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The World Cup is the biggest sporting event of them all — and after a four-year wait it's back, back, back in all its glory.
The 2026 tournament takes place across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and is the biggest yet, with 48 teams competing to be crowned world champions.
It all kicks off on Thursday, 11 June with Mexico vs South Africa, and then takes in 104 games across more than a month, with the final taking place on July 19.
We'll be covering it all here at TechRadar, with guides to how to watch each game, tips on the best tech to level up your viewing experience and much, much more. Read on for the latest.
How to watch every game
World Cup 2026 LIVE: Free streams, TV guide & how to watch from anywhere in the world
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is just around the corner and we've got you covered with all the free streams and TV channels for the tournament
Should I use a VPN to watch the World Cup?
A VPN guarantees you the best seat in the house all summer
How to watch the World Cup on your phone
Your phone will help you navigate the wide spread of kick-off times
Fixtures, kickoff times and free streams in one place
Upgrade your World Cup viewing experience
Why we recommend mini-LED TVs over OLEDs for a big-screen World Cup upgrade
Our pick for sports TVs is mini-LED
Why I wouldn't buy a super-cheap huge-screen TV for the World Cup
How backlight uniformity issues on LCD TVs can ruin a football match
My dream watch party setup, including the perfect projector
Top tech to turn any game into a party
3 great World Cup TV upgrades from Samsung, TCL and LG
3 TVs to add to your World Cup shopping list
I asked ChatGPT for the best TV to watch the World Cup
Amazingly, it was spot on
4 soundbar upgrades to level up your World Cup audio
Give your World Cup party an audio upgrade
World Cup deals
Samsung is slashing prices on its best-rated TVs ahead of the World Cup
Shop record-low prices on 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs
11 winning projectors to scale up your World Cup viewing
Go big and stay home
This Hisense TV is my affordable TV pick for the World Cup
A top-notch budget TV perfect for the World Cup
World Cup tech
Inside FIFA's World Cup lab, where football is changing forever
Apple Sports is getting a more visual World Cup experience with live player formations
It's still exclusive to iPhone
Latest about World Cup 2026
Here are 3 top value TVs I recommend for a last minute World Cup upgrade
World Cup fever is in full force and if you're looking for a great value TV for the tournament, these are 3 of my top recommendations
7 in 10 World Cup football fans are ready to put their digital privacy at risk, warns ExpressVPN
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, an ExpressVPN survey finds that the majority of football fans are unwittingly exposing themselves on public Wi-Fi. Here's how to stay safe.
11 world-class projectors to scale up your World Cup viewing
A first XI of projectors to kick off your watch parties in style — all tried and tested by AV experts.
Should I use a VPN to watch the World Cup?
News Should you use a VPN to watch the World Cup? A virtual private network will take your viewing experience to the next level this summer.
Why I wouldn't buy a super-cheap huge-screen TV for the World Cup
Backlight uniformity issues on LCD 4K TVs have ruined many a football match for this AV dork — don't pick the wrong big-screen upgrade
How to watch the World Cup on your phone: The ultimate mobile fan guide
News How to watch the World Cup on your phone, including the best apps, how much mobile data you need, and how you can avoid expensive roaming charges.
Which country gets the most free World Cup 2026 streams?
News World Cup 2026 Fixture Finder – Search any team and see when they're playing and where to watch for free!
World Cup 2026 Fixture Finder – Kick-off times, Free streams
News World Cup 2026 Fixture Finder – Search any team and see when they're playing and where to watch for free!
Here are 3 TVs I recommend for your World Cup shopping list
The World Cup is next week and if you're still deciding on a new TV, these 3 models are the top of my recommended list as TechRadar's TV tester
Looking to buy a new Samsung mini-LED TV for the World Cup? I tested two side-by-side and it's an 'opportune time' to pick up 2025's flagship set with Prime Day coming up
I compared the Samsung M80H mini-LED and Samsung QN80H Neo QLED TVs 2026 TVs side by side ready for the World Cup: it reminded me of the Samsung QN90F's greatness.