How to watch the World Cup 2026 in Mali
In Mali, the 2026 World Cup is carried by 6 official broadcasters — New World Sport 1, New World Sport 2 and New World Sport 3 — with no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament. Coverage is in French.
See the full channel list for Mali6 official broadcasters→Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Mali?
In Mali there’s no confirmed free-to-air channel showing the full tournament. The 2026 World Cup is carried by New World Sport 1, New World Sport 2, New World Sport 3, New World Sport 4, New World Sport 6 and New World Sport 7, 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 Mali
The official rights-holders in Mali are New World Sport 1, New World Sport 2, New World Sport 3, New World Sport 4, New World Sport 6 and New World Sport 7. Coverage is available in French.
Every broadcaster listed here comes from FIFA’s official media-rights list — kickoff26 never links to restreams or pirate sites.
How to watch in Mali
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 Mali, 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 Mali: FAQ
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in Mali?
There’s no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament in Mali. Matches are carried by New World Sport 1, New World Sport 2, New World Sport 3, New World Sport 4, New World Sport 6 and New World Sport 7, which require a subscription.
Who has the World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Mali?
New World Sport 1, New World Sport 2, New World Sport 3, New World Sport 4, New World Sport 6 and New World Sport 7 are the official rights-holders for the 2026 World Cup in Mali, per FIFA’s official media-rights list.
What language is the World Cup broadcast in Mali?
Coverage in Mali is available in French.