World Cup 2026: Every Match, Every Channel, Every Stream
The biggest World Cup in history kicks off June 11 in Mexico City and ends July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Here’s the full schedule — when matches play, where each one happens, and exactly how to watch from anywhere in the world.
For the first time, the FIFA World Cup expands to 48 nations split across 12 groups, with a new Round of 32 added before the knockout bracket settles into its familiar shape. Three host countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — share 16 venues, with the United States hosting 78 of the 104 matches and every fixture from the Round of 16 onward.
TOURNAMENT TIMELINEKey Dates at a Glance
The third-place playoff takes place at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami on Saturday, July 18, with the final at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey on Sunday, July 19. The semi-finals are split between AT&T Stadium in Dallas (July 14) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (July 15).
OPENING WEEKENDThe First Five Days
Group-stage action runs from Thursday, June 11 through Saturday, June 27. Mexico kick off the tournament against South Africa at Estadio Azteca — the only stadium in history to host three World Cups. Here are the marquee fixtures from the opening days, with US Eastern Time kickoffs and English-language broadcaster.
Closing group-stage matchdays (June 24–27) feature simultaneous kickoffs to preserve sporting integrity, including Czechia vs Mexico at Azteca and Jordan vs Argentina at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Full day-by-day fixture list available on our World Cup Schedule page.
KNOCKOUT BRACKETThe Road to the Final
The 2026 tournament introduces a Round of 32 — a first in World Cup history. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance into a 32-team single-elimination bracket. The bracket uses a two-pathway system designed to keep the highest-seeded teams apart until the semi-finals.
WHERE TO WATCHOfficial Broadcasters by Region
FIFA has confirmed broadcast deals in more than 175 territories. Below is the country-by-country breakdown of who holds the rights, which channels show matches, and where free coverage is available.
🇺🇸UNITED STATES
- English: FOX, FS1
- Spanish: Telemundo, Universo
- Streaming: Fox Sports App, Peacock
- 4K: FOX One (all 104 matches)
🇬🇧UNITED KINGDOM FREE
- TV: BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, ITV4
- Streaming: BBC iPlayer, ITVX
- Every match free-to-air
- 4K UHD on iPlayer
🇨🇦CANADA
- English: CTV, TSN
- French: RDS
- Streaming: TSN+, Crave
- Canada home matches on free TV
🇲🇽MEXICO FREE
- TV: Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Azteca 7
- Streaming: ViX, Azteca Deportes
- Every match free-to-air
🇦🇺AUSTRALIA FREE
- TV: SBS, SBS VICELAND
- Streaming: SBS On Demand
- All 104 matches free
🌍MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA
- TV: beIN Sports 1 HD MENA
- Streaming: beIN Connect, TOD
- Covers 24 countries
🇩🇪GERMANY FREE
- TV: Das Erste, ZDF
- Streaming: ARD Mediathek, ZDFmediathek
🇫🇷FRANCE
- Free-to-air: TF1, M6 (top matches)
- Pay: beIN Sports (all 104)
- Streaming: TF1+, M6+, beIN Connect
🇧🇷BRAZIL
- TV: Globo, SporTV, SBT
- Streaming: Globoplay, CazéTV (YouTube)
🇪🇸SPAIN
- TV: La 1, Telecinco
- Streaming: RTVE Play, Mitele
🇯🇵JAPAN
- TV: NHK, Fuji TV, TV Asahi
- Streaming: ABEMA (all 104 free)
🇮🇹ITALY
- TV: Rai 1, Rai 2
- Streaming: RaiPlay
STREAMINGOfficial Apps & Platforms
📺 Where to Stream Every Match
FOX SPORTS APP
All 104 matches in the US, English. Requires cable login.
PEACOCK
Spanish-language streaming of all 104 matches in the US.
BBC iPLAYER + ITVX
Every match free for UK viewers, no subscription needed.
SBS On Demand
All 104 matches free in Australia.
ABEMA
Japan’s free streaming home for every match.
ViX
Spanish-language streaming in Mexico and the US.
TSN+ / Crave
Canadian streaming home for English coverage.
FIFA+
Free in territories without a confirmed broadcaster (likely option for South Asia).
FuboTV / YouTube TV / Hulu Live
Carry FOX, FS1, Telemundo in the US — start with a free trial.
CazéTV (YouTube)
Brazil’s biggest free streaming channel for World Cup matches.
PLAN YOUR DAYTips for Fans
1. Set local kickoff times. US Eastern Time kickoffs translate roughly as: 1:00 PM ET = 6:00 PM UK / 10:00 PM Saudi / 10:30 PM India / 11:00 PM Bangladesh. Group-stage matches at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM ET fall in the early morning across South Asia.
2. Watch the final group games live. The two final fixtures in each group kick off simultaneously between June 24 and 27. Pick one screen for the main match and a tablet or second feed for the parallel game.
3. Round of 32 dates are stacked. The new round runs June 28–July 3 with up to four matches per day — most US viewers will see kickoffs at noon, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm ET.
4. Free streams exist almost everywhere. UK (BBC/ITV), Mexico (TelevisaUnivision/Azteca), Australia (SBS), Germany (ARD/ZDF), Japan (ABEMA), and Brazil (CazéTV) all show every match without a paywall.
For the live, day-by-day breakdown with team-by-team kickoff details, see our full Schedule page and Streaming Guide. Group tables update in real time at our Standings hub.