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Where to Watch the World Cup 2026 Opening Match

World Cup 2026 Opening Match on TV

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match — FOX and Telemundo free in the USA, BBC and ITV free in the UK, SBS free in Australia. Kicks off 11 June 2026, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

Updated 10 July 2026, 22:05 UK time

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Sunday, 12 July 2026

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

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

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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.

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.

England at the FIFA World Cup 2026

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups and Schedule

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA: FOX and Telemundo

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 in India: Channels & IST Kick-Off Times

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India — every match on Unite8 Sports and ZEE5, with kick-off times in IST. Channels, streaming and prices.

How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Abroad

Travelling during the World Cup 2026? Your home broadcaster is geo-blocked abroad. Here’s how to watch your country’s free coverage from anywhere with a VPN — by corridor.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Global Broadcaster Guide

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