What channel is the World Cup 2026 on in the UK?

Every 2026 World Cup match is free on BBC One and ITV1 in the UK. All matches also stream free on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. No subscription is needed for any game.

What channel is the World Cup 2026 on in the USA?

FOX Sports carries English-language World Cup 2026 coverage in the USA; Telemundo and Universo carry Spanish-language coverage. All 104 matches are free-to-air — no subscription required.

Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch?

Yes — the 2026 World Cup is free in most major markets. Every match is free on BBC/ITV in the UK, FOX/Telemundo in the USA, SBS in Australia, ARD/ZDF in Germany, and RTÉ/Virgin Media in Ireland.

When does the World Cup 2026 start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026 with the opening match Mexico v South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. The final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 nations compete in the 2026 World Cup — an expansion from the 32-team format used since 1998. Teams are split into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the Round of 32.

When is the World Cup 2026 final?

The 2026 World Cup final is Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is expected at 18:00 EDT (23:00 BST).

What are England's World Cup 2026 fixtures?

England are in Group G. Fixtures: England v Croatia (Wed 17 Jun, 21:00 BST, ITV1); England v Ghana (Tue 23 Jun, 21:00 BST, BBC One); Panama v England (Sat 27 Jun, 22:00 BST, ITV1). All free on BBC or ITV.

Where is the 2026 World Cup hosted?

The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico across 16 venues. The final is at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. US host cities include New York/NJ, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Atlanta, Houston, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Du suchst, wo heute Fußball im Fernsehen läuft? Hier findest du jedes Spiel mit dem passenden Sender und der Anstoßzeit — Bundesliga, Champions League, die WM 2026 und die großen europäischen Ligen. In Deutschland zeigen Sky und DAZN die Bundesliga, DAZN und Amazon Prime die Champions League, und ARD und ZDF übertragen die WM 2026 kostenlos im Free-TV.

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Today

USA vs Australia — FIFA World Cup
21:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Tomorrow

Scotland vs Morocco — FIFA World Cup
00:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Brazil vs Haiti — FIFA World Cup
02:30 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Turkey vs Paraguay — FIFA World Cup
05:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Netherlands vs Sweden — FIFA World Cup
19:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Germany vs Ivory Coast — FIFA World Cup
22:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Ecuador vs Curaçao — FIFA World Cup
02:00 CEST · Watch on: MagentaTV, ZDF

Tunisia vs Japan — FIFA World Cup
06:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Spain vs Saudi Arabia — FIFA World Cup
18:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Belgium vs Iran — FIFA World Cup
21:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Monday, 22 June 2026

Uruguay vs Cape Verde — FIFA World Cup
00:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

New Zealand vs Egypt — FIFA World Cup
03:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Argentina vs Austria — FIFA World Cup
19:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

France vs Iraq — FIFA World Cup
23:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Norway vs Senegal — FIFA World Cup
02:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Jordan vs Algeria — FIFA World Cup
05:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Portugal vs Uzbekistan — FIFA World Cup
19:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

England vs Ghana — FIFA World Cup
22:00 CEST · Watch on: MagentaTV, ARD

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Panama vs Croatia — FIFA World Cup
01:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Colombia vs Congo DR — FIFA World Cup
04:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Switzerland vs Canada — FIFA World Cup
21:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar — FIFA World Cup
21:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Scotland vs Brazil — FIFA World Cup
00:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Morocco vs Haiti — FIFA World Cup
00:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Czech Republic vs Mexico — FIFA World Cup
03:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

South Africa vs South Korea — FIFA World Cup
03:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Ecuador vs Germany — FIFA World Cup
22:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Curaçao vs Ivory Coast — FIFA World Cup
22:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Friday, 26 June 2026

Tunisia vs Netherlands — FIFA World Cup
01:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Japan vs Sweden — FIFA World Cup
01:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Turkey vs USA — FIFA World Cup
04:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Paraguay vs Australia — FIFA World Cup
04:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Norway vs France — FIFA World Cup
21:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Senegal vs Iraq — FIFA World Cup
21:00 CEST · Watch on: MagentaTV

Saturday, 27 June 2026

Gotham FC vs Kansas City Current — NWSL Challenge Cup
02:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Uruguay vs Spain — FIFA World Cup
02:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — FIFA World Cup
02:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

New Zealand vs Belgium — FIFA World Cup
05:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Egypt vs Iran — FIFA World Cup
05:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Bosnia-Herzegovina Women U19 vs Germany Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
17:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sweden Women U19 vs Poland Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
20:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Panama vs England — FIFA World Cup
23:00 CEST · Watch on: MagentaTV

Croatia vs Ghana — FIFA World Cup
23:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Sunday, 28 June 2026

Colombia vs Portugal — FIFA World Cup
01:30 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Congo DR vs Uzbekistan — FIFA World Cup
01:30 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Jordan vs Argentina — FIFA World Cup
04:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Algeria vs Austria — FIFA World Cup
04:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Switzerland Women U19 vs Spain Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
14:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Austria Women U19 vs Iceland Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
17:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Bosnia-Herzegovina Women U19 vs Sweden Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
17:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Poland Women U19 vs Germany Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
20:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Mexico vs TBC — FIFA World Cup
03:00 CEST · Watch on: ARD, ZDF

Austria Women U19 vs Switzerland Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
14:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Spain Women U19 vs Iceland Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
17:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Friday, 3 July 2026

Germany Women U19 vs Sweden Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
17:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Poland Women U19 vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
17:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Saturday, 4 July 2026

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash — NWSL
02:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Denver Summit vs Kansas City Current — NWSL
03:30 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Angel City vs Orlando Pride — NWSL
04:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Iceland Women U19 vs Switzerland Women U19 — UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
17:00 CEST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

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