Where to watch the World Cup 2026
Official rights-holders in 118 countries — free options always listed first. No mirrors, no restreams, no malware roulette.
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How to watch the World Cup 2026 legally
Every one of the 104 World Cup 2026 matches is shown by official broadcasters, and in dozens of countries you can watch live free of charge on free-to-air TV or the broadcaster's own streaming app. Choose your country to see exactly which channels carry the tournament where you are, which are free, and what language each broadcast is in.
Everything here comes from FIFA's official media-rights list — so it's always a legal way to watch, never a pirate restream. Once you know your channel, check the schedule to see every kick-off in your own timezone, or follow live scores as the matches play out.
Where to watch the World Cup 2026: FAQ
Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The World Cup 2026 is broadcast by official rights-holders in every country. kickoff26 lists them for 118 countries, with free-to-air channels shown first — pick your country above to see your options.
Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch?
In many countries, yes — major broadcasters show matches free-to-air, for example FOX and Tubi in the USA, the BBC and ITV in the UK, and JioHotstar in India. Free options are always listed first on each country page.
Is it legal to stream the World Cup on the channels you list?
Yes. Every broadcaster listed on kickoff26 is an official FIFA rights-holder, taken from FIFA's own media-rights list. We never link to restreams, mirrors or pirate sites — only legal ways to watch.
What if my country isn't listed?
We cover 118 countries from FIFA's official media-rights list. If yours isn't shown, the local rights may not be announced yet — check back closer to kick-off, or watch via a listed international broadcaster where it's available.