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Broadcasting Guide

How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Live

Official TV channels, free streams, and broadcast schedules worldwide.

Direct Watch Summary

The 2026 World Cup is broadcasted by FOX and Telemundo in the US, BBC and ITV in the UK, TVP in Poland, SBS in Australia, and Sports18/JioCinema in India. Free public streams are available in many regions via local broadcasters' digital apps.

Official Broadcasters by Country

World Cup matches will be broadcast live to billions of fans globally. Below is the list of official rights holders in primary countries:

CountryTV ChannelOfficial Stream
United StatesFOX Sports (English), Telemundo (Spanish)Fubo, Peacock, Fox Sports App
CanadaCTV, TSN, RDSTSN App, RDS App
MexicoTBD Local BroadcasterLocal Streaming App
United KingdomBBC, ITVBBC iPlayer, ITVX
PolandTVP (TVP 1, TVP Sport)TVPSPORT.PL, TVP Sport App
IndiaSports18 NetworkJioCinema
AustraliaSBSSBS On Demand
BrazilTBD Local BroadcasterLocal Streaming App
ArgentinaTBD Local BroadcasterLocal Streaming App
GermanyARD, ZDF, RTLSportschau, ZDFmediathek
FranceTF1, M6MYTF1, 6play
SpainRTVERTVE Play
ItalyTBD Local BroadcasterLocal Streaming App
NetherlandsTBD Local BroadcasterLocal Streaming App
PortugalTBD Local BroadcasterLocal Streaming App
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How to Stream Matches Online

Most regional TV rights holders also offer complete digital streams. In many European and Asian markets, public service broadcasters provide free-to-air coverage alongside free online portals. Fans can download local apps (such as BBC iPlayer, SBS On Demand, or TVP Sport) onto their smartphones, tablets, or smart TVs to stream matches live.

For subscription-based streaming markets (such as Fox Sports in the US or TSN in Canada), fans require a valid cable subscription login or standalone digital subscription to access live coverage.

Individual Team Broadcast Guides

If you want to track a specific national squad's matches and local broadcast channels, select a country below to read their team-specific watch guide:

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FAQ: Watching World Cup 2026