Here is everything you need to stream all 104 games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The wait is finally over. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11, spanning three countries and featuring 104 matches across more than a month of play. Whether you are cheering on your national team or just tuning in for the spectacle, there are more ways than ever to watch and quite a few of them will not cost you a thing.
Here is a full breakdown of where to watch, what to stream, and what to know before the opening whistle.
Free streaming options around the world
For fans in the United Kingdom, all 104 matches will be broadcast for free. Coverage is divided between the BBC and ITV, meaning viewers can catch every game through a combination of BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Both platforms are free to use and require only a simple account registration.
Fans in Australia are equally well covered. Every match will be available in one place through SBS, SBS Viceland, and SBS On Demand, the network’s free streaming platform. An account login is all that is needed to get started.
In Spain, Italy, and France, select matches typically national team games and later round fixtures will be available for free through RTVE Play, RaiPlay, and M6, respectively. Tubi in the United States will also carry a small number of free matches, including the opener between Mexico and South Africa, as well as USA vs. Paraguay.
How to watch in the United States
All 104 World Cup games will air in the U.S. on either FOX or Fox Sports 1 (FS1). FOX’s dedicated streaming platform, FOX One, is available for $20 a month with a three day free trial and can also be added as a Prime Video channel.
For viewers wanting more channels or a longer trial window, several live TV streaming services carry both FOX and FS1:
DirecTV includes both networks in its MySports genre pack, which also unlocks ESPN Unlimited access. Plans run $65 a month, with new subscribers getting a discounted rate for the first two months after a five day free trial.
Fubo offers FOX and FS1 in its Sports + News plan alongside more than 25 additional channels, also with ESPN Unlimited included. The plan costs $56 a month, with $10 off the first month after a five day free trial.
Sling TV is the most affordable entry point, with select plans starting at $20 a month. Local channel availability varies by region, so checking coverage before signing up is advised.
For Spanish-language coverage, Telemundo holds broadcast rights in the U.S., and all 104 matches are available to stream on Peacock with Spanish commentary. Peacock Premium starts at $11 a month.
Watching from abroad
Fans who are traveling during the tournament and find themselves locked out of their usual streaming service can use a virtual private network, or VPN, to access content from their home country. A VPN temporarily changes the virtual location of a device, allowing users to connect to servers in other countries and access region locked platforms as though they were at home. NordVPN is widely considered among the top options on the market, offering a broad range of international servers and a 30 day money back guarantee.
Where and when the tournament is being played
For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is being hosted across three countries simultaneously Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Canadian host cities are Toronto and Vancouver. Mexico is hosting in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey. The U.S. is hosting in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The full tournament schedule breaks down as follows: group stages run from June 11 through June 27, followed by the Round of 32 from June 28 to July 3, the Round of 16 from July 4 to July 7, and the quarterfinals from July 9 to July 11. The semifinals are set for July 14 and 15, with the third-place playoff on July 18 and the final on July 19.
Who is expected to win
Spain enters the tournament as the bookmakers favorite, listed at +450 on DraftKings. France follows closely at +475, with England at +750, Portugal at +800, and both Brazil and Argentina at +900.
Defending champion Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The country has lifted the trophy three times in its history, also winning in 1978 and 1986. Spain, a three time winner of the UEFA European Championship, last claimed the World Cup title in 2010.