How to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Live Stream, TV Channels
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11 – July 19, 2026) will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. All matches will be available on official broadcasters worldwide, with many options for free-to-air TV and legal streaming. Broadcasting rights vary by country—check your local listings closer to the tournament for exact schedules.
Key Viewing Options by Region
United States
English: FOX (broadcast network) and FS1 – a record 69 matches on FOX over-the-air.
Spanish: Telemundo and Universo.
Streaming: All matches live on the FOX Sports app, FOX.com, FOX One (direct-to-consumer platform), and Peacock (Spanish).
No cable options: Services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, or Sling TV carry FOX/FS1/Telemundo.
Many matches will be free over-the-air on FOX and Telemundo antennas.
United Kingdom & Ireland
Shared free-to-air coverage on BBC and ITV.
Streaming: BBC iPlayer and ITVX (free with TV license in UK).
All matches available free-to-air; the final shown on both.
Canada
Bell Media (CTV, TSN English; RDS French).
Streaming via TSN/RDS apps.
Australia
SBS (free-to-air).
Streaming on SBS On Demand.
Europe
Coverage varies by country, often with free-to-air options via public broadcasters (many through the European Broadcasting Union - EBU).
France: M6 (free-to-air for many matches; 6play streaming).
Germany: ARD/ZDF (free-to-air) and MagentaTV (all matches).
Spain: RTVE and Mediapro.
Italy: RAI (free-to-air select) and others like Sky/DAZN.
Other examples: ORF/ServusTV (Austria), VRT/RTBF (Belgium), BNT (Bulgaria), etc.
Extensive free-to-air access in most countries.
Coverage varies by country, often with free-to-air options via public broadcasters (many through the European Broadcasting Union - EBU).
France: M6 (free-to-air for many matches; 6play streaming).
Germany: ARD/ZDF (free-to-air) and MagentaTV (all matches).
Spain: RTVE and Mediapro.
Italy: RAI (free-to-air select) and others like Sky/DAZN.
Other examples: ORF/ServusTV (Austria), VRT/RTBF (Belgium), BNT (Bulgaria), etc.
Extensive free-to-air access in most countries.
Arab World / Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
beIN Sports holds exclusive rights across 24 countries (including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and others).
Streaming: beIN Connect app (subscription required).
Commentary in Arabic and English; some local free-to-air sub-licenses possible.
beIN Sports holds exclusive rights across 24 countries (including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and others).
Streaming: beIN Connect app (subscription required).
Commentary in Arabic and English; some local free-to-air sub-licenses possible.
Asia
India & Subcontinent: Viacom18 (TV and JioCinema streaming).
Japan: Dentsu-distributed (broadcasters like NHK, DAZN, etc.).
China: CMG (China Media Group).
South Korea: JTBC and others.
Southeast Asia: beIN Sports in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.
Australia: SBS (free-to-air; SBS On Demand streaming).
India & Subcontinent: Viacom18 (TV and JioCinema streaming).
Japan: Dentsu-distributed (broadcasters like NHK, DAZN, etc.).
China: CMG (China Media Group).
South Korea: JTBC and others.
Southeast Asia: beIN Sports in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.
Australia: SBS (free-to-air; SBS On Demand streaming).
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
New World TV (exclusive pay-TV in French-speaking countries; handles free-to-air sub-licenses for select matches across 43 territories).
SuperSport (pay-TV coverage in many English-speaking countries, e.g., South Africa, Nigeria).Streaming via respective apps; some local free-to-air for key matches.
Free & Legal Streaming Options
FIFA+ (FIFA's free platform): Select matches and highlights worldwide (not all games).
In many countries (e.g., UK, Australia, parts of Europe): Full or partial free-to-air coverage.
Avoid unofficial/pirate streams—they're illegal, low-quality, and risky.
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