Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Live — Every Channel You Need to Know
Let’s be honest — nobody wants to miss a single minute of the World Cup. And with FIFA World Cup 2026 being the biggest edition in history, the pressure to find a reliable channel is real.
This year, the tournament is spread across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with 48 teams playing 104 matches. That’s a lot of football. The good news? Broadcasters from almost every corner of the world have secured live rights. So no matter where you are sitting right now, chances are there’s a channel you can turn on.
Here’s a full region-by-region breakdown of 100 TV channels broadcasting FIFA World Cup 2026 live.
Asia-Pacific — Channels 1 to 40
Asia has some of the strongest football viewership numbers in the world, so it’s no surprise that the region has excellent coverage.
| # | Channel | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Sports | India |
| 2 | Sony Sports Network | India |
| 3 | JioCinema | India (streaming) |
| 4 | DD Sports | India |
| 5 | T Sports | Bangladesh |
| 6 | Gazi TV | Bangladesh |
| 7 | Channel 9 | Bangladesh |
| 8 | TBS TV | Bangladesh |
| 9 | Channel i | Bangladesh |
| 10 | Mahanagar TV | Bangladesh |
| 11 | ARY Sports | Pakistan |
| 12 | PTV Sports | Pakistan |
| 13 | Geo Super | Pakistan |
| 14 | Rupavahini | Sri Lanka |
| 15 | Dialogue TV | Sri Lanka |
| 16 | NTV | Nepal |
| 17 | Image TV | Nepal |
| 18 | NHK | Japan |
| 19 | ABEMA TV | Japan (streaming) |
| 20 | Fuji TV | Japan |
| 21 | SBS | South Korea |
| 22 | KBS | South Korea |
| 23 | MBC Sports+ | South Korea |
| 24 | CCTV-5 | China |
| 25 | iQIYI Sports | China (streaming) |
| 26 | Mola TV | Indonesia |
| 27 | RCTI | Indonesia |
| 28 | One Sports | Philippines |
| 29 | TV5 | Philippines |
| 30 | True Vision | Thailand |
| 31 | Channel 7 | Thailand |
| 32 | RTM | Malaysia |
| 33 | Astro SuperSport | Malaysia |
| 34 | Mediacorp | Singapore |
| 35 | StarHub Sports | Singapore |
| 36 | TVB | Hong Kong |
| 37 | Now Sports | Hong Kong |
| 38 | TTV | Taiwan |
| 39 | ESPN Taiwan | Taiwan |
| 40 | beIN Sports Asia | Southeast Asia |
If you’re in Bangladesh specifically, T Sports and Gazi TV have traditionally been the go-to options for live football. Keep an eye on their official schedules closer to June for confirmed match listings.
Middle East & Africa — Channels 41 to 60
beIN Sports dominates the Middle East, while DStv’s SuperSport covers most of sub-Saharan Africa.
| # | Channel | Country/Region |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | beIN Sports 1 | Qatar / Middle East |
| 42 | beIN Sports 2 | Qatar / Middle East |
| 43 | beIN Sports 3 | Qatar / Middle East |
| 44 | Al Jazeera Sports | Qatar |
| 45 | MBC Sport | Saudi Arabia |
| 46 | Abu Dhabi Sports | UAE |
| 47 | Dubai Sports Channel | UAE |
| 48 | OSN Sports | Pan-Arab Region |
| 49 | SuperSport (DStv) | South Africa / Africa |
| 50 | SABC Sport | South Africa |
| 51 | Africa Magic Sports | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 52 | Canal+ Afrique | Francophone Africa |
| 53 | TF1 via Canal | DR Congo / West Africa |
| 54 | NTA Sports | Nigeria |
| 55 | Channels TV | Nigeria |
| 56 | GTV Sports | Ghana |
| 57 | KTN Sports | Kenya |
| 58 | Ethiopia Broadcasting Corporation | Ethiopia |
| 59 | TVM Sport | Morocco |
| 60 | ENTV Sport | Algeria |
For anyone living in the Gulf region, beIN Sports Connect also offers a solid streaming option if you’d rather watch on your phone or laptop.
Europe — Channels 61 to 85
Europe has some of the best free-to-air World Cup coverage in the world. The UK in particular tends to split matches between BBC and ITV, meaning most games are completely free.
| # | Channel | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | BBC One / BBC iPlayer | United Kingdom |
| 62 | ITV1 / ITVX | United Kingdom |
| 63 | TF1 | France |
| 64 | M6 | France |
| 65 | ARD | Germany |
| 66 | ZDF | Germany |
| 67 | MagentaTV | Germany |
| 68 | RAI 1 | Italy |
| 69 | Sky Sport Italia | Italy |
| 70 | TVE | Spain |
| 71 | Cuatro | Spain |
| 72 | RTVE Play | Spain (streaming) |
| 73 | NOS | Portugal |
| 74 | RTP | Portugal |
| 75 | NPO 1 | Netherlands |
| 76 | Ziggo Sport | Netherlands |
| 77 | RTL | Hungary |
| 78 | TVP Sport | Poland |
| 79 | Nova Sport | Czech Republic |
| 80 | SRG SSR | Switzerland |
| 81 | SRF | Switzerland |
| 82 | SVT | Sweden |
| 83 | TV4 | Sweden |
| 84 | NRK | Norway |
| 85 | DR1 | Denmark |
Americas — Channels 86 to 100
The host region naturally gets massive coverage. Fox Sports has the English-language rights in the USA, while Telemundo covers the Spanish-speaking audience.
| # | Channel | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Fox Sports | USA |
| 87 | FS1 / FS2 | USA |
| 88 | Telemundo | USA (Spanish) |
| 89 | Univision | USA (Spanish) |
| 90 | Peacock TV | USA (streaming) |
| 91 | TSN | Canada |
| 92 | CTV | Canada |
| 93 | TVA Sports | Canada (French) |
| 94 | Azteca 7 | Mexico |
| 95 | Canal de las Estrellas | Mexico |
| 96 | TV Globo | Brazil |
| 97 | SporTV | Brazil |
| 98 | DirecTV Sports | South America |
| 99 | TyC Sports | Argentina |
| 100 | Canal RCN | Colombia |
Given that three of the host cities are in the USA and the final is scheduled for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, American viewers are in for a particularly exciting tournament this year.
Streaming Platforms Worth Bookmarking
Not everyone watches on a traditional TV anymore, and that’s completely fine. These platforms are worth saving:
FIFA+ is FIFA’s own free platform and will stream a good number of matches at no cost — no subscription needed. It’s probably the easiest starting point if you’re unsure where else to look.
Peacock TV handles online streaming in the USA for Fox’s coverage. JioCinema is the big one for Indian and South Asian audiences and has been very reliable for major tournaments. In Japan, ABEMA TV has quickly become the preferred streaming option. For the Middle East and parts of Asia, beIN Sports Connect is the standard paid streaming option.
DAZN is worth mentioning for viewers in Canada, Germany, Italy, and Japan — it carries sports rights across multiple platforms and tends to offer solid stream quality.
Quick Facts Before the Kickoff
Just to make sure you have the basics locked in:
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. There are 48 teams this time around, up from the 32 we saw in Qatar. That expansion means 104 total matches across 16 stadiums in three countries. Argentina come in as defending champions after their win in 2022.
A Few Practical Tips
Finding the channel is only half the battle. Here are a few things that might save you some hassle:
If you’re travelling internationally during the tournament, a VPN can help you access your home broadcaster’s stream. This is especially useful if you’re used to watching on something like BBC iPlayer or JioCinema and find yourself in a country where those are blocked.
It’s also worth downloading your broadcaster’s app before the tournament starts. Apps like BBC iPlayer, ABEMA TV, and JioCinema all let you set reminders for specific matches, which honestly makes life a lot easier when you’re trying to track 104 games across different time zones.
And if you just want something free with no setup at all, check FIFA+ first. It won’t have every match, but it will have more than people expect.
Final Thoughts
The World Cup only comes around every four years, and this one is going to be something else. Bigger field, three host countries, and football teams from every part of the globe. Wherever you are watching from, the list above should help you find the right channel without too much hassle.
Good luck finding your seat — and enjoy the tournament.