Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is one of the most awaited sport events around the world. The world cup is held every 4 years and this year it is being jointly hosted across 16 cities in three North American countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and marking the debut of the expanded 48‑team format. This marks the first time the tournament has been shared by three nations and the first to feature an expanded 48-team format.

With more matches, more teams, and more global excitement than ever before, fans around the world are eager to know where and how they can watch the action.

In this post, I’ve compiled a comprehensive, country‑by‑country guide to every broadcaster and streaming platform showing the 2026 FIFA World Cup — including whether each option is free‑to‑air, free to watch, or paid — so you can follow the tournament no matter where you are.

Americas

United States (host country)

  1. FOX Sports - TV Broadcast - English
  2. FOX Sports 1 (FS1) - TV Broadcast - English
  3. Telemundo - TV Broadcast - Spanish
  4. Universo - TV Broadcast - Spanish
  5. FOX One - Streaming app
  6. FOX Sports - Streaming app
  7. Peacock - Streaming app - Spanish
  8. Fubo - Live TV streaming
  9. Sling TV - Live TV streaming
  10. Hulu+Live TV - Live TV streaming
  11. DirecTV - Live TV streaming
  12. Notes: Free over-the-air coverage is available on local FOX channels via digital antenna. Tubi offers a dedicated free hub for select highlights and ceremonies.

Canada (host country)

  1. TSN (The Sports Network) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. CTV - TV Broadcast - English (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. RDS (Réseau des sports) - TV Broadcast - French
  4. Noovo - TV Broadcast - French (free-to-air, select major matches)
  5. Crave - Streaming
  6. TSN+ / TSN Website - Streaming
  7. RDS App / RDS Website - Streaming
  8. Notes: Bell Media holds the exclusive rights.

Mexico (host country)

  1. Televisa (Canal 5 & Las Estrellas) - TV Broadcast - Spanish (free-to-air)
  2. TUDN (Televisa Deportes) - TV Broadcast
  3. TV Azteca (Azteca 7 & Azteca Uno) - TV Broadcast - Spanish (free-to-air)
  4. ViX - Streaming
  5. Azteca Deportes App & Website - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  6. Televisa App - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  7. Notes: Coverage is split between major free-to-air networks and premium streaming.

Argentina

  1. TV Pública - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, Argentina matches)
  2. DirecTV (DSports / DSports2 / DSports+) - TV Broadcast
  3. TyC Sports - TV Broadcast
  4. Telefe - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select matches)
  5. DGO (DirecTV) - Streaming
  6. DSports (via Paramount+) - Streaming
  7. DSports (via Flow / Telecentro Play) - Streaming
  8. Disney+ Premium - Streaming (select matches)
  9. Mi Telefe - Streaming

Bahamas, The

  1. RUSH Sports - TV Broadcast
  2. RUSH Sports Digital - Streaming

Belize

  1. RUSH Sports - TV Broadcast
  2. RUSH Sports Digital - Streaming

Bolivia

  1. Unitel - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Red Uno - TV Broadcast -Spanish (free-to-air)
  3. Entel TV - TV Broadcast
  4. Tigo Sports - TV Broadcast
  5. DSports (DirecTV) - TV Broadcast
  6. Entel App - Streaming
  7. Red Uno Play - Streaming
  8. Unitel Digital - Streaming

Brazil

  1. TV Globo - TV Broadcast
  2. SporTV - TV Broadcast
  3. CazéTV (YouTube channel) - Streaming
  4. Globoplay - Streaming
  5. Notes: CazéTV streams all 104 matches completely free on YouTube in Brazil.

Chile

  1. Chilevisión (CHV) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. DSports (DirecTV) - TV Broadcast
  3. DSports (via Paramount+) - Streaming
  4. Disney+ Premium - Streaming (select matches)
  5. DGO (DirecTV) - Streaming

Colombia

  1. Caracol Televisión (Gol Caracol) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. RCN Televisión (Canal RCN) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. DSports (DirecTV) - TV Broadcast
  4. Win Sports - TV Broadcast
  5. Caracol Play - Streaming (free to watch)
  6. Deportes RCN En Vivo - Streaming (free to watch)
  7. DGO (DirecTV) - Streaming

Costa Rica

  1. Teletica (Canal 7) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. Tigo Sports - TV Broadcast
  3. Sky - TV Broadcast
  4. TDMAX - Streaming
  5. Tigo Sports App - Streaming

Cuba

  1. Tele Rebelde - TV broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)

Dominica

  1. RUSH Sports - TV Broadcast
  2. RUSH Sports Digital - Streaming

Dominican Republic

  1. CDN 37 (Canal de Noticias) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. Pío Deportes - TV Broadcast - Spanish (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. DSports (DirecTV Latin America) - TV Broadcast
  4. DGO (DirecTV) - Streaming

Ecuador

  1. Teleamazonas - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. DSports (DirecTV) - TV Broadcast
  3. ESPN - TV Broadcast (select major matches)
  4. DGO (DirecTV) - Streaming
  5. Paramount+ - Streaming
  6. ESPN (via Disney+) - Streaming (select matches)

El Salvador

  1. TCS (Telecorporación Salvadoreña - Canal 4) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. Tigo Sports El Salvador - TV Broadcast
  3. Tigo Sports App & Web - Streaming

Grenada

  1. RUSH Sports - TV Broadcast
  2. RUSH Sports Digital - Streaming

Guatemala

  1. Albavisión / Chapín TV (Canal 3, 7, 11, and TeleOnce) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. Tigo Sports Guatemala - TV Broadcast
  3. TV Azteca Guate / Azteca Deportes - TV Broadcast
  4. Tigo Sports App & Web Portal - Streaming
  5. Chapín TV Digital - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  6. Notes: Media rights in the country are primarily owned by a major commercial alliance between Tigo Sports and Albavisión (Chapín TV), giving viewers full coverage across cable, digital platforms, and free-to-air networks.

Guyana

  1. ENet TV Platforms - TV Broadcast
  2. ENet TV Mobile App - Streaming

Haiti

  1. TNH (Télévision Nationale d'Haïti) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. Tele Haiti - TV Broadcast
  3. Tele Haiti Digital Apps - Streaming

Honduras

  1. Tigo Sports Honduras - TV Broadcast
  2. Televicentro (Canal 5, Telecadena 7/4, and TSi) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. Tigo Sports App & Web Portal - Streaming
  4. TVC Play (Televicentro) - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)

Jamaica

  1. TVJ (Television Jamaica) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. RUSH Sports - TV Broadcast
  3. 1Spot Media App & Website (1spotmedia.com) - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  4. RUSH Sports Digital - Streaming

EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa)

Albania

  1. TV Klan - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. SuperSport - TV Broadcast (available via the DigitAlb platform)

Algeria

  1. ENTV (Programme National) - TV Broadcast - Arabic (free-to-air, select Algeria matches)
  2. Canal Algérie - TV Broadcast - Arabic (free-to-air, select Algeria matches)
  3. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV Broadcast - Arabic, English French
  4. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  5. TOD - Streaming

Andorra

  1. Groupe M6 - TV Broadcast - French
  2. beIN SPORTS France - TV Broadcast - French
  3. M6+ - Streaming
  4. beIN SPORTS CONNECT - Streaming
  5. TVE La 1 (from RTVE Spain) - TV Broadcast - Spanish (free-to-air)
  6. RTVE Play - Streaming (free)
  7. DAZN Spain - Streaming
  8. Notes: Because of its unique location nestled between France and Spain, viewers have excellent access to matches from the broadcasting networks of both neighboring countries

Angola

  1. SuperSport (DStv / GOtv) - TV Broadcast - Portuguese and English
  2. TPA (Televisão Pública de Angola) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select matches)
  3. Z Sports (ZAP) - TV Broadcast
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. GOtv Stream - Streaming

Antigua and Barbuda

  1. RUSH Sports - TV Broadcast
  2. RUSH Sports - Streaming

Armenia

  1. AMPTV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select matches)
  2. Fast Sports (FAST Media) - TV Broadcast
  3. Fast TV - Streaming

Austria

  1. ORF (ORF 1) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, major matches)
  2. ServusTV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select matches)
  3. ORF ON - Streaming
  4. ServusTV ON - Streaming

Azerbaijan

  1. İctimai TV (İTV) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. CBC Sport - TV Broadcast
  3. İctimai TV (İTV) - Streaming
  4. CBC Sport - Streaming

Bahrain

  1. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV Broadcast - Arabic, English French
  2. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  3. TOD - Streaming

Belarus

  1. Sport TV - TV Broadcast
  2. Setanta Sports - Streaming
  3. Match TV (Russia) - TV Broadcast (satellite spillover feed)

Belgium

  1. VRT 1 & VRT Canvas - TV Broadcast - Dutch (free-to-air)
  2. VRT MAX - Streaming - Dutch (free to watch)
  3. Sporza Website - Streaming - Dutch (free to watch)
  4. La Une (RTBF) - TV Broadcast - French (free-to-air)
  5. Tipik - TV Broadcast - French
  6. RTBF Auvio - Streaming - French (free to watch)

Benin

  1. Bénin TV (ORTB) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select matches)
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. SuperSport (DStv / GOtv) - TV Broadcast - Portuguese and English
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. GOtv Stream - Streaming

Bosnia and Herzegovina

  1. Arena Sport - TV Broadcast
  2. Arena Cloud App - Streaming

Botswana

  1. SuperSport (DStv) - TV Broadcast - Portuguese and English
  2. DStv Stream - Streaming
  3. SuperSport Digital - Streaming

Bulgaria

  1. BNT (Bulgarian National Television) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. BNT Play / BNT News App - Streming (free to watch)

Burkina Faso

  1. RTB (Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. SuperSport (DStv) - TV Broadcast - Portuguese and English
  4. RTB Digital - Streaming (free to watch)
  5. DStv Stream - Streaming
  6. GOtv Stream - Streaming

Burundi

  1. RTNB (Radio-Télévision Nationale du Burundi) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. SuperSport (DStv) - TV Broadcast - Portuguese and English
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. SportyTV - Streaming

Cameroon

  1. CRTV & CRTV Sports - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. SuperSport (via StarTimes / DStv) - TV Broadcast
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Cabo Verde

  1. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast
  3. RTC (Radiotelevisão Caboverdiana) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Central African Republic

  1. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  2. Télé Centrafrique - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. NWTV App - Streaming

Chad

  1. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast
  3. ONRTV (Office National de Radiodiffusion et Télévision du Tchad) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. beIN SPORTS - TV Broadcast
  5. DStv Stream - Streaming
  6. beIN CONNECT - Streaming

Comoros

  1. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast
  3. ORTC (Office de Radio et Télévision des Comores) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Congo, Republic of the

  1. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast
  3. Télé Congo - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

  1. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast
  3. RTNC (Radio-Télévision Nationale Congolaise) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Croatia

  1. HTV 2 (Drugi program) - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. HTV 1 - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  3. HRTi Platform - Streaming
  4. The Cost - Streaming (free to watch)
  5. Notes: Because the media rights belong entirely to the national public broadcaster, HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija), football fans across the country can watch all 104 matches live and completely free.

Cyprus

  1. SIGMA TV - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. SigmaLive App - Streaming
  3. Notes: The media rights are completely exclusive to SIGMA TV, meaning football fans across Cyprus can watch all 104 matches live and completely free.

Czech Republic

  1. ČT Sport - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Nova Action / TV Nova - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  3. ČT sport Plus (iVysílání) - Streaming (free to watch)
  4. Oneplay (Skupina Nova) - Streaming

Denmark

  1. DR (Danmarks Radio) - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. TV2 - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  3. DRTV - Streaming (free to watch)
  4. TV2 Play - Streaming
  5. Notes: The exclusive media rights are shared equally through a joint partnership between the public service broadcaster DR and the commercial network TV2. Because of this free-to-air distribution model, Danish football fans can watch matches live without needing to pay for expensive premium sports cable packages.

Djibouti

  1. beIN SPORTS (MENA Region Feed) - TV broadcast - Arabic
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast - French (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  4. RTD (Radiodiffusion Télévision de Djibouti) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  5. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  6. TOD - Streaming
  7. DStv Stream - Streaming
  8. Notes: Because Djibouti straddles two major media rights regions: Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), viewers in Djibouti have a large amount of choice, with access to three of the continent's largest broadcasting giants covering all 104 matches live.

Egypt

  1. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  2. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  3. TOD - Streaming

Equatorial Guinea

  1. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  3. TVGE (Televisión de Guinea Ecuatorial) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Eritrea

  1. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. ERi-TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Estonia

  1. ERR (Eesti Rahvusringhääling) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. TV3 Estonia - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  3. ERR Sports Portal (sport.err.ee) - Streaming (free to watch)
  4. Go3 / TV3 Play - Streaming
  5. Notes: The media rights are shared between the national public broadcaster, ERR, and the commercial television group, TV3 Estonia, ensuring free-to-air coverage for soccer fans across the country.

Eswatini

  1. SuperSport (via DStv / GOtv) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. Eswatini TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)

Ethiopia

  1. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. EBC (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Finland

  1. Yle TV2 (Yleisradio) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. MTV3 (MTV Oy) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  3. Yle Areena - Streaming (free to watch)
  4. Katsomo (MTV Katsomo) - Streaming (free to watch)
  5. Notes: The broadcasting rights are shared through a major partnership with a split between the national public broadcaster Yle and the commercial media network MTV. Finnish football fans can watch the expanded 104-match tournament live and free, without needing to pay for premium sports cable subscriptions.

France

  1. M6 - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. W9 - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. La Première (for France Overseas) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. Antenne Réunion (for France Overseas) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  5. beIN Sports France - TV Broadcast
  6. M6+ - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  7. beIN Connect - Streaming
  8. myCANAL - Streaming
  9. Molotov TV - Streaming

Gabon

  1. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. RTG (Radiodiffusion Télévision Gabonaise) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. NWTV App - Streaming

Gambia

  1. SuperSport (via DStv / GOtv) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. GRTS (Gambia Radio and Television Services) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. GOtv Stream - Streaming

Georgia

  1. Setanta Sports Channels - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. Rustavi 2 - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. Setanta Sports Georgia (setantasports.com) - Streaming (free to watch)

Germany

  1. MagentaTV (Deutsche Telekom) - TV Broadcast
  2. ARD (Das Erste) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. ZDF - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. MagentaTV App - Streaming
  5. ARD Mediathek - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  6. ZDFmediathek - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  7. Notes: By legal mandate under the German Interstate Media Treaty (Medienstaatsvertrag), events of major public interest cannot be locked behind a paywall. Therefore, ARD and ZDF’s free coverage guarantees live access to the opening match, semi-finals and the World Cup final, and every single match featuring the German National Team (Die Mannschaft).

Ghana

  1. Joy Prime - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. Adom TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. GTV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. GTV Sports+ - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  5. UTV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  6. TV3 - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  7. GHOne TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  8. Metro TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  9. Max TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  10. Onua TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  11. Sporty TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  12. SuperSport (via DStv / GOtv) - TV Broadcast - English
  13. DStv Stream - Streaming
  14. GOtv Stream - Streaming
  15. Notes: In a major push to ensure all citizens can watch the global tournament, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) secured the exclusive terrestrial Free-To-Air rights for the country.

Greece

  1. ERT (Hellenic Radio Television) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. ERTFLIX - Streaming (free to watch)
  3. Notes: Following a heavily criticized 2022 tournament cycle where many matches were locked behind a private paywall (ANT1+), the rights have returned entirely to the public sector. The national public broadcaster, ERT (Hellenic Radio Television), secured the complete and exclusive media rights for the entire tournament which means that Greek viewers can watch the expanded 48-team tournament completely free.

Guinea

  1. RTG (Radio Télévision Guinéenne) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  3. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming

Guinea-Bissau

  1. TGB (Televisão da Guiné-Bissau) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  3. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. NWTV App - Streaming

Hungary

  1. M4 Sport / M4 Sport+ / Duna - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Médiaklikk (m4sport.hu) - Streaming (free to watch)
  3. Notes: Hungary's public media network holds the absolute exclusive rights to the tournament due to which soccer fans can watch the expanded 48-team layout without a paid subscription.

Iceland

  1. RÚV (Ríkisútvarpið) / RÚV 2 - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. RÚV App & RUV.is - Streaming (free to watch)
  3. Notes: Iceland's national public broadcaster holds the absolute exclusive rights to the tournament due to which soccer fans can watch the expanded 48-team layout without a paid subscription.

Iran

  1. IBIB TV3 & IRIB Varzesh - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  3. Persiana Sports - TV broadcast
  4. IRIB Digital Platforms - Streaming (free to watch)
  5. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  6. TOD - Streaming
  7. Notes: The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) network holds the core domestic broadcast rights for the country. Matches are broadcast live and entirely free-to-air on IRIB TV3 and overlapping mates on IRIB Varzesh.

Iraq

  1. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  2. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  3. TOD - Streaming

Ireland

  1. RTÉ2 - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Virgin Media Television (VMTV) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  3. RTÉ Player - Streaming (free to watch)
  4. Virgin Media Play - Streaming

Israel

  1. Kan 11 (כאן 11) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Makan 33 (מַכָּאן 33) - TV Broadcast - Arabic (free-to-air)
  3. Kan Box & Kan Portal - Streaming (free to watch)
  4. Notes: Israeli football fans can follow the expanded 48-team, 104-match layout without needing any private cable packages or premium satellite subscriptions.

Italy

  1. RAI (Rai 1 & Rai Sport) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. DAZN Italia - Streaming
  3. RaiPlay - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  4. Notes: DAZN is the definitive home of the 2026 World Cup in Italy. The platform holds the exclusive rights to broadcast every single one of the 104 matches live.

Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)

  1. NCI (La Nouvelle Chaîne Ivoirienne) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. RTI (Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  4. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  5. DStv Stream - Streaming
  6. NCI & RTI Web Platforms - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)

Jordan

  1. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  2. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  3. TOD - Streaming

Kazakhstan

  1. Qazaqstan & Qazsport - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Notes: The broadcast rights for the tournament in Kazakhstan were officially awarded to Saran Media International Limited, which sub-licensed the coverage to the national channels Qazaqstan and Qazsport. Because these channels are part of the national public network, the World Cup is accessible to viewers across the country without needing a premium or paid sports subscription.

Kenya

  1. KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  3. DStv Stream - Streaming
  4. Notes: The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) secured the broadcast rights for the tournament. This ensures that millions of Kenyans can access live World Cup action on free-to-air television without requiring a paid subscription.

Kuwait

  1. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  2. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  3. TOD - Streaming

Kyrgyzstan

  1. KTRK (Kyrgyz Television) - TV broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Beeline - Streaming
  3. Notes: The national broadcaster KTRK holds the rights to the tournament, providing free-to-air access for households across Kyrgyzstan.

Latvia

  1. TV3 Latvia - TV broadcast

Lebanon

  1. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  2. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  3. TOD - Streaming

Lesotho

  1. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. DStv Stream - Streaming
  4. NWTV App - Streaming

Liberia

  1. SuperSport (via DStv) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. DStv Stream - Streaming
  4. NWTV App - Streaming

Libya

  1. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  2. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  3. TOD - Streaming

Liechtenstein

  1. SRG SSR (SRF, RTS, RSI) - TV broadcast - German, French, Italian (free-to-air)
  2. SRF, RTS and RSI Play Apps - Streaming (free to watch)
  3. Notes: Residents can typically access complete, free-to-air live coverage provided by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR).

Lithuania

  1. TV3 Lithuania - TV broadcast

Luxembourg

  1. La Une (RTBF Belgium) - TV Broadcast - French (free-to-air)
  2. VRT 1 & VRT Canvas (Belgium) - TV Broadcast - Dutch (free-to-air)
  3. M6 (France) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  5. MagentaTV (Deutsche Telekom) (Germany) - TV Broadcast
  6. ARD (Das Erste) (Germany) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  7. ZDF (Germany) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  8. RTBF Auvio (Belgium) - Streaming - French (free to watch)
  9. M6+ (France) - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  10. VRT MAX (Belgium) - Streaming - Dutch (free to watch)
  11. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  12. MagentaTV App (Germany) - Streaming
  13. ARD Mediathek (Germany) - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  14. ZDFmediathek (Germany) - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  15. Notes: As Luxembourg sits at the intersection of French, German, and Belgian‑language media markets broadcasters from these regions are widely available via cable, satellite, IPTV and over-the-air reception.

Madagascar

  1. SuperSport (via DStv / GOtv) - TV Broadcast - English
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. TVM (Télévision Malagasy) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. NWTV App - Streaming

Malawi

  1. MBC (Malawi Broadcasting Corporation) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. SuperSport (via DStv / GOtv) - TV Broadcast - English
  3. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. NWTV App - Streaming

Mali

  1. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  2. NWTV App - Streaming

Malta

  1. PBS / TVM (Television Malta) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. TVMi, TVM+, TVMSport+ - Streaming (free to watch)
  3. Notes: Malta is one of the few European countries with full free‑to‑air coverage thanks to the EBU–FIFA agreement. PBS has committed to comprehensive free‑to‑air coverage across all platforms.

Mauritania

  1. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  2. beIN CONNECT - Streaming
  3. TOD - Streaming

Mauritius

  1. MBC 11 Sports - TV broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. New World TV (NWTV) - TV Broadcast (Togo-based satellite network)
  3. SuperSport (via DStv / GOtv) - TV Broadcast - English
  4. DStv Stream - Streaming
  5. MBC Play - Streaming
  6. NWTV App - Streaming

Spain

  1. RTVE - TV Broadcast
  2. RTVE Play - Streaming
  3. DAZN Spain - Streaming
  4. Movistar+ - Streaming

United Kingdom

  1. BBC - TV Broadcast - English
  2. ITV - TV Broadcast - English
  3. STV (Scotland) - TV Broadcast
  4. BBC iPlayer - Streaming
  5. ITVX - Streaming (Free to watch for UK residents)


Asia-Pacific

Afghanistan

  1. Ariana Television (ATN) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Ariana Television (ATN) - Streaming

Australia

  1. SBS - TV Broadcast - English (free-to-air)
  2. SBS On Demand - Streaming (free to watch) - Website

Bangladesh

  1. Bangladesh Television (BTV) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. T Sports - TV Broadcast
  3. Somoy TV - TV Broadcast (select major matches)
  4. Toffee App - Streaming
  5. Bioscope+ & My Robi - Streaming
  6. iScreen - Streaming

Bhutan

  1. Unite8 Sports 1 & 2 (Zee Entertainment) - TV Broadcast
  2. DD Sports - TV Broadcast (India-based, select major matches)
  3. Zee5 - Streaming

Brunei

  1. RTB Aneka - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. RTBGo - Streaming
  3. RTBGo Aneka Website - Streaming
  4. RTBGo GoLive Website - Streaming

Cambodia

  1. Hang Meas HDTV - TV Broadcast
  2. Hang Meas Digital - Streaming

China

  1. CCTV-5 (CCTV Sports) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Yangshipin (央视频) - Streaming
  3. Migu Video (咪咕视频) - Streaming
  4. Xiaohongshu (RED) - Streaming
  5. Notes: Because the matches broadcast late at night and in the early hours of the morning in Beijing time, a massive national initiative was launched. Over 1,200 movie theaters across 150 Chinese cities (including major hubs like Beijing and Shanghai) have been wired to livestream the World Cup games. Fans can use ticketing apps to book seats and watch the matches on massive 4K CINITY LED giant screens with theatrical surround sound alongside fan groups.

Fiji

  1. FBC Sports (Fijian Broadcasting Corporation) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. TVWAN Sports 1 (Digicel Pacific) - TV Broadcast
  3. TVWAN Sports 2 (Digicel Pacific) - TV Broadcast
  4. VITI+ (FBC Sports) - Streaming (free to watch)
  5. Digicel TV App - Streaming

India

  1. Unite8 Sports 1 & 2 (Zee Entertainment) - TV Broadcast - Hindi and English
  2. DD Sports (Doordarshan) - TV Broadcast (select major matches)
  3. ZEE5 - Streaming
  4. Notes: While the previous tournament in 2022 was handled by Viacom18 (now part of JioStar) via JioCinema, JioStar pulled out of the bidding race for this cycle. Stepping into the void, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) signed a major milestone deal with FIFA to become the exclusive broadcaster for the tournament across India. DD Sports carries the opening game, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final for free via DD Free Dish.

Indonesia

  1. TVRI Nasional & TVRI Sport - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. Fola Play - Streaming
  3. MAXstream TV (Telkomsel) - Streaming
  4. Notes: Indonesia moved away from the private paywalls of previous cycles, as the national public service broadcaster secured the exclusive rights to the tournament layout in a historic, government-backed acquisition.

Japan

  1. NHK - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  2. Nippon TV (NTV) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. Fuji TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  4. DAZN Japan - Streaming
  5. NHK+ - Streaming

Kiribati

  1. No official broadcaster

Laos

  1. LaoTV App - Streaming
  2. Notes: Unlike previous tournaments that relied on traditional free-to-air television, the 2026 event in Laos has shifted to a digital-first strategy with Star Telecom (Unitel) securing the exclusive broadcasting rights.

Malaysia

  1. Astro SuperSport - TV Broadcast
  2. RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia) - TV Broadcast (free-to-air, select major matches)
  3. Astro GO - Streaming
  4. RTMKlik - Streaming (free to watch, select major matches)
  5. Sooka App - Streaming

Maldives

  1. TVM & Yes TV - TV Broadcast (free-to-air)
  2. beIN SPORTS MAX Channels - TV broadcast - Arabic, English, French
  3. PSM Online Portal - Streaming (free to watch)
  4. Notes: The Maldives is one of the few countries worldwide where every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is 100% free‑to‑air.








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