World Cup 2026 guides
Clear, free explainers for the 2026 World Cup — where to watch without paying, what's free in your country, and how the biggest tournament ever is set up.
How to watch the World Cup 2026 for free
A country-by-country guide to streaming the 2026 World Cup free and legally — which broadcasters are free-to-air, on what devices, and how to find yours.
Read the guide →Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch?
Whether the 2026 World Cup is free depends on your country. Here’s how broadcast rights work, where it’s free-to-air, and how to check your own country in seconds.
Read the guide →How the World Cup 2026 works
The 2026 World Cup is the biggest ever: 48 teams, 12 groups, 104 matches across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Here’s the format, dates and how teams advance.
Read the guide →World Cup 2026 host cities and stadiums
All 16 host cities and stadiums of the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Canada and Mexico — which matches they host and how the geography shapes the tournament.
Read the guide →World Cup 2026 schedule and dates
When the 2026 World Cup starts and ends, how the 104-match calendar is laid out, and how to see every kick-off time in your own timezone.
Read the guide →How the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket works
The 2026 World Cup adds a round of 32. Here is how the knockout bracket works — who qualifies, how the bracket fits together, and what happens if a match is level.
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