Where to Watch
TV channels and streaming services broadcasting World Cup 2026 around the world
Note: Broadcasting rights are subject to change. This guide will be updated as official announcements are made closer to the tournament. Some streaming services may require subscriptions or geographic restrictions may apply.
Host Countries
United States
Mexico
- TV Televisa
Primary broadcaster
- TV TV Azteca
Secondary broadcaster
- Both TUDN
Univision Deportes Network
- Streaming ViX
TelevisaUnivision streaming
Canada
- TV TSN
English broadcast rights
- TV CTV
Some matches on free-to-air
- TV RDS
French broadcast rights
- Streaming TSN+
TSN streaming service
Europe
United Kingdom
- Both BBC
Free-to-air coverage
- Both ITV
Free-to-air coverage
- Streaming BBC iPlayer
Free with UK IP
- Streaming ITVX
Free with UK IP
Germany
- TV ARD
Free-to-air public broadcaster
- TV ZDF
Free-to-air public broadcaster
- TV RTL
Commercial broadcaster
- Streaming MagentaTV
Telekom streaming
France
- TV TF1
Free-to-air broadcaster
- TV M6
Free-to-air broadcaster
- Both beIN Sports
Premium sports channel
- Streaming MyTF1
TF1 streaming platform
Spain
- TV TVE
Public broadcaster - La 1
- TV Gol
Sports channel
- Streaming RTVE Play
Free public streaming
Italy
- TV RAI
Public broadcaster
- Both Sky Sport
Premium coverage
- Streaming RaiPlay
Free RAI streaming
Netherlands
- TV NPO
Public broadcaster (NPO 1)
- Both NOS
Sports coverage
- Streaming NPO Start
Free public streaming
South America
Brazil
- TV Globo
Primary free-to-air broadcaster
- TV SporTV
Globo sports channel
- Streaming CazéTV
YouTube/Twitch streaming
- Streaming Globoplay
Globo streaming platform
Argentina
- Both TyC Sports
Primary sports broadcaster
- TV TV Pública
Free public television
- TV Telefé
Commercial broadcaster
Asia & Oceania
Japan
- TV NHK
Public broadcaster
- TV TV Asahi
Commercial broadcaster
- TV Fuji TV
Commercial broadcaster
- Streaming ABEMA
Free streaming service
South Korea
- TV KBS
Public broadcaster
- TV MBC
Public broadcaster
- TV SBS
Commercial broadcaster
Australia
- Both SBS
Free-to-air broadcaster
- Both Optus Sport
Premium coverage
- Streaming SBS On Demand
Free streaming
Saudi Arabia
- Both SSC
Saudi Sports Company
- Streaming Shahid
MBC streaming platform
Africa
Nigeria
- Both SuperSport
Pan-African broadcaster
- TV NTA
Nigerian Television Authority
South Africa
- Both SuperSport
Premium sports broadcaster
- TV SABC
Public broadcaster
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Important: Using VPNs to bypass geographic restrictions may violate terms of service for some streaming platforms. Always check local availability and rights in your region.