Watch in Japan
6 official broadcasters · 4 free
Here is every official, legal way to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Japan. 4 of these channels are free-to-air — free options first, all sourced from FIFA's official media-rights list. No restreams, no mirrors.
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Free on Fuji TV
Free TV · JA
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Watching the World Cup 2026 in Japan
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in Japan?
Yes — in Japan you can watch World Cup 2026 matches free on Fuji TV, NHK BS1, NHK BS4K, and NHK General TV. These are official rights-holders, so no subscription is needed.
Who has the World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Japan?
Fuji TV, NHK BS1, NHK BS4K, NHK General TV, Nippon TV, and dazn are the official rights-holders for the 2026 World Cup in Japan, per FIFA's official where-to-watch list.
How do I watch the World Cup 2026 in Japan?
Open any of the official broadcasters listed on this page — for example Fuji TV, NHK BS1, and NHK BS4K. Free-to-air options are shown first, and each links straight to the broadcaster. For kick-off times in your own timezone, see the kickoff26 schedule.
See kick-off times →Listings come from FIFA's official media-rights feed. “CHECK SITE” means the broadcaster is official but free-vs-paid isn't confirmed — their site will say. Spot an error? The data is open.