see our full guide on how to watch the World Cup 2026 in Bangladesh.
Pakistan
PTV Sports carries television coverage. tapmad is the exclusive streaming partner and streams all 104 matches live in HD nationwide on phone, laptop and smart TV.
Sri Lanka
SLT-Mobitel PEO TV holds the exclusive Sri Lanka rights and carries every match live in High Definition through PEO TV, the PEO MOBILE app and SLT-Mobitel digital platforms. ICE Networks holds the rights in the Maldives.
Most matches in South Asia kick off late at night and into the early morning because of the time difference with North America. Set your alarms and pick the option that fits your setup.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Free on YouTube and TikTok
FIFA signed a Preferred Platform deal with YouTube in March 2026. Rights-holding broadcasters stream the first 10 minutes of every match live on their official YouTube channels worldwide. Selected matches may also stream in full on official channels depending on regional rights.
Fox Sports and Telemundo cover the USA on YouTube. Bell Media covers Canada. TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca cover Mexico. CazéTV streams all 104 matches free on YouTube for Brazilian fans.
FIFA signed a Preferred Platform deal with TikTok in January 2026. Both deals bring the World Cup to fans who skip traditional TV.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 From Outside Your Country
Your home service is often blocked abroad because rights are tied to each country. A few simple options usually help.
Check the local free channels first. Many countries show matches free to air, so wherever you are may already have a free option. You can also watch the first 10 minutes of every match free worldwide on broadcasters’ official YouTube channels, with some full matches depending on the region.
Some travellers use a VPN to reach the service they pay for at home. If you try this, check the platform’s terms and the local laws first, as it does not work everywhere.
How to Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 In-Flight and On Cruise Ships
Sport24 holds exclusive streaming rights for all 104 matches on 600+ aircraft and 100+ cruise ships worldwide. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and British Airways carry Sport24. Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise lines carry it at sea. Confirm availability with your airline or cruise operator before you travel.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Stream Using Apps
Download the official broadcaster app for your country to watch live matches and on-demand content. Here is the full list of apps to watch live World Cup matches, scores, highlights, standings and the latest updates:
- Fox Sports App
- FOX One
- Peacock
- Telemundo App
- TSN App
- CTV App
- RDS App
- BBC iPlayer
- ITVX
- SBS On Demand
- beIN CONNECT
- MagentaTV App
- M6+
- RaiPlay
- ViX
- TV Azteca En Vivo
- Globoplay
- CazéTV on YouTube
- ZEE5 (India)
- Toffee and Bioscope+ (Bangladesh)
- tapmad (Pakistan)
- PEO MOBILE (Sri Lanka)
- FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu and Sling TV Apps
Tips for the Best Viewing Experience
Use at least 10 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K streaming. Test your service and VPN before each match. Download all apps in advance and bookmark your stream URLs.
Check kickoff times in your local time zone on the full World Cup 2026 schedule, as games spread across three host countries. The Final airs at 3:00 PM ET on July 19. Set reminders so you never miss your team’s matches.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: All you need to know
What is the new Round of 32 format in the World Cup 2026?
The Round of 32 is a new knockout stage added for the 2026 World Cup. After the group stage, 32 teams advance to single-elimination matches played from June 28 to July 3, before the Round of 16. It exists because the tournament expanded from 32 to 48 teams, which added an extra knockout round.
Is the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime?
No, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is not on Netflix. Where you stream depends on your country. In the US it is on FOX One and Peacock, in the UK on BBC iPlayer and ITVX, and in Mexico on ViX. In the US, FOX One is also available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video. In some markets, paid coverage runs through DAZN.
Can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 free with a TV antenna?
Yes. In the US, a digital TV antenna gets you 70 matches free in English on Fox and 92 matches free in Spanish on Telemundo, including the Final. No subscription or internet connection is needed. Many other countries also show matches free to air, so an antenna works in those markets too.
How do I find FIFA World Cup 2026 match times in my own time zone?
Most schedules list kickoff times in ET (US Eastern Time), so convert from there to your local time. Matches run through the afternoon and evening in North America, which means evening games in Europe and late-night or early-morning games in South Asia. As an example, the Final kicks off at 3:00 PM ET on July 19.
Can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches after they finish?
Yes. Most broadcasters offer full-match replays and highlights on demand through their apps, such as Peacock, BBC iPlayer and SBS On Demand. FIFA+ also posts official highlights and recaps shortly after each match, so you can catch up on anything you miss live.
What should I do if my live stream keeps buffering during a match?
Try these steps in order:
- Check your internet speed, aiming for 10 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K.
- Close other apps and devices using your connection.
- Switch from Wi-Fi to a wired connection if you can.
- Lower the video quality in the app settings.
- Restart the app, then restart your router.
Is it legal to use a VPN to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026?
VPNs are legal in most countries, including the US, UK, Canada and Australia. However, some streaming platforms restrict VPN use in their terms of service and may block the stream. Always check the platform’s rules and the laws of the country you are in before relying on one.
