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 the UK

Today's football on TV in the UK: every televised match is listed below with its kickoff time in BST/GMT and channel. Coverage in the UK is led by Sky Sports, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime Video.

Updated 10 July 2026, 21:05 UK time

Tomorrow

Boston Legacy vs Chicago Stars — NWSL
01:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

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

Racing Louisville vs Bay FC — NWSL
01:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Utah Royals vs Gotham FC — NWSL
03:00 BST · Watch on: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 3

Leicester City vs Northampton Town — Club Friendly
12:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Galway United vs Sligo Rovers — League of Ireland
17:00 BST · Watch on: LOITV

First Vienna vs Queens Park Rangers — Club Friendly
17:30 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Norway vs England — FIFA World Cup
22:00 BST · Watch on: ITVX

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

Sunday, 12 July 2026

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

Argentina vs Switzerland — FIFA World Cup
02:00 BST · Watch on: ITVX

Seattle Reign vs Portland Thorns — NWSL
21:00 BST · Watch on: TNT Sports 2

Monday, 13 July 2026

Denver Summit vs Houston Dash — NWSL
00:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Sporting CP vs Celtic — Club Friendly
17:30 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Bristol Rovers vs Leicester City — Club Friendly
19:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

France vs TBC — FIFA World Cup
20:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Orlando Pride vs Boston Legacy — NWSL
00:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit — NWSL
01:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Wiener Neustadt vs Queens Park Rangers — Club Friendly
17:30 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

RFS vs Glentoran — UEFA Conference League
17:30 BST · Watch on: NIFL TV

Derry City vs CSKA Moscow — UEFA Europa League
18:30 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Linfield vs Nomme Kalju — UEFA Conference League
19:45 BST · Watch on: NIFL TV

Botafogo vs Santos — Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
23:30 BST · Watch on: Premier Sports 2

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

Friday, 17 July 2026

CF Montreal vs Toronto FC — MLS
00:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS
01:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

St. Louis City SC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS
01:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers — MLS
03:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

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

Saturday, 18 July 2026

Mirassol vs Grêmio — Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
00:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Fluminense vs Bragantino — Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
00:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

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

Nashville SC vs Atlanta United — MLS
01:10 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles Football Club — MLS
03:25 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Burton Albion vs Leicester City — Club Friendly
13:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Celtic vs Middlesbrough — Club Friendly
15:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Manchester United vs Wrexham — Club Friendly
16:00 BST · Watch on: MUTV

RW Oberhausen vs Borussia Dortmund — Club Friendly
16:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Gotham FC vs Seattle Reign — NWSL
17:00 BST · Watch on: TNT Sports 1

Denver Summit vs Portland Thorns — NWSL
19:00 BST · Watch on: TNT Sports 3

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

Chicago Stars vs Angel City — NWSL
23:30 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sunday, 19 July 2026

Racing Louisville vs Houston Dash — NWSL
01:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Utah Royals vs Orlando Pride — NWSL
01:45 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Monday, 20 July 2026

Boston Legacy vs Washington Spirit — NWSL
00:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Queens Park Rangers vs Wycombe Wanderers — Club Friendly
13:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Walsall vs Aston Villa — Club Friendly
19:30 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Sturm Graz vs Hearts — UEFA Champions League
19:30 BST · Watch on: Premier Sports 1

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Blackburn Rovers vs Nottingham Forest — Club Friendly
11:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Cádiz vs Leicester City — Club Friendly
18:00 BST · Watch on: Broadcaster TBC

Thursday, 23 July 2026

Columbus Crew vs New York City FC — MLS
00:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS
00:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC — MLS
00:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

New England Revolution vs Toronto FC — MLS
00:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls — MLS
00:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United — MLS
01:15 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS
01:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Houston Dynamo FC vs D.C. United — MLS
01:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Nashville SC vs CF Montreal — MLS
01:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United FC — MLS
01:30 BST · Watch on: Apple TV+

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Frequently asked questions

What football is on TV in the UK today?

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

Which channels show the most football in the UK?

The main football broadcasters in the UK are Sky Sports, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime Video. The confirmed channel for each match is shown in the fixture list.

Is any football free to watch in the UK?

Yes — matches on BBC iPlayer, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 are free to watch in the UK. Look for the FREE tag in the fixture list.

Football broadcasters in the UK

Sky Sports — Premier League, Bundesliga and La Liga
TNT Sports — Champions League, Europa League and Serie A
BBC iPlayer — FA Cup and international football, free to watch
ITVX — World Cup 2026 and England internationals, free to watch
Amazon Prime Video — Selected Premier League rounds and more