How to watch World Cup 2026: FREE Streams, TV Channels & Fixtures

• World Cup 2026: Thursday, June 11 – Friday, July 19
• Watch World Cup 2026 free on BBC iPlayer & ITVX (UK) / SBS on Demand (Australia) / RTÉ Player (Ireland)
• Unlock your stream with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee)

The World Cup 2026 is here, with 48 nations battling it out across 104 matches in 16 stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Defending champions Argentina arrive looking to retain their crown, but they will face fierce competition from the likes of France, Spain, Portugal, Brazil and, of course, England.

Streaming every match is one of the most important parts of the tournament experience, and we'll show you exactly how to watch every game of World Cup 2026.

So, read on as we explain how to watch World Cup 2026 live streams online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are. Scroll down for the full fixture list as well.

Can you watch World Cup 2026 for free?

Yes. Every World Cup 2026 game is free-to-air on SBS on Demand in Australia, RTÉ Player in Ireland, and either BBC iPlayer or ITVX in the UK.

Find the full list here of every country showing all 104 games for free:

• 🇬🇧 UK: BBC / ITVX (English commentary)
• 🇦🇺 Australia: SBS On Demand (English commentary)
• 🇧🇷 Brazil: CazéTV's YouTube (no account required)
• 🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF / VRT
• 🇮🇪 Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)
• 🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play
• 🇹🇷 Turkey: TRT

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How to watch World Cup 2026 live streams in the USA

In the US, World Cup 2026 is split between Fox and FS1.

Fox is showing 70 games, including the final, both semis and all four quarters. The other 34 games will be available to watch on FS1.

If you don't have the channels on cable, they're both available through Sling – specifically the Blue plan, which starts at $45.99/month. You can also access it via YouTube TV (free trial), Fubo (free trial), and DirecTV.

Alternatively, you can live stream all 104 World Cup games via Fox One, which costs $19.99/month after a 3-day FREE trial.

Visiting the US from the UK, Australia or Ireland? Use Norton VPN to tap into your free World Cup 2026 coverage.

How to watch World Cup 2026 live streams in the UK

World Cup coverage is shared between ITV and BBC channels in the UK, which means all 104 games are free-to-air.

Live streaming is available via the ITVX and BBC iPlayer websites and mobile apps.

If you're outside the UK but want to tap into your usual coverage, check out Norton VPN and follow the instructions above.

How to watch World Cup 2026 live streams in Canada

In Canada, all 104 games of World Cup 2026 are being shown by TSN.

You can live stream them via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.

45 games, including the World Cup final and both semi-finals, will also be available to watch on CTV.

Outside of Canada? Use Norton VPN whilst you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.

How to watch World Cup 2026 live streams in Australia

Free-to-air SBS is showing World Cup 2026 in its entirety in Australia, with live streaming available via SBS on Demand.

Outside of Oz? You can use Norton VPN to access your usual World Cup coverage.

World Cup 2026: Need to Know

World Cup 2026 Preview

With the start of World Cup 2026 here, the magic of this tournament can be seen everywhere: in its ability to resurrect Neymar's playing career from the brink of no-return; in the twisted joy it takes from tempting England, the Netherlands and Belgium and so many others to believe they can conquer this Sisyphean feat; in the suffocating chokehold it has over Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.

Even those who have reached the summit aren't immune from its pull. Lionel Messi was supposed to call it a day when Argentina finally got over the line four years ago, albeit not without a few questionable refereeing calls. Instead, he reversed his decision in order to try his luck again, this time juggling his football with an abassadorial role for the US.

Kylian Mbappe was 19 when he put France on his back and danced Les Bleus to the title eight years ago. In Qatar he topped the scoring charts – and netted a hat-trick in the final. Despite having only featured at two editions of the tournament, he could become the World Cup's outright all-time top-scorer with five goals this summer. Yet he finds himself in the absurd position of wanting to win in part just to ward off criticism from Real Madrid's legions of fans.

Looking to make a similarly mesmeric impact on their introduction to the world stage are Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland, arguably the two most destructive individuals in club football. Despite being sidelined with a hamstring injury in recent weeks, the mere presence of the electrifying 18-year-old in the Spain squad sets them apart as World Cup favourites.