Find out exactly how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in your country — official broadcasters, streaming platforms, and what to do if coverage is limited in your region.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 features 104 matches played across 38 days. With games spread across multiple time zones and distributed across dozens of broadcasters worldwide, knowing how to find every match is half the battle.
Here is your country-by-country guide to watching every minute of World Cup 2026.
United States
The US rights are split between Fox Sports and Telemundo (for Spanish-language broadcasts).
Fox Sports (English)
- Fox and FS1 carry the majority of matches
- Stream via the Fox Sports app (free with a TV provider login) or Fubo TV
- Fubo TV includes Fox Sports and FS1 in their base package with a free trial available
Telemundo (Spanish)
- Telemundo and Universo carry all 104 matches in Spanish
- Stream via Peacock (Telemundo's streaming home)
- Peacock Premium has no ads during live sports
Tip for US viewers: Fubo TV and Sling TV both carry the necessary Fox channels. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream are also options if you already subscribe.
United Kingdom
The BBC and ITV share the broadcasting rights in the UK, as they have for previous World Cups. This means a significant number of matches are available completely free.
BBC iPlayer — free, no subscription required, streams in HD ITVX — free, requires a free account, also streams in HD
The rights split typically gives each broadcaster the biggest matches, including semi-finals and the Final. At least one semi-final and the Final will be on free-to-air television.
France
TF1 holds the primary rights in France and broadcasts the biggest matches free to air. beIN Sports carries additional matches for subscribers.
Canal+ offers streaming via their MyCanal platform for subscribers who want access to all 104 matches.
Germany
ARD and ZDF — Germany's public broadcasters — share the rights and broadcast matches free to air. Streaming is available through their respective media players (ARD Mediathek, ZDF Mediathek).
MagentaTV (Deutsche Telekom) carries additional matches for subscribers.
Spain
RTVE (La 1 and RTVE Play) carries free-to-air matches. Mediaset also holds some rights. For full coverage, Movistar+ offers the complete package.
Brazil
TV Globo has the free-to-air rights. SporTV and Globoplay carry all matches for subscribers. Brazil's matches will be among the most watched events in the country.
Argentina
TyC Sports and TV Pública split the coverage, with the most important matches (including Argentina fixtures) on free-to-air television. Star+ (Disney+) carries full streaming rights.
India
JioCinema is the primary streaming platform for World Cup 2026 in India, continuing their rights from recent FIFA tournaments. Sports18 carries linear TV coverage. JioCinema's streaming is available on smart TVs, phones, and tablets.
Saudi Arabia & UAE
beIN Sports is the primary carrier across the Middle East and North Africa region. beIN Connect provides the streaming option. Free-to-air Saudi Broadcasting Authority may carry selected matches.
Morocco
beIN Sports carries rights in Morocco. 2M may carry selected matches free to air, particularly Morocco's group stage fixtures, which will be among the most-watched television events in the country's history.
Full Morocco streaming guide →
Indonesia, Pakistan & Bangladesh
Vidio (Indonesia), PTV Sports (Pakistan), and T Sports (Bangladesh) are the primary broadcasters in South and Southeast Asia. Check our country-specific watch pages for the most current information.
Indonesia → | Pakistan → | Bangladesh →
Mexico
As a co-host nation, Mexico has extensive free-to-air coverage. Televisa/Canal 5 and TV Azteca split the rights, with Mexico's matches guaranteed to be on free television. Sky México carries full coverage.
Canada
TSN and CTV share the English-language rights. TVA Sports carries French-language coverage. All are available via streaming apps for subscribers. As a co-host nation, significant matches will be on free-to-air CTV.
Australia
SBS holds the free-to-air rights and will broadcast selected matches. Paramount+ carries full streaming rights for all 104 matches.
Watching Securely When Travelling
If you are travelling during the tournament and want to watch content from your home country's streaming platform, a VPN provides a secure, encrypted connection that protects your data on public WiFi networks — the kind you find in airports, hotels, and cafes.
Our streaming security guide covers the tools that help you watch safely, wherever you are.
Tips for the Best Streaming Experience
Internet speed: For HD (1080p) streaming, you need at least 5 Mbps. For 4K streams where available, 25 Mbps or higher.
Time zones: With matches in the USA and Mexico, European viewers should expect evening kick-offs (typically 9 PM and later). Asian viewers may have early morning matches for US-hosted games.
Download for offline: Some streaming services (Peacock, Disney+, Paramount+) allow you to download matches after broadcast to watch offline. This is useful for matches you missed live.
Multiple devices: Most major streaming platforms allow simultaneous streams on multiple devices, so the whole household can watch on different screens.
For a complete guide specific to your country, visit our Watch page and select your location. We list official broadcasters, streaming prices, and the easiest way to find every match.