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.

Football on TV in Ireland

Today's football on TV in Ireland: every televised match is listed below with its kickoff time in GMT/IST and channel. Coverage in Ireland is led by Sky Sports, Virgin Media Sport and RTÉ.

Updated 10 July 2026, 21:05 UK time

Tomorrow

Boston Legacy vs Chicago Stars — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Orlando Pride vs Kansas City Current — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Racing Louisville vs Bay FC — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Utah Royals vs Gotham FC — NWSL
03:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Norway vs England — FIFA World Cup
22:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: RTÉ Two, Virgin Media Two

North Carolina Courage vs Washington Spirit — NWSL
23:30 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sunday, 12 July 2026

San Diego Wave vs Angel City — NWSL
01:45 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Argentina vs Switzerland — FIFA World Cup
02:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: RTÉ Two, Virgin Media Two

Seattle Reign vs Portland Thorns — NWSL
21:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Monday, 13 July 2026

Denver Summit vs Houston Dash — NWSL
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

France vs TBC — FIFA World Cup
20:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: RTÉ Two, Virgin Media Two

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Orlando Pride vs Boston Legacy — NWSL
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Botafogo vs Santos — Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
23:30 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Vitória vs Vasco da Gama — Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
23:30 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Friday, 17 July 2026

Bahia vs Chapecoense — Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
23:30 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Saturday, 18 July 2026

Mirassol vs Grêmio — Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Fluminense vs Bragantino — Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Gotham FC vs Seattle Reign — NWSL
17:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Denver Summit vs Portland Thorns — NWSL
19:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Bay FC vs North Carolina Courage — NWSL
21:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Chicago Stars vs Angel City — NWSL
23:30 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sunday, 19 July 2026

Racing Louisville vs Houston Dash — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Utah Royals vs Orlando Pride — NWSL
01:45 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Monday, 20 July 2026

Boston Legacy vs Washington Spirit — NWSL
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Saturday, 25 July 2026

Houston Dash vs Bay FC — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Orlando Pride vs Chicago Stars — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Portland Thorns vs Gotham FC — NWSL
03:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Boston Legacy vs Kansas City Current — NWSL
22:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sunday, 26 July 2026

North Carolina Courage vs Utah Royals — NWSL
00:45 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

San Diego Wave vs Seattle Reign — NWSL
22:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Monday, 27 July 2026

Washington Spirit vs Denver Summit — NWSL
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Angel City vs Racing Louisville — NWSL
02:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Thursday, 30 July 2026

Kansas City Current vs Racing Louisville — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Utah Royals vs Washington Spirit — NWSL
02:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Bay FC vs Gotham FC — NWSL
03:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Saturday, 1 August 2026

North Carolina Courage vs Orlando Pride — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Racing Louisville vs Chicago Stars — NWSL
21:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Kansas City Current vs Angel City — NWSL
23:30 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sunday, 2 August 2026

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Bay FC vs Seattle Reign — NWSL
01:45 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Washington Spirit vs San Diego Wave — NWSL
21:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Monday, 3 August 2026

Utah Royals vs Portland Thorns — NWSL
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Denver Summit vs Boston Legacy — NWSL
02:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Thursday, 6 August 2026

Denver Summit vs North Carolina Courage — NWSL
03:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Denver Summit vs Utah Royals — NWSL
21:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage — NWSL
23:30 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sunday, 9 August 2026

Orlando Pride vs Racing Louisville — NWSL
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Houston Dash vs Kansas City Current — NWSL
01:45 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Boston Legacy vs Portland Thorns — NWSL
21:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Monday, 10 August 2026

Chicago Stars vs Bay FC — NWSL
00:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Seattle Reign vs Angel City — NWSL
02:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Saturday, 15 August 2026

Gotham FC vs Kansas City Current — NWSL
01:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

San Diego Wave vs Denver Summit — NWSL
03:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Seattle Reign vs Chicago Stars — NWSL
03:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Utah Royals vs Bay FC — NWSL
03:00 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Racing Louisville vs Boston Legacy — NWSL
23:30 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sunday, 16 August 2026

Portland Thorns vs Orlando Pride — NWSL
01:45 GMT+1 · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

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Frequently asked questions

What football is on TV in Ireland today?

Today's televised matches in Ireland are listed at the top of the page with kickoff times and channels, updated hourly.

Which channels show the most football in Ireland?

The main football broadcasters in Ireland are Sky Sports, Virgin Media Sport and RTÉ. The confirmed channel for each match is shown in the fixture list.

Is any football free to watch in Ireland?

Yes — matches on RTÉ Two are free to watch in Ireland. Look for the FREE tag in the fixture list.

Football broadcasters in Ireland

Sky Sports — Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga — via satellite or streaming
TNT Sports — Champions League, Europa League and Serie A
BBC iPlayer — FA Cup and England internationals — free to watch
ITVX — World Cup 2026 and international football — free to watch