Where to watch the World Cup 2026
Broadcast rights by country · updated 2026
Broadcast rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been sold to local broadcasters in nearly every country. Most countries offer at least some free over-the-air coverage, with paid streaming services showing additional matches and replays.
| Country / Region | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX, FS1 (free over-the-air for most matches) | Fox Sports app, Fubo, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, Sling |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo, Universo | Peacock (NBC streaming) |
| UK | BBC One, ITV (both free over-the-air) | BBC iPlayer, ITVX (both free with UK TV license) |
| Canada (English) | CTV, TSN | CTV.ca, TSN.ca |
| Canada (French) | RDS | RDS.ca |
| Mexico | Televisa (Canal 5, Las Estrellas), TV Azteca | ViX, TUDN |
| Brazil | Globo, SBT | GloboPlay, Canais Globo |
| Argentina | TV Pública, Telefe | TV Pública online |
| Spain | RTVE (free over-the-air) | RTVE Play |
| France | TF1, M6 | TF1+, 6play |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF | ARD Mediathek, ZDFmediathek |
| Italy | Rai 1, Rai 2 | RaiPlay |
| Japan | NHK, TV Asahi, Fuji TV | ABEMA |
| South Korea | KBS, MBC, SBS | Tving, Wavve |
| India | Sports18, Viacom18 | JioHotstar |
| Australia | Optus Sport (streaming-only) | Optus Sport app |
| Middle East / North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN Connect |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, DStv | SuperSport app, Showmax |
Note on rights
Broadcast deals can change up to kickoff. Always verify with your local broadcaster. Some streaming services require a subscription or a specific pay-TV package in your region. This page does not include pirate or unauthorized streams — we encourage using legal, licensed broadcasters.