Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 โ TV Channels by Country
Find out what channel the FIFA World Cup 2026 is on in your country. Coverage spans free-to-air TV, cable/satellite, and streaming platforms across 40+ countries. Kick-off times for every match are available in your local timezone on our full schedule page.
Top streaming picks for World Cup 2026
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FuboTV
Best for cord-cutters
Carries FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and 200+ channels. Free trial available โ cancel anytime.
Start free trial โPeacock
Spanish-language coverage
Official home of Telemundo's Spanish-language World Cup 2026 broadcast in the USA.
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Flexible & affordable
Stream FOX and FS1 live without a long-term contract. Great for watching on the go.
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Get Surfshark โUnited States & Canada
CTV broadcasts in English; TVA Sports and RDS cover French-language audiences.
Full guide: How to watch in Canada โLatin America
Europe
BBC and ITV share rights, offering full free-to-air coverage across all platforms.
Full guide: How to watch in United Kingdom โRTBF covers French-speaking Belgium; VRT covers Dutch-speaking Flanders.
Asia-Pacific
ABEMA streams all 64 group stage matches free; NHK and Fuji TV cover selected games.
Full guide: How to watch in Japan โSBS holds free-to-air rights and streams all matches via SBS On Demand.
Full guide: How to watch in Australia โJioCinema offers free streaming of all matches in India.
Full guide: How to watch in India โMiddle East & Africa
beIN Sports has broadcast rights across the Middle East including Lebanon. Al Jadeed and LBC may carry selected matches.
Full guide: How to watch in Lebanon โBuy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets
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Search World Cup tickets โFrequently Asked Questions
What channel is the World Cup 2026 on in the US?
In the United States, FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are broadcast on FOX and FS1 in English. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and streaming on Peacock. You can also stream on fuboTV.
What channel is the World Cup 2026 on in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, FIFA World Cup 2026 is broadcast free-to-air on BBC (BBC One and BBC Two) and ITV. Both channels offer free online streaming via BBC iPlayer and ITVX respectively.
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free?
Many countries offer free-to-air World Cup coverage. In the US, FOX and Telemundo broadcast selected matches free over-the-air. In the UK, BBC and ITV are fully free. Australia's SBS, India's JioCinema, and Japan's ABEMA also stream matches for free. Check your country's listing above.
What channel is the World Cup 2026 on in Australia?
In Australia, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is broadcast on SBS free-to-air TV and streamed free on SBS On Demand. SBS holds the rights for all matches.
Where to watch World Cup 2026 in India?
In India, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is available on Sports18 (TV) and JioCinema (streaming). JioCinema offers free live streaming of all matches for viewers in India.
What channel is the World Cup 2026 on in Canada?
In Canada, World Cup 2026 matches are broadcast on CTV (English free-to-air), TSN (English cable), TVA Sports, and RDS (French-language). CTV will show selected matches free over-the-air.