How to watch the World Cup 2026 in Israel
In Israel, the 2026 World Cup is carried by 8 official broadcasters — KAN, KAN 11 and MAKAN — with no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament. Coverage is in Hebrew and Arabic.
See the full channel list for Israel8 official broadcasters→Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Israel?
In Israel there’s no confirmed free-to-air channel showing the full tournament. The 2026 World Cup is carried by KAN, KAN 11, MAKAN, MAKAN 33, Sport 1, Sport 2, Sport 3 and Sport 4, which require a subscription or sign-in.
You can still sometimes watch select matches free via a listed international broadcaster, or pick the cheapest official option from the channel list — and avoid pirate “free stream” sites, which are illegal and unsafe.
Official World Cup 2026 broadcasters in Israel
The official rights-holders in Israel are KAN, KAN 11, MAKAN, MAKAN 33, Sport 1, Sport 2, Sport 3 and Sport 4. Coverage is available in Hebrew and Arabic.
Every broadcaster listed here comes from FIFA’s official media-rights list — kickoff26 never links to restreams or pirate sites.
How to watch in Israel
The listed channels are available through your usual TV provider — an aerial, cable or satellite box — and some offer companion apps for streaming on a phone or smart TV.
Whichever you pick, stick to the official broadcasters above. They’re higher quality, more reliable and safe — unlike pirate restreams, which break mid-match and carry malware.
Watch every match in your timezone
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are shown by broadcasters in Israel, with kick-offs spread across three time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
To avoid missing a game, check every kick-off converted to your local time on the schedule, and follow live scores as the matches play out.
Watching in Israel: FAQ
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in Israel?
There’s no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament in Israel. Matches are carried by KAN, KAN 11, MAKAN, MAKAN 33, Sport 1, Sport 2, Sport 3 and Sport 4, which require a subscription.
Who has the World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Israel?
KAN, KAN 11, MAKAN, MAKAN 33, Sport 1, Sport 2, Sport 3 and Sport 4 are the official rights-holders for the 2026 World Cup in Israel, per FIFA’s official media-rights list.
What language is the World Cup broadcast in Israel?
Coverage in Israel is available in Hebrew and Arabic.