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FIFA World Cup 2026 · June 11 – July 19

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48Teams
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16Host Cities
40+Countries Covered
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🔴 First Match Mexico 🇲🇽 vs 🇿🇦 South Africa June 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
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Jun 11
Tournament Starts
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Jul 19
Final — MetLife Stadium
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Best Free Streaming Options Worldwide

🇦🇺Australia
SBS On Demand — All 104 matches completely free. No account needed on smart TV.
🇯🇵Japan
ABEMA — All 104 matches free online. Landmark digital deal, no subscription.
🇧🇷Brazil
CazéTV on YouTube — All 104 matches free. Just search CazéTV on YouTube.
🇬🇧United Kingdom
BBC iPlayer + ITVX — All 104 matches split between two free services.
🇺🇸United States
FOX broadcast — 70 matches free with a $20 TV antenna. No cable needed.
🇦🇹Austria
ORF On — All 104 matches confirmed free via public broadcaster app.
🇵🇱Poland
TVP Sport — All key matches free on public broadcaster, full Polish team coverage.
🇨🇱Chile
Chilevisión — All 104 matches free-to-air exclusively. Best deal in Latin America.

How To Find Your Stream In 3 Steps

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Find Your Country

Use the region filter above or type your country name in the search box. Every country card shows all available options ranked by cost.

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Check Free Options First

Look for the green Free badge. Most countries have at least one free-to-air broadcaster. If you see a Stream badge alongside Free, you can watch online without a TV.

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Traveling? Use a VPN

Away from home during the tournament? A VPN lets you connect to your home broadcaster's app. See our VPN guide below for the best options.

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No Broadcaster Listed?

A few territories (e.g. India) have unconfirmed rights. Use FIFA+ (plus.fifa.com) for free highlights and some live coverage globally as a fallback.

Streaming Cost Comparison — Key Markets

CountryFree OptionMatches FreeCheapest Paid All-104Monthly Cost
🇦🇺 AustraliaSBS On DemandAll 104 ✓$0 FREE
🇯🇵 JapanABEMAAll 104 ✓$0 FREE
🇬🇧 UKBBC iPlayer + ITVXAll 104 ✓$0 FREE
🇧🇷 BrazilGlobo / CazéTVAll 104 ✓$0 FREE
🇨🇱 ChileChilevisiónAll 104 ✓$0 FREE
🇦🇹 AustriaORF / ORF OnAll 104 ✓$0 FREE
🇺🇸 USAFOX (antenna)70 matchesPeacock Premium (Spanish)$7.99/mo
🇨🇦 CanadaCTV (key matches)~20 matchesTSN+$24.99/mo
🇩🇪 GermanyARD / ZDF~40 matchesMagentaTV (Telekom)~€10/mo
🇫🇷 FranceM6 / 6play54 matchesbeIN Sports~€15/mo
🇪🇸 SpainRTVESelectedDAZN~€14/mo
🇮🇹 ItalyRAI / RaiPlay35 matchesDAZN Italy~€14/mo
🇸🇦 MENA RegionSSC (Saudi)SelectedbeIN Sports Arabia~$20/mo
🇿🇦 South AfricaSABCKey matchesSuperSport (DStv)~R200/mo
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⚽ 2026 World Cup Groups

Regional Viewing Guide — Editor's Summary

🌎 North America

The USA, Canada and Mexico are host nations — expect massive coverage. The USA gets 70 matches free on FOX. In Mexico, Televisa and Azteca both broadcast free. Canada's CTV covers marquee games free but TSN has the full package.

Best free: FOX (USA) · Televisa (Mexico)

🌍 Europe

Europe has the strongest free-to-air coverage globally. The UK's BBC and ITV split all 104 matches completely free. Germany, France, Spain, Italy and most others have strong public broadcaster coverage for key games.

Best free: BBC/ITV (UK) · ORF (Austria)

🌎 South America

Brazil has the best deal in the world — Globo, SBT and CazéTV (YouTube) all showing all 104 matches free. Chile's Chilevisión has exclusive free-to-air rights for all 104. Argentina fans need TyC Sports or TV Pública for free games.

Best free: CazéTV YouTube (Brazil) · Chilevisión (Chile)

🌏 Asia Pacific

Japan's ABEMA is the standout deal — all 104 matches free online with no subscription. Australia's SBS On Demand is equally impressive. South Korean fans get free coverage across KBS, MBC and SBS public channels.

Best free: ABEMA (Japan) · SBS On Demand (Australia)

🌍 Africa

Most of Africa relies on DStv's SuperSport for full coverage (paid). Free public broadcaster options exist — SABC in South Africa, NTA in Nigeria, SNRT in Morocco — but are limited to key matches. GOtv offers a budget pay-TV option across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Budget option: GOtv (Sub-Saharan Africa)

🌍 Middle East

beIN Sports Arabia holds exclusive rights across the entire MENA region for all 104 matches. Saudi fans get some matches free on SSC. This is a subscription-heavy region — a beIN Connect streaming subscription is the most flexible option.

All 104: beIN Sports Arabia (region-wide)

Traveling Abroad During the Tournament?

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Full Tournament Schedule

2026 World Cup
Schedule

All 104 matches from the group stage through the Final at MetLife Stadium. Dates in Eastern Time (ET).

All times shown in US Eastern Time (ET). Convert to your timezone: subtract 5h for UTC, subtract 1h for CET (Europe), add 5.5h for IST (India), add 9h for JST (Japan), add 14–15h for AEST (Australia).
Group Stage — June 11–27, 2026

48 teams, 12 groups (A–L). Top 2 from each group + 8 best third-placed teams advance to Round of 32.

Knockout Stage — June 28 – July 19, 2026
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Help & FAQ

Frequently Asked
Questions

Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free?

Yes, in many countries. The USA has 70 matches free on FOX and 92 in Spanish on Telemundo — both over-the-air with a basic antenna. The UK gets all 104 matches free on BBC and ITV. Australia gets all 104 free on SBS On Demand. Brazil gets all 104 free on Globo, SBT, and CazéTV (YouTube). Most of Europe has free-to-air public broadcaster coverage for key matches. Check your country card above for specific options.

Is FIFA+ free and can I watch live matches on it?

FIFA+ (plus.fifa.com) is free to use and requires only an email registration. However, it does not show live matches in most countries where exclusive rights have been sold to local broadcasters. It does show highlights, replays, condensed match recaps, and some selected live matches in territories without confirmed broadcasters. It is worth installing as a backup for post-match coverage regardless of where you live.

What is the cheapest way to watch all 104 matches in the USA?

You can watch 70 matches free on FOX with a basic TV antenna ($20–40 one-time cost). For the remaining 34 matches on FS1, you need a cable subscription or a streaming service like FuboTV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV. Alternatively, FOX One at $19.99/month gives you all 104 matches in English with no cable. In Spanish, Peacock Premium at $7.99/month covers all 104 matches — the cheapest all-access option available in the US.

Can I use a VPN to watch World Cup 2026 matches for free?

Some fans use VPNs to access broadcasters in other countries. For example, BBC iPlayer and ITV are free with UK accounts, and SBS On Demand is free in Australia. Using a VPN to access foreign services when you are not a resident and not subscribed may violate those services' terms of use. This guide does not endorse accessing paid content without a subscription. We do recommend VPNs for travelers who want to access their home-country subscription from abroad — which is generally permitted for personal use.

Brazil is showing all 104 matches free on YouTube — is that available worldwide?

No. CazéTV's deal to stream all 104 World Cup matches free on YouTube is a territory-specific arrangement for Brazil only. YouTube's geo-restrictions will block access outside Brazil unless you are using a Brazilian IP address. Other territories have their own separate broadcast rights agreements. FIFA+ has a separate global deal allowing rights holders to stream the first 10 minutes of every match and a select number of full matches on their own YouTube channels.

India has no confirmed broadcaster — what can fans do?

As of April 2026, no broadcaster has been confirmed for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka. FIFA's tender process closed in September 2025. We recommend checking FIFA's official website (FIFA.com) for updates before the June 11 kickoff. In the meantime, FIFA+ will show highlights and selected coverage free globally. Some fans in the region use international streaming services, though availability and terms vary.

When is the World Cup Final and where is it played?

The World Cup Final takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York/New Jersey area). Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET. In the UK that is 8:00 PM BST. In Europe (CET) that is 9:00 PM. In Japan and South Korea that is 4:00 AM JST the following day (July 20). In Australia (AEST) that is 5:00 AM July 20.

What is the Round of 32 and how does it work?

The Round of 32 is a new feature exclusive to the 2026 World Cup format. For the first time, instead of going straight from the group stage to a Round of 16, teams play an extra knockout round. The 32 teams advancing from the group stage (top 2 from each of the 12 groups + the 8 best third-placed teams) all play single-elimination matches. Winners advance to the Round of 16, then quarterfinals, semifinals, and the Final.

Which matches air on broadcast TV vs. cable/streaming only?

This varies by country. In the USA, FOX broadcasts 70 matches free over the air while FS1 carries 34 on cable. All USA men's national team group stage matches are on FOX. Every knockout round match from the quarterfinals onward (including both semifinals and the Final) airs on FOX broadcast TV. In the UK, BBC and ITV split the 104 matches between them, both completely free-to-air with no cable required at all.

Is this site affiliated with FIFA?

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16 Host Cities · 3 Countries

2026 World Cup
Host Venues

Every stadium hosting the World Cup 2026 — capacities, key matches, and what makes each venue special.

16 venues across 3 nations. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first ever shared by three countries and the first played under FIFA's 48-team format, with a record 104 matches across North America.
🇺🇸 United States — 11 Venues
🇲🇽 Mexico — 3 Venues
🇨🇦 Canada — 2 Venues
All 48 Qualified Nations

2026 World Cup
Teams

Every team that qualified for the largest World Cup in history — grouped by confederation and tournament group.

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Match Times Worldwide

World Cup 2026
Time Zone Guide

Convert any match kickoff time to your local timezone instantly. Never miss a match because of time zone confusion.

Match Time Converter

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Key Match Times — All Timezones

The World Cup Final is July 19 at 3:00 PM ET. Here's when that is everywhere. Gold = Final time

Region / CityTimezone3PM ET match6PM ET match9PM ET match🏆 Final (3PM ET Jul 19)
🇺🇸 New York / East CoastET (UTC-4)3:00 PM6:00 PM9:00 PM3:00 PM ☀️
🇺🇸 Chicago / DallasCT (UTC-5)2:00 PM5:00 PM8:00 PM2:00 PM ☀️
🇺🇸 Los AngelesPT (UTC-7)12:00 PM3:00 PM6:00 PM12:00 PM ☀️
🇧🇷 São PauloBRT (UTC-3)4:00 PM7:00 PM10:00 PM4:00 PM ☀️
🇦🇷 Buenos AiresART (UTC-3)4:00 PM7:00 PM10:00 PM4:00 PM ☀️
🇬🇧 LondonBST (UTC+1)8:00 PM11:00 PM2:00 AM+18:00 PM 🌙
🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸 Paris/Berlin/MadridCEST (UTC+2)9:00 PM12:00 AM+13:00 AM+19:00 PM 🌙
🇿🇦🇰🇪 Jo'burg / NairobiSAST/EAT (UTC+3)10:00 PM1:00 AM+14:00 AM+110:00 PM 🌙
🇸🇦🇶🇦 Riyadh / DohaAST (UTC+3)10:00 PM1:00 AM+14:00 AM+110:00 PM 🌙
🇦🇪 DubaiGST (UTC+4)11:00 PM2:00 AM+15:00 AM+111:00 PM 🌙
🇮🇳 Mumbai / DelhiIST (UTC+5:30)12:30 AM+13:30 AM+16:30 AM+112:30 AM+1 🌙
🇨🇳🇸🇬 Beijing / SingaporeCST/SGT (UTC+8)3:00 AM+16:00 AM+19:00 AM+13:00 AM+1 🌙
🇯🇵🇰🇷 Tokyo / SeoulJST/KST (UTC+9)4:00 AM+17:00 AM+110:00 AM+14:00 AM+1 🌙
🇦🇺 SydneyAEST (UTC+10)5:00 AM+18:00 AM+111:00 AM+15:00 AM+1 🌅
🇳🇿 AucklandNZST (UTC+12)7:00 AM+110:00 AM+11:00 PM+17:00 AM+1 🌅

+1 = next day. All times shown for summer (daylight saving) where applicable. Verify local DST rules for exact times.

Tournament Predictor

2026 World Cup
Bracket & Predictor

Pick your winners, predict the champion, and share your bracket with friends on WhatsApp or Twitter.

How to use: Click on a team name to mark them as your predicted winner. Build your predictions from the Round of 32 through to the Final. Share your complete bracket using the buttons below.

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Tournament Favourites — Predicted Win Probability

Based on pre-tournament Elo ratings and bookmaker consensus odds. For reference only — upsets are what make the World Cup magical.

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