How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: TV, Streams & Schedule
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup live: TV channels, streaming services and the match schedule for the USA, Canada & Mexico tournament, June–July 2026.
Updated 2 July 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and for the first time in history three nations share hosting duties: the United States, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams competing across 12 groups from mid-June through mid-July, there has never been more football to watch. Here is everything you need to know to catch every match.
When Does the World Cup 2026 Take Place?
The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with the opening match in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium near New York. There are 104 matches in total — 72 in the group stage and 32 in the knockout rounds — so you will have plenty of opportunities to watch your favourite teams. For exact kick-off times in your timezone, our fixture list converts every match to your local time automatically.
Where to Watch Around the World
Broadcast rights vary significantly by country, so your options depend on where you live. As a rule, each nation's main public or sports broadcaster holds the rights, usually with a matching streaming app.
- United Kingdom & Ireland: major tournaments are typically shared between the main free-to-air broadcasters, with full coverage on their streaming apps. Check your national broadcaster's schedule closer to the tournament.
- United States: English-language coverage runs on FOX and FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and its streaming partner. This gives US viewers the most comprehensive slate of any market.
- Rest of Europe, Africa, Asia & Oceania: look to your country's primary sports broadcaster and its companion streaming service.
Because rights change and differ by region, always confirm the exact channel with your local listings before kick-off rather than relying on last tournament's broadcaster.
Streaming and Cord-Cutting Options
If you have moved away from traditional cable or satellite, live-TV streaming bundles are the simplest route. In most markets these services package the national broadcaster's sports channels into a single subscription you can watch on a smart TV, phone or laptop.
| Approach | Best for | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| National broadcaster app | Free-to-air markets | Whether login/TV licence is required |
| Live-TV streaming bundle | Cord-cutters | Which sports channels are included |
| Dedicated sports streamer | Multi-sport fans | Regional availability & blackouts |
Many streaming services offer short free trials, so it is worth timing a trial around the group stage or knockouts if you only want to watch part of the tournament. Read the trial terms and cancel before it renews if you do not want to continue.
Following Every Match on ScoresTrack
However you watch, you can keep track of the whole tournament here. Our World Cup 2026 hub has the groups, standings and results, while the football section covers fixtures and live scores across every competition. To see what is on next, the upcoming fixtures page lists every scheduled match, and results keeps you up to date after the final whistle.
If you want to understand exactly how the new 48-team tournament works — how teams qualify from the groups and how the expanded knockout bracket is structured — read our companion guide, the World Cup 2026 format explained.
The Bottom Line
The 2026 World Cup promises unprecedented global access across three host nations and 104 matches. Whether you watch through your national broadcaster, a streaming bundle or a dedicated sports service, there is a viewing method to suit every budget — just confirm your local listings, and let ScoresTrack handle the schedule, scores and standings.