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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00:30 BST · Sunday, 2 August 2026

Philadelphia Union face Atlanta United in a MLS fixture. Kick-off is at 00:30 BST on Sunday 2 August 2026 — live in the UK on Apple TV+.

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Region	Channel	Kick-off
UK	Apple TV+	00:30 BST/GMT
USA	TBC	19:30 ET
Germany	TBC	01:30 CET
Italy	TBC	01:30 CET
Spain	TBC	01:30 CET
France	TBC	01:30 CET
Australia	TBC	09:30 AEST
Ireland	TBC	00:30 GMT/IST
Canada	TBC	19:30 ET
Norway	TBC	01:30 CET
Brazil	TBC	20:30 BRT
Japan	TBC	08:30 JST
India	TBC	05:00 IST

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Guides

FIFA World Cup 2026: UK TV Guide

Every match free on BBC One, ITV1, BBC iPlayer and ITVX — no subscription needed.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entirely free to watch in the UK. The BBC and ITV share broadcast rights and will show every match — all 104 games from the group stage through to the July 19 final — at no cost on TV and online.

UK Broadcasters

BBC One / BBC iPlayer: Half of all 104 matches, streamed free
ITV1 / ITVX: The other half, including England evening kick-offs
No Sky Sports, no TNT Sports, no subscription of any kind

England Group G Fixtures

England v Croatia — Wed 17 Jun, 21:00 BST — ITV1 / ITVX
England v Ghana — Tue 23 Jun, 21:00 BST — BBC One / iPlayer
Panama v England — Sat 27 Jun, 22:00 BST — ITV1 / ITVX

Scotland Group D Fixtures

Germany v Scotland — Thu 12 Jun, 21:00 BST — BBC / iPlayer
Scotland v Japan — Mon 16 Jun, 17:00 BST — ITV1 / ITVX
Scotland v Brazil — Fri 20 Jun, 21:00 BST — BBC / iPlayer

Will I need a subscription to watch the World Cup in the UK?

No. Every match will be on BBC or ITV — both free-to-air. You can stream free via BBC iPlayer and ITVX with a free account. No Sky, TNT, or any paid service required.

What time are most World Cup games in UK time?

Group stage matches kick off at 17:00, 20:00 or 23:00 BST. The opening match (Mexico v South Africa, 11 Jun) is at 20:00 BST on ITV1.

All WC fixtures & TV → Free-to-watch guide England fixtures UK football on TV

Is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Free to Watch?

Yes — free-to-air in the UK, USA, Australia, Germany, France and more. No subscription required.

The 2026 World Cup is the most freely available World Cup in television history. Every match will be free-to-air in most of the world's major markets.

🇬🇧 UK: BBC One & ITV1 — all 104 matches, free
🇺🇸 USA: FOX, FS1 & Telemundo — all matches, free
🇦🇺 Australia: SBS & SBS On Demand — all matches, free
🇩🇪 Germany: ARD & ZDF — all matches, free
🇫🇷 France: TF1 & M6 — selected matches free
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ & Virgin Media — all matches, free
🇨🇦 Canada: CTV (selected, free) + TSN, RDS
🇮🇳 India: Sports18 / JioStar free on TV
🇲🇽 Mexico: Azteca & Canal 5 (free) + ViX, TUDN

Is the World Cup final free in the UK?

Yes. The final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, will be on BBC or ITV — completely free on TV and via BBC iPlayer / ITVX.

Full free-to-watch guide → World Cup fixtures Watching abroad

England at the FIFA World Cup 2026

England are in Group G with Croatia, Ghana and Panama — all games free on BBC or ITV.

England qualified for the 2026 World Cup and are drawn in Group G alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. All three group stage games will be shown free on BBC or ITV.

England Group G Fixtures

England v Croatia — Wed 17 Jun, 21:00 BST — ITV1 / ITVX — AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX
England v Ghana — Tue 23 Jun, 21:00 BST — BBC One / iPlayer — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara CA
Panama v England — Sat 27 Jun, 22:00 BST — ITV1 / ITVX — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara MEX

Knockout stage broadcaster allocations (Round of 32 onwards) are confirmed closer to each match. All games remain free on BBC or ITV regardless of stage.

What time are England's World Cup games in UK time?

Group stage: Croatia (17 Jun, 21:00 BST, ITV1), Ghana (23 Jun, 21:00 BST, BBC One), Panama (27 Jun, 22:00 BST, ITV1). All convenient evening kick-offs.

What channel is England v Croatia on?

England v Croatia on 17 June is on ITV1 / ITVX, free to watch. Kick-off 21:00 BST from AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.

England fixtures & TV → Group G standings All World Cup fixtures

FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups & Schedule

48 teams, 12 groups (A–L), 104 matches across USA, Canada and Mexico.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest in history — 48 nations compete in 12 groups across 16 host city venues in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Tournament Schedule

Group stage: 11 June – 27 June 2026
Round of 32: 29 June – 2 July 2026
Round of 16: 4–7 July 2026
Quarter-finals: 9–10 July 2026
Semi-finals: 14–15 July 2026
Third-place play-off: 18 July 2026
Final: Sunday 19 July 2026, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Groups at a Glance

A: Mexico, South Africa, Congo DR, Bosnia-Herzegovina
B: Spain, Canada, Morocco, Uzbekistan
C: USA, Serbia, Uruguay, Panama
D: Brazil, Germany, Japan, Scotland
E: France, Portugal, South Korea, Tanzania
F: Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Zambia
G: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
H: Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand
I: Belgium, Egypt, Qatar, El Salvador
J: Italy, Turkey, Iran, Kenya
K: Australia, Nigeria, Switzerland, Algeria
L: Senegal, Cameroon, Honduras, Cuba

Live group standings → All fixtures & TV channels Free-to-watch guide

FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA: FOX & Telemundo

Every match free on FOX, FS1 and Telemundo — the biggest sporting event ever hosted in America.

The USA co-hosts the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, with 11 American cities staging matches. All 104 games are free on broadcast TV — no streaming subscription needed.

US Broadcasters

FOX & FS1: English-language free-to-air coverage of all 104 matches
Telemundo & Universo: Spanish-language free-to-air coverage
FOX Sports App: Streaming (FOX matches) — free with TV provider login
Peacock: Streaming (Telemundo matches) for subscribers

US Host Cities

New York / New Jersey — MetLife Stadium (Final venue)
Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium & Rose Bowl
Dallas — AT&T Stadium
San Francisco Bay Area — Levi's Stadium
Miami, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Atlanta, Houston

USA soccer TV guide → World Cup fixtures Soccer on Peacock

Watching the FIFA World Cup Abroad

Travelling during the tournament? Watch your home country's free broadcast from anywhere with a VPN.

If you're travelling outside your home country during the World Cup, you can still watch your usual free broadcaster (BBC iPlayer, ITVX, FOX, SBS etc.) using a VPN. A VPN masks your location so services see you as browsing from home.

How to Watch BBC iPlayer / ITVX From Abroad

Subscribe to a VPN service
Connect to a UK server
Open BBC iPlayer or ITVX — they'll see a UK IP and let you stream free

The same approach works for any national broadcaster: US server for FOX, Australian server for SBS, German server for ARD/ZDF.

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Full VPN guide → World Cup fixtures Free broadcasts worldwide

FIFA World Cup 2026: Global Broadcaster Guide

Who shows every match in your country — UK, USA, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Canada, India and more.

FIFA World Cup broadcast rights are sold country by country. Here's every major market at a glance — use the region picker above to see the exact channel for each fixture.

🇬🇧 UK: BBC One & ITV1 — all 104 matches free
🇺🇸 USA: FOX, FS1 & Telemundo — all matches free
🇦🇺 Australia: SBS & SBS On Demand — all matches free
🇩🇪 Germany: ARD & ZDF — all matches free
🇫🇷 France: TF1 & M6 (selected free) + beIN Sports all matches
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ & Virgin Media — all matches free
🇨🇦 Canada: CTV (selected free) + TSN, RDS, OneSoccer
🇪🇸 Spain: TVE (free, selected) + Movistar+ (all matches)
🇮🇳 India: Sports18 / JioStar free on TV, JioHotstar streaming
🇧🇷 Brazil: Globo (free) + SporTV, TNT Sports
🇯🇵 Japan: NHK (free) + DAZN
🇦🇪 UAE / MENA: beIN Sports
🇲🇽 Mexico: Azteca & Canal 5 (free) + ViX, TUDN

World Cup fixtures & TV → Free-to-watch guide Watching abroad

Arsenal vs PSG: 2026 Champions League Final Guide

The UCL final is NOT free to watch in the UK for the first time since 1992. TNT Sports exclusive — Paramount+ in the USA.

Arsenal faced Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final — Saturday 30 May 2026, 17:00 BST, at Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max (exclusive — not free-to-air)
United States: Paramount+ (exclusive)
Ireland: TNT Sports
Canada: DAZN
Australia: Stan Sport

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