How to watch the World Cup 2026 free
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are shown free-to-air in some countries, and partly free in others. Pick your country for the free-to-air channels, free streams, and how much of the tournament is free.
| Country | Free-to-air | How much is free |
|---|---|---|
| The UK | BBC and ITV | Free-to-air |
| Australia | SBS | Free-to-air |
| Mexico | TV Azteca and TelevisaUnivision (Canal 5) | Free-to-air |
| The USA | FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) | Free-to-air |
| Germany | ARD and ZDF | Free-to-air |
| France | M6 | Free-to-air |
| Brazil | TV Globo and CazéTV (YouTube) | Free-to-air |
| Canada | CTV | Partly free |
| India | DD Sports (DD Free Dish) | Partly free |
| Bangladesh | BTV, T Sports and Somoy TV | Free-to-air |
Broadcast rights vary by country and can change, and some broadcasters split matches between free and pay tiers. Always check your local listings before kick-off. Last reviewed June 2026.
Free streaming options
In several regions, selected matches also stream free on the official rights holder's app (for example BBC iPlayer, ITVX, SBS On Demand or TV Azteca's app) and, where available, on FIFA's own platform and approved YouTube channels.
What time do matches kick off?
Kick-off times depend on the host city's time zone (matches are played across the USA, Canada and Mexico). Each match page on LiveGoal shows the kick-off in UTC — check today's live scores or the full fixtures by date for the schedule.
New to the tournament? Read how the 2026 World Cup format works.