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How to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup online from anywhere: free live streams for every match

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Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams

The friendlies are done, and the biggest FIFA World Cup in history is about to get underway across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, which will together host a record 48 teams in 104 matches from June 11 to July 19.

One of the biggest sporting events on the planet will, of course, have multiple streaming options, including free ones, and we've gone ahead and found the best ones for you.

Follow our guide below for where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.

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Watch FIFA World Cup 2026

June 11 – July 19

US coverage

FOX & FS1 via YouTube TV, Sling, Fubo

Free streams

BBC iPlayer / ITVX (UK) | RTÉ Player (IRE) | SBS On Demand (AUS)

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How can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 for free

Every game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is free-to-air in several countries across the globe:

If you're from one of these countries but are currently abroad and want to watch a FIFA World Cup 2026 live stream, you can simply use a VPN. More details below...

Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your regular FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams while traveling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to watch any World Cup 2026 live stream from anywhere in the world.

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Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams in the US

Coverage for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US is split between FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches).

If you've cut the cord, you can get these TV channels through a Live TV streaming option, such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected cities), Fubo, or DirecTV.

Alternatively, you can tune in via FOX One, which comes with a 3-day free trial, after which it costs $19.99/month.

Furthermore, free streaming service Tubi will be showing the World Cup opening ceremony and two matches – Mexico vs South Africa and USMNT vs Paraguay – completely FREE to US football fans.

To access your usual streaming service from outside the US, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams in the UK

Every single one of the 104 matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 is free-to-air in the UK.

The coverage is split between BBC iPlayer and ITVX, and all you need is a valid TV license to stream the matches from anywhere, completely FREE.

Outside the UK during the World Cup? Use Norton VPN to watch the tournament as if you were back at home.

Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams in Australia

Every FIFA World Cup 2026 game will be broadcast for free in Australia, thanks to SBS.

Cord-cutters can catch all the action via the SBS On Demand streaming service and app.

Again, you'll need to use a safe, reliable VPN to access SBS On Demand when traveling abroad.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy

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European champions Spain are one of the bookmakers' favourites for this World Cup thanks largely to their well-balanced squad, but also their incredible recent form. They won Euro 2024 and have lost just one of their last 28 international matches across all competitions.

They face their biggest competition from France, runners-up at the last World Cup and winners in 2018. France’s story in the last two editions was largely scripted by Kylian Mbappé, but his storyline heading into this year’s World Cup is one he’d be desperate to change and silence a few critics from the Real Madrid fanbase.

Elsewhere, you have five-time winners Brazil and Euro 2024 runners-up England, along with the ageless Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina, and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, who will all be plotting their path to lifting the trophy on July 19.

But a FIFA World Cup isn't just about the top teams and the top players. It's also about the underdogs, especially this time around with the tournament expanded to 48 teams. Lower-ranked nations, who often bring more zest than skill, could certainly spring a few surprises. Perhaps a Morocco-like run from a lesser-known side — Scotland, Norway, Turkey?

FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures and dates

What are the World Cup 2026 groups?

Group A
Mexico
South Africa
South Korea
Czechia

Group B
Canada
Qatar
Switzerland
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Group C
Brazil
Morocco
Haiti
Scotland

Group D
USA
Paraguay
Australia
Turkey

Group E
Germany
Curacao
Ivory Coast
Ecuador

Group F
Netherlands
Japan
Tunisia
Sweden

Group G
Belgium
Egypt
Iran
New Zealand

Group H
Spain
Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay

Group I
France
Senegal
Norway
Iraq

Group J
Argentina
Algeria
Austria
Jordan

Group K
Portugal
Uzbekistan
Colombia
DR Congo

Group L
England
Croatia
Ghana
Panama

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Krishi Chowdhary
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Krishi covers buying guides and how-to's related to software, online tools, and tech products, as well as VPN services. As a tech fanatic, Krishi also loves writing about the latest happenings in the world of cybersecurity, AI, and software.

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