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How to watch the World Cup 2026 in Malta

In Malta, the 2026 World Cup is carried by 3 official broadcasters — TVM, TVM+ and TVMsport+ — with no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament. Coverage is in Maltese.

See the full channel list for Malta3 official broadcasters

Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Malta?

In Malta there’s no confirmed free-to-air channel showing the full tournament. The 2026 World Cup is carried by TVM, TVM+ and TVMsport+, 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 Malta

The official rights-holders in Malta are TVM, TVM+ and TVMsport+. Coverage is available in Maltese.

Every broadcaster listed here comes from FIFA’s official media-rights list — kickoff26 never links to restreams or pirate sites.

How to watch in Malta

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 Malta, 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 Malta: FAQ

Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in Malta?

There’s no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament in Malta. Matches are carried by TVM, TVM+ and TVMsport+, which require a subscription.

Who has the World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Malta?

TVM, TVM+ and TVMsport+ are the official rights-holders for the 2026 World Cup in Malta, per FIFA’s official media-rights list.

What language is the World Cup broadcast in Malta?

Coverage in Malta is available in Maltese.