Complete World Cup 2026 TV schedule — every match on Fox, ITV, BBC, beIN Sports, SBS and every channel worldwide. All 104 matches, every kickoff time, every broadcaster. USA, UK, India, Australia and more.
Published: June 7, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the biggest sporting event in human history — 104 matches, 48 nations, 16 stadiums, 39 days. Knowing which channel to turn on, which app to open and what time to set your alarm is just as important as knowing which teams are playing.
This is your complete guide to watching the 2026 World Cup on every platform, in every country, at every kickoff time. Whether you are in the USA, UK, India, Australia, the Middle East or anywhere else in the world — we have your complete guide to never missing a single match.
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World Cup 2026 Broadcasters — Quick Reference
USA: Fox, FS1 (English) / Telemundo, Universo (Spanish) / FREE on Tubi (selected matches)
UK: BBC One / BBC iPlayer and ITV1 / ITVX — ALL matches free to air
India: Zee
Australia: SBS and SBS On Demand — FREE
Canada: TSN / CTV / DAZN
Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports
Europe: Various national broadcasters — see below
Rest of world: FIFA+ free streaming where no local rights apply
HOW TO WATCH WORLD CUP 2026 — BY COUNTRY
UNITED STATES
Free TV channels:
Fox — English language. Covers the majority of matches including all USA matches and the biggest fixtures. Available free with cable or antenna.
FS1 — English language. Fox Sports 1 covers additional matches including Group C, D and other key fixtures.
Telemundo — Spanish language. Covers 92 of the 104 total matches in Spanish.
Universo — Spanish language. Covers 12 matches not on Telemundo.
Tubi — FREE streaming. Selected matches streamed for free including USA vs Paraguay (June 12). No subscription required.
Streaming services:
Fubo — All 104 World Cup 2026 matches available via subscription. Best option for fans who want every single game.
Peacock — Spanish language streaming via Telemundo on Peacock subscription.
Fox Sports App — All Fox and FS1 coverage available to stream via the Fox One app with cable login.
DirecTV Stream — Includes Fox, FS1, Telemundo and Universo.
YouTube TV — Includes Fox and FS1.
Hulu with Live TV — Includes Fox and FS1.
Key USA match times:
USA vs Paraguay — June 12, 9pm ET — Fox / FREE on Tubi
USA vs Australia — June 19, 3pm ET — Fox
USA vs Turkiye — June 25, 10pm ET — Fox
UNITED KINGDOM
Every single World Cup 2026 match is free to air in the UK — no subscription required.
BBC One / BBC Two / BBC iPlayer:
BBC shares rights with ITV and covers approximately half the matches including several England group stage games. BBC iPlayer streams all BBC coverage live and on demand for free.
ITV1 / ITV2 / ITVX:
ITV shares rights with BBC and covers the remaining matches. ITVX streams all ITV coverage live and on demand for free.
Key England match times (all BST):
England vs Croatia — June 17, 9pm BST — ITV1
England vs Ghana — June 23, 9pm BST — BBC One
England vs Panama — June 27, 4am BST (June 28) — ITV1
Key Scotland match times (all BST):
Haiti vs Scotland — June 14, 2am BST — BBC One
Scotland vs Morocco — June 19, 11pm BST — BBC One / ITV
Scotland vs Brazil — June 25, 11pm BST — BBC One / ITV
World Cup Final: July 19, 8pm BST — BBC One and ITV1 (simulcast)
INDIA
Zee are the official broadcasters of World Cup 2026 in India.
Zee— Available on cable and satellite. Covers all 104 matches with English and Hindi commentary options.
Zee — Premium streaming app. All 104 World Cup 2026 matches available to stream on Zee Available on mobile, tablet and smart TV.
Key times for Indian viewers (IST — Indian Standard Time, UTC +5:30):
Mexico vs South Africa (Opening match) — June 11, 12:30am IST (June 12 early hours)
Brazil vs Morocco — June 14, 3:30am IST
France vs Senegal — June 17, 12:30am IST
Argentina vs Algeria — June 17, 6:30am IST (June 17 early morning)
England vs Croatia — June 18, 1:30am IST (June 18)
World Cup Final — July 20, 12:30am IST (July 20 early hours)
Zee is the most convenient option for Indian fans — available on every device and covering all 104 matches.
AUSTRALIA
SBS and SBS On Demand are the official broadcasters of World Cup 2026 in Australia — and all coverage is FREE.
SBS — Free to air TV channel covering the biggest matches including all knockout rounds and the final.
SBS On Demand — Free streaming of all 104 World Cup 2026 matches. Available on mobile, tablet, smart TV and web browser. No subscription required.
Key times for Australian viewers (AEST — Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC +10):
Mexico vs South Africa (Opening match) — June 11, 5pm AEST
Australia vs Turkiye — June 14, 2pm AEST
USA vs Australia — June 20, 5am AEST
World Cup Final — July 20, 5am AEST
SBS On Demand is the best option for Australian fans — every single match free to stream on any device.
CANADA
TSN — English language coverage. The primary English broadcaster for World Cup 2026 in Canada. Available on cable and the TSN app.
CTV — Free to air English language coverage of selected matches including Canada’s group stage games.
DAZN — All 104 matches available to stream via DAZN subscription. Best option for Canadian fans who want every match.
TVA Sports — French language coverage.
RDS — French language sports channel with coverage.
Key times for Canadian viewers (ET):
Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — June 12, 3pm ET — CTV / TSN
Canada vs Qatar — June 18, 6pm ET — CTV / TSN
Switzerland vs Canada — June 24, 3pm ET — CTV / TSN
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
beIN Sports is the official broadcaster for all 22 Arab nations plus wider Middle East and North Africa.
beIN Sports 1, 2 and 3 — Arabic language coverage of all 104 matches. Available on satellite (Arabsat and Nilesat) and via beIN Sports Connect streaming.
beIN Sports Connect — Streaming app covering all World Cup 2026 matches in Arabic and English with both commentary options available.
Key beIN Sports match times (Qatar time, UTC +3):
Mexico vs South Africa — June 11, 10pm Qatar time
Brazil vs Morocco — June 14, 1am Qatar time (June 14)
France vs Senegal — June 17, 10pm Qatar time
Argentina vs Algeria — June 17, 4am Qatar time (June 18)
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — June 16, 1am Qatar time (June 16)
Egypt vs Belgium — June 16, 10pm Qatar time
For fans in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan and all Arab nations — beIN Sports Connect is available on iOS, Android and smart TVs.
EUROPE — BY COUNTRY
Germany: ARD and ZDF — free to air. All German matches plus major knockout games.
France: TF1 and M6 — free to air. All France matches and major knockout fixtures.
Spain: RTVE — free to air. All Spain matches and major fixtures.
Italy: RAI — free to air. All major matches available.
Netherlands: NOS — free to air. All Dutch matches and major knockout games.
Portugal: RTP — free to air. All Portugal and major matches.
Belgium: VRT (Dutch) / RTBF (French) — free to air. All Belgium matches.
Scotland: BBC Scotland / STV — free to air. All Scotland matches.
Turkey: TRT — free to air. All Turkiye matches.
Switzerland: SRF — free to air. All Switzerland matches.
Austria: ORF — free to air. All Austria matches.
For most European nations their national public broadcaster carries their national team’s matches free to air. Check your local broadcaster for full schedules.
REST OF WORLD
FIFA+ is available globally as a free streaming service for World Cup 2026 matches in territories where no local broadcast rights have been sold.
FIFA+ website: plus.fifa.com
FIFA+ App: Available on iOS, Android and smart TVs
Coverage: All 104 World Cup 2026 matches available to stream free globally where local rights allow
For fans in countries not specifically listed above, FIFA+ is the most reliable option. Check your local TV listings first as many countries have purchased local broadcast rights.
WORLD CUP 2026 — COMPLETE GROUP STAGE TV SCHEDULE
All times Eastern Time (ET). Convert to your local time using the country guides above.
JUNE 11 — DAY 1
3pm ET — Mexico vs South Africa — Group A — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — Fox / BBC
10pm ET — South Korea vs Czechia — Group A — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — Fox / BBC
JUNE 12 — DAY 2
3pm ET — Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — Group B — BMO Field, Toronto — Fox / ITV
9pm ET — USA vs Paraguay — Group D — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — Fox / FREE on Tubi / BBC
JUNE 13 — DAY 3
3pm ET — Qatar vs Switzerland — Group B — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Brazil vs Morocco — Group C — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — FS1 / ITV
9pm ET — Haiti vs Scotland — Group C — Gillette Stadium, Boston — FS1 / BBC
12am ET (June 14) — Australia vs Turkiye — Group D — BC Place, Vancouver — Fox / BBC
JUNE 14 — DAY 4
1pm ET — Germany vs Curacao — Group E — NRG Stadium, Houston — Fox / BBC
4pm ET — Netherlands vs Japan — Group F — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — Fox / ITV
7pm ET — Sweden vs Tunisia — Group F — Estadio BBVA, Monterrey — FS1 / BBC
10pm ET — Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — Group E — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — FS1 / ITV
JUNE 15 — DAY 5
12pm ET — Spain vs Cape Verde — Group H — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Belgium vs Egypt — Group G — Lumen Field, Seattle — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — Group H — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — FS1 / BBC
9pm ET — Iran vs New Zealand — Group G — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — FS1 / ITV
JUNE 16 — DAY 6
3pm ET — France vs Senegal — Group I — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Iraq vs Norway — Group I — Gillette Stadium, Boston — FS1 / BBC
9pm ET — Argentina vs Algeria — Group J — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — FS1 / ITV
12am ET (June 17) — Austria vs Jordan — Group J — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — Fox / BBC
JUNE 17 — DAY 7
1pm ET — Portugal vs Congo DR — Group K — NRG Stadium, Houston — Fox / ITV
4pm ET — England vs Croatia — Group L — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — Fox / ITV
7pm ET — Ghana vs Panama — Group L — BMO Field, Toronto — FS1 / BBC
10pm ET — Colombia vs Congo DR (Note: check updated schedule) — Group K — Estadio Azteca — FS1 / ITV
JUNE 18 — DAY 8
12pm ET — Czechia vs South Africa — Group A — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — Group B — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Canada vs Qatar — Group B — BC Place, Vancouver — FS1 / BBC
9pm ET — Mexico vs South Korea — Group A — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — FS1 / ITV
JUNE 19 — DAY 9
3pm ET — USA vs Australia — Group D — Lumen Field, Seattle — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Scotland vs Morocco — Group C — Gillette Stadium, Boston — Fox / BBC
8:30pm ET — Brazil vs Haiti — Group C — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — FS1 / ITV
12am ET (June 20) — Turkiye vs Paraguay — Group D — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — FS1 / ITV
JUNE 20 — DAY 10
1pm ET — Netherlands vs Sweden — Group F — NRG Stadium, Houston — Fox / ITV
4pm ET — Germany vs Ivory Coast — Group E — BMO Field, Toronto — Fox / BBC
8pm ET — Ecuador vs Curacao — Group E — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — FS1 / ITV
11pm ET — Tunisia vs Japan — Group F — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — FS1 / BBC
JUNE 21 — DAY 11
12pm ET — Spain vs Saudi Arabia — Group H — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — Fox / ITV
3pm ET — Belgium vs Iran — Group G — BC Place, Vancouver — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Uruguay vs Cape Verde — Group H — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — FS1 / ITV
9pm ET — Egypt vs New Zealand — Group G — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — FS1 / BBC
JUNE 22 — DAY 12
3pm ET — Argentina vs Austria — Group J — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Jordan vs Algeria — Group J — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — FS1 / ITV
9pm ET — France vs Iraq — Group I — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — FS1 / BBC
12am ET (June 23) — Norway vs Senegal — Group I — Gillette Stadium, Boston — Fox / ITV
JUNE 23 — DAY 13
1pm ET — Portugal vs Uzbekistan — Group K — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — Fox / BBC
4pm ET — England vs Ghana — Group L — Gillette Stadium, Boston — Fox / BBC
7pm ET — Panama vs Croatia — Group L — BMO Field, Toronto — FS1 / ITV
10pm ET — Colombia vs Uzbekistan (Note: check updated schedule) — Group K — FS1 / ITV
JUNE 24 — DAY 14 — ALL SIMULTANEOUS FINAL MATCHES
3pm ET — Czechia vs Mexico — Group A — Estadio Azteca — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — South Korea vs South Africa — Group A — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — FS1 / ITV
3pm ET — Switzerland vs Canada — Group B — BC Place, Vancouver — Fox / ITV
3pm ET — Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar — Group B — Lumen Field, Seattle — FS1 / BBC
6pm ET — Brazil vs Scotland — Group C — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Morocco vs Haiti — Group C — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — FS1 / ITV (Universo)
6pm ET — USA vs Turkiye — Group D — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Australia vs Paraguay — Group D — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — FS1 / BBC
JUNE 25 — DAY 15
3pm ET — Germany vs Ecuador — Group E — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Curacao vs Ivory Coast — Group E — NRG Stadium, Houston — FS1 / ITV
6pm ET — Japan vs Sweden — Group F — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Tunisia vs Netherlands — Group F — Estadio BBVA, Monterrey — FS1 / BBC
JUNE 26 — DAY 16
3pm ET — Spain vs Uruguay — Group H — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — Group H — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — FS1 / ITV
6pm ET — Belgium vs New Zealand — Group G — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Iran vs Egypt — Group G — BMO Field, Toronto — FS1 / BBC
JUNE 27 — DAY 17 — FINAL GROUP STAGE MATCHES
3pm ET — France vs Norway — Group I — Gillette Stadium, Boston — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Senegal vs Iraq — Group I — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — FS1 / ITV
6pm ET — Argentina vs Jordan — Group J — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Algeria vs Austria — Group J — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — FS1 / BBC
9pm ET — Portugal vs Colombia — Group K — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — Fox / BBC
9pm ET — Congo DR vs Uzbekistan — Group K — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — FS1 / ITV
12am ET (June 28) — England vs Panama — Group L — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — Fox / ITV
12am ET (June 28) — Croatia vs Ghana — Group L — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — FS1 / BBC
KNOCKOUT ROUNDS TV SCHEDULE
Round of 32: June 28 — July 4
Round of 16: July 4 — July 7
Quarter-Finals: July 9 — July 11
Semi-Finals: July 14 — July 15
Third Place Play-Off: July 18
WORLD CUP FINAL: July 19, 3pm ET / 8pm BST — Fox (USA) / BBC One and ITV1 (UK)
All knockout matches in USA: Fox and FS1 in English, Telemundo in Spanish
All knockout matches in UK: BBC One and ITV1 — free to air, no subscription required
World Cup Final simulcast: BBC One AND ITV1 at same time in the UK
Need To Know
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in the USA?
USA vs Paraguay on June 12 streams FREE on Tubi. You can also watch all Fox and FS1 matches free with a cable subscription or over-the-air antenna. For all 104 matches, Fubo offers a streaming subscription with all World Cup coverage.
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in the UK?
Every single World Cup 2026 match is free to air in the UK on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 or ITV2. All matches can also be streamed free on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. No subscription is required for any match.
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in India?
JioCinema is streaming all 104 World Cup 2026 matches for free in India. Sports18 covers all matches on cable and satellite. No subscription is required for JioCinema via a Jio connection.
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 in Australia?
SBS and SBS On Demand are the official free-to-air broadcasters in Australia. All 104 matches are available to stream free on SBS On Demand. Australia vs Turkiye (June 13) and USA vs Australia (June 19) are key matches for Australian fans.
What channel is the World Cup 2026 Final on?
In the USA: Fox in English, Telemundo in Spanish. In the UK: BBC One and ITV1 simulcast at 8pm BST on July 19. In Australia: SBS free to air at 5am AEST on July 20. In India: Sports18 and JioCinema free. The final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 3pm ET on July 19.
Is the World Cup 2026 on Netflix or Amazon Prime?
No. The World Cup 2026 is not on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. In the UK all matches are free on BBC and ITV. In the USA Fox and Fubo hold the rights. Check the country-specific guide above for your region.
What is FIFA+ and how do I watch World Cup 2026 on it?
FIFA+ is the official free streaming platform operated by FIFA at plus.fifa.com. It broadcasts World Cup matches in territories where no local broadcast rights have been sold. Download the FIFA+ app from the App Store or Google Play and stream for free.
What time is the World Cup 2026 opening match in different countries?
Mexico vs South Africa kicks off June 11 at 3pm ET. That is: 8pm BST (UK), 12:30am IST June 12 (India), 5pm AEST (Australia), 10pm Qatar time, 4pm ET-equivalent in São Paulo Brazil (4pm BRT), 9pm CET (Central Europe).
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is on your screen in four days. Whether you are in New York, London, Mumbai, Sydney, Doha or anywhere else in the world — the matches are accessible on free-to-air television or free streaming platforms in the vast majority of countries.
104 matches. 39 days. 48 nations. All starting June 11.
Find your channel. Set your alarm. The World Cup is here.
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