World Cup 2026 Broadcast Rights: Where to Watch in [Country]

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the most accessible tournament in history, with more matches broadcast across more platforms than ever before. FIFA has aggressively expanded its digital distribution strategy, partnering with local broadcasters and its own streaming platform, FIFA+, to ensure every match reaches a global audience.

Note: This article is a template. Replace [Country] with your nation’s name and use the broadcaster information below as a starting point to find your local provider.

Host Nation Broadcasters

United States

Broadcaster	Coverage	Streaming
Fox Sports	All 104 matches in English, including every knockout match	Fox Sports app, Tubi
Telemundo / Universo	All 104 matches in Spanish	Peacock, Telemundo app
FIFA+	Select matches (secondary feeds, replays)	FIFA+ website and app

Fox will broadcast the majority of matches across its main network, FS1, and FS2. All 104 matches will be available in 4K HDR on compatible platforms. Telemundo provides comprehensive Spanish-language coverage, a critical offering given the tournament’s presence across Latin America.

Canada

Broadcaster	Coverage	Streaming
CBC / Radio-Canada	Select matches (English & French)	CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
TSN / RDS	All 104 matches	TSN Direct, RDS Direct
FIFA+	Supplementary coverage	FIFA+ website and app

CBC will broadcast Canada’s matches plus select marquee fixtures free of charge. TSN offers full tournament coverage across its four sports channels.

Mexico

Broadcaster	Coverage	Streaming
Televisa	All matches in Spanish	ViX Premium
TV Azteca	Select matches in Spanish	TV Azteca app
FIFA+	Supplementary coverage	FIFA+ website and app

Major International Broadcasters

Region	Broadcaster	Streaming Platform
United Kingdom	BBC / ITV	BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Germany	ARD / ZDF	ARD Mediathek, ZDF Mediathek
France	TF1 / M6	TF1+, M6+
Spain	RTVE	RTVE Play
Italy	RAI	RAI Play
Brazil	Globo	Globoplay
Argentina	TyC Sports / TV Pública	Flow, TyC Sports Play
Japan	NHK / TV Asahi	NHK+ / TV Asahi Douga
South Korea	SBS / KBS / MBC	SBS On-Air, KBS My K, MBC On
Australia	SBS	SBS On Demand
Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport / NTA	DStv, Showmax, FIFA+
Middle East & North Africa	beIN Sports	beIN CONNECT, TOD

Streaming Options: A Detailed Comparison

FIFA+ — FIFA’s own streaming platform will offer select matches live, plus full match replays, highlights, and original programming. It is free with ads in most regions and is available on web, iOS, Android, and smart TV platforms. Not all matches are available on FIFA+; local broadcasters hold primary rights in most major markets.

Official Broadcaster Apps — Every official broadcaster offers a streaming app. Most require a cable or subscription login. Check your local broadcaster’s website for specific app availability and pricing.

VPN Considerations — FIFA’s broadcast rights are sold on a per-region basis. While VPNs can technically allow you to access feeds from other countries, doing so may violate the broadcaster’s terms of service. We recommend subscribing to your local official broadcaster to support the tournament and ensure high-quality, reliable streams.

Tips for Finding Your Local Broadcaster

Visit FIFA.com/broadcasters for the official, updated list of rights holders by country.
Search for “World Cup 2026 [your country] broadcaster” on your preferred search engine.
Follow the World Cup Hub daily schedule — we include broadcaster information for every match.
Check your local sports bar listings; many establishments worldwide will show matches, especially for their national team.

No matter where you are, there is a legal way to watch every single match of the 2026 World Cup. Plan ahead, confirm your local broadcaster, and get ready for football’s greatest show.