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Watch World Cup 2026: Live Scores & Where to Watch

This page already knows your time zone and your country. So instead of scrolling through one more generic how-to-watch article, you get the three things you actually came for: what's on now, what time it kicks off where you are, and exactly where to watch World Cup 2026 today — the free channels and the paid streams, side by side. Travelling or living abroad? We'll show you how to get back to your home coverage legally, too.

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  • MexicoMéxico
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  • 48Teams
  • 104Matches
  • 3Host Nations
  • 34Days

World Cup 2026 is the biggest tournament ever staged — 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries (the USA, Canada and Mexico) — and the kick-offs land at wildly different hours depending on where you live. A game that starts at 3pm in New York is midnight in Mumbai and 5am the next morning in Manila. That's the whole problem with most guides out there: they quote US times and leave the rest of the planet doing mental math. The card above is already converted to your clock, so “what time is the game?” is answered before you even ask.

Today's World Cup 2026 Matches — In Your Local Time

Here's every match on today, sorted by when it starts for you. Each row shows the round, the live score if it's already kicked off, and a one-tap Where to watch drawer that reveals the exact channel or stream carrying that game in your country. No game today? We show you the next match day, so you always know when to be back on the sofa. Group stage means three or four matches a day; the knockouts narrow to the big one-off ties where every minute matters.

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    Australiavs Egypt
    Round of 32
  • 18:00EDT
    Argentinavs Cape Verde
    Round of 32

Where to Watch World Cup 2026 in the United States

Quick verdict: a handful of countries show all 104 matches completely free — the UK (BBC/ITV), Australia (SBS), Ireland (RTÉ), Brazil (CazéTV on YouTube) and Japan (ABEMA). The US is mostly free — FOX airs 70 games over the air, including the Final. A few markets, like India, are almost entirely pay-TV. Below is the real, checked list for your country — free first, then paid, then what to do if you're abroad.

This is the part most sites get wrong: they bury 40 countries in one endless article and leave you to find yours. We flip it around. Based on where you are, here's where to watch World Cup 2026 in your country right now — with the real 2026 rights holders and real prices, checked against FIFA's official broadcast partners, not last tournament's channels.

Where to watch World Cup 2026 in the United States

FREE
  • FOX (over the air)70 matches free with a digital antenna — every game from the Round of 16 through the Final.✅ 70 of 104 free
  • Telemundo (Spanish)92 matches free over the air.
  • TubiFOX's free app — opener + select games, no sign-up.
PAID / STREAM
  • Peacock Premiumall 104 matches in Spanish — $10.99/month; Peacock Select does not include live sports.✅ all 104 · cheapest Spanish
  • FuboFOX + FS1 + Telemundo + Universo = all 104, with a 5-day free trial.
  • FOX Oneevery English-language match, $19.99/month, no cable.
  • FS1the other 34 group-stage games (needs cable or streaming).
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US, and travelling?

FOX and Peacock are geo-locked to the US. A VPN reconnects you to your home stream while you're away.

How to watch from abroad

Good news: FOX shows 70 of the 104 matches free over the air, the Final included. Only the 34 FS1 group games need cable or streaming — or watch the full Spanish slate on Peacock Premium for $10.99.

In the United States, you can watch the tournament in English on FOX and FS1, and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. Good news if you're after a free route: a simple digital antenna pulls in FOX over the air, and FOX is showing 70 of the 104 matches at no cost — every game from the Round of 16 through the Final included.

The catch is the other 34 group-stage games on FS1, which need cable or streaming. No antenna and no cable? Peacock Premium streams all 104 matches in Spanish for $10.99/month, and Fubo carries the full English slate with a 5-day free trial. Full breakdown in Free & without cable below.

Watch World Cup 2026 Around the World — At a Glance

Wherever you're reading this, here's the short version of how to watch World Cup 2026 in the countries fans ask about most. Pick yours above for the full list with prices — this is the quick map:

  • United Kingdomthe best free deal on the planet. All 104 matches, including the Final, are free-to-air across BBC and ITV, and you can stream every one on BBC iPlayer and ITVX with no subscription (a TV Licence is required).

  • Australiaalso fully free. SBS and SBS On Demand carry all 104 matches; a free account is all you need to stream every game live.

  • BrazilCazéTV streams the entire tournament free on YouTube (Brazil only), so most Brazilians watch it without paying a cent; Globo leads the TV coverage.

  • JapanABEMA streams all 104 matches free with a quick sign-up; NHK and free-to-air channels show Japan's games and the big knockout nights.

  • CanadaTSN has all 104 matches (TSN+ pass about C$8/month), with the opener, Canada's games and the Final free-to-air on CTV.

  • United StatesFOX shows 70 matches free over the air (Final included); FS1 has the other 34; Peacock Premium streams all 104 in Spanish for $10.99/month.

  • Nigeria & Sub-Saharan AfricaNTA and SportyTV show ~34 key games free; StarTimes is the cheapest full-tournament route (from ₦4,000/month); SuperSport (DStv/GOtv) carries all 104.

  • PhilippinesAleph Arena's official YouTube shows around 40 games free; Pilipinas Live and BlastTV sell an all-tournament pass (about ₱1,999) for all 104.

  • Pakistantapmad streams the whole tournament, with a free ad-supported tier for all 104 matches and a cheap Premium tier in UHD.

  • GermanyARD and ZDF show around 60 matches free (Germany's games, both semi-finals and the Final included); MagentaTV carries all 104.

Notice the pattern: in almost every country the free coverage is geo-locked to that country. So if you're travelling or living abroad, the Watch from anywhere section is the part you'll want.

World Cup 2026 Bracket — The Road to the Final

Review the bracket preview

Follow the knockout picture as it fills in — from the brand-new Round of 32 to the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. Tap any tie to open its match page: line-ups, kick-off in your time, and where to watch it. Fancy yourself a tipster? Hit Predict your bracket and map your own route to the trophy.

Round of 32

  • South Africa0
    Canada1
  • Germany1
    Paraguay1
  • Netherlands1
    Morocco1
  • Brazil2
    Japan1
  • France3
    Sweden0
  • Ivory Coast1
    Norway2
  • Mexico2
    Ecuador0
  • England2
    DR Congo1
  • USA2
    Bosnia & Herzegovina0
  • Belgium3
    Senegal2
  • Portugal2
    Croatia1
  • Spain3
    Austria0
  • Switzerland2
    Algeria0
  • Argentina
    Cape Verde
  • Colombia
    Ghana
  • Australia
    Egypt

Round of 16

  • Paraguay
    France
  • Canada
    Morocco
  • Brazil
    Norway
  • Mexico
    England
  • Portugal
    Spain
  • USA
    Belgium
  • Winner of Match 86
    Winner of Match 88
  • Switzerland
    Winner of Match 87

Quarter-finals

  • Winner of Match 89
    Winner of Match 90
  • Winner of Match 93
    Winner of Match 94
  • Winner of Match 91
    Winner of Match 92
  • Winner of Match 95
    Winner of Match 96

Semi-finals

  • Winner of Match 97
    Winner of Match 98
  • Winner of Match 99
    Winner of Match 100

Final

  • Winner of Match 101
    Winner of Match 102

FINAL

MetLife Stadium

July 19, 2026

World Cup 2026 Standings & Latest Results

All 12 groups with points, goal difference and who's through or out — plus the latest final scores. In the 48-team format the eight best third-placed teams also advance, so a single goal can flip who survives the group.

World Cup 2026 Group A standings
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
1 Mexico330060+69
2 South Africa311123-14
3 South Korea310223-13
4 Czech Republic301226-41
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World Cup 2026 Top Scorers — The Golden Boot Race

Who's winning the race for the Golden Boot? Here are the tournament's top scorers, updated as the goals go in — right now Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi lead the way on 6 each, with Erling Haaland just behind on 5. It's one of the most-followed stories of any knockout run, and you can track the current top ten without leaving this page.

  1. 1Kylian MBAPPEFrance6 goals
  2. 2Lionel MESSIArgentina6 goals
  3. 3Erling HAALANDNorway5 goals
  4. 4Harry KANEEngland5 goals
  5. 5Ismaila SARRSenegal4 goals
  6. 6Mikel OYARZABALSpain4 goals
  7. 7Ousmane DEMBELEFrance4 goals
  8. 8VINICIUS JUNIORBrazil4 goals
  9. 9Brian BROBBEYNetherlands3 goals
  10. 10Cody GAKPONetherlands3 goals
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How to Watch World Cup 2026 Free & Without Cable (USA)

You do not need a $100 cable bill to watch World Cup 2026. Here are your real options in the US, cheapest first — every one of them a legitimate broadcaster, not a dodgy stream that dies at half-time.

How to watch World Cup 2026 free and without cable in the USA — routes, cost and what you get
RouteCostWhat you getAction
Antenna$0 (one-off)FOX over the air — 70 matches incl. the Final
Tubi$0FOX's free app — opener + select games, no sign-up
Fubo5-day trialFOX + FS1 + Telemundo + Universo = all 104Start free trial
Peacock Premium$10.99/moAll 104 matches (Spanish); Peacock Select does not include live sportsGet Peacock
FOX One$19.99/moEvery English-language match, no cableGet FOX One
  • Antenna — $0. A one-off digital antenna (around $20–$35) pulls in FOX over the air, and FOX is showing 70 matches free, including the Final. This is the single best way to watch the tournament free in English.
  • Tubi — $0. FOX's free, ad-supported app streamed the opener and select games at no cost — no sign-up, no cable.
  • Fubo — 5-day free trial. Fubo carries FOX, FS1, Telemundo and Universo, so one subscription gets you all 104 matches in English and Spanish. New users get a 5-day free trial — the fastest way to catch every match without cable. Just cancel before it renews if you don't want to keep it.
  • Peacock Premium — $10.99/mo. The cheapest way to stream all 104 matches with Spanish commentary; Peacock Select does not include live sports.
  • FOX One — $19.99/mo. FOX's own streaming app carries every English-language match with no cable contract.

We don't list Paramount+ or “free stream” sites — Paramount+ doesn't carry the tournament, and pirate links are unsafe and illegal. Everything above is a real, legal way to watch. Free trial — cancel anytime before it renews.

Watch World Cup 2026 From AnywhereLegally

Travelling during the tournament? Keep up with the coverage you already have while you are away from home.

A trusted VPN app lets you enjoy your own official broadcaster coverage when you travel, with a simple setup before kick-off.

  • ZEE5India
  • tapmadPakistan
  • Pilipinas LivePhilippines
  • BBC iPlayerUnited Kingdom
Get a VPN & watch your home coverage

We only cover reconnecting to your own country's already-paid or free legal coverage from abroad — never bypassing paywalls or watching another country's content.

Printable World Cup 2026 Products

Watching the match is one job. Hosting everyone around it is another. If you are the person organizing the office pool, the pub table, the classroom activity or the family watch party, these printable products save you from building everything from scratch before kick-off.

World Cup 2026 Office Pool Template

$7.99

A ready-to-copy Google Sheet with player setup, team draw, automatic leaderboard, payout calculator and a printable PDF kit. Built for the person who has to keep the pool fair, organized and easy to explain.

  • Google Sheet
  • Leaderboard
  • Payout calculator
  • Printable PDF kit
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World Cup 2026 Bingo Mega Party Pack

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Two printable bingo games in one download — 60 Flag Bingo cards plus 48 country calling cards, and 30 Moment Bingo cards — for watch parties, offices, pubs, classrooms and family match nights. A4 and US Letter PDFs, with simple rules anyone can spot.

  • 90 printable cards
  • A4 + US Letter
  • Simple rules
  • Party-ready PDFs
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The 48-Team 2026 Format, Explained

If your last World Cup had 32 teams, a few things have changed. World Cup 2026 has 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, go through to a brand-new Round of 32 — the first knockout round of its kind. That's 104 matches across 34 days. One new wrinkle: if two teams finish level, the first tiebreaker is now their head-to-head result, not goal difference.

  • 48Teams
  • 12Groups
  • 104Matches
  • 34Days

World Cup 2026 Watching FAQ

Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch?

In many countries, yes — at least in part. The UK (BBC & ITV), Australia (SBS), Ireland (RTÉ), Japan (ABEMA) and Brazil (CazéTV on YouTube) show all 104 matches free. In the US, FOX airs 70 free over the air, including the Final. Elsewhere you usually get a few free games plus paid options — use the Where to watch section above to see exactly what's free where you are.

Where can I watch World Cup 2026 in my country?

Set your country at the top of the page and we'll list the exact free channels and paid streams carrying the tournament there, with real prices in your currency.

Can I watch the World Cup from another country?

If you're abroad, your home broadcaster's stream is usually geo-blocked. A VPN lets you reconnect to your own country's legal coverage — the free channel or subscription you already have. See Watch from anywhere above.

What time does the World Cup kick off where I am?

Every match time on this page is already converted to your local time zone automatically, so the clock you see is your clock — no UTC math, no “is that Eastern or Pacific?”.

Is there a match on today?

Check Today's matches above — it lists every game on today in your local time, or the next match day if there's a break in the schedule.

How can I watch World Cup 2026 without cable in the US?

Plenty of ways: a $0 antenna for FOX's 70 free games (Final included), Fubo's 5-day free trial for all 104, or Peacock at $7.99/month for the full Spanish slate. See Free & without cable above.

Where can I watch the World Cup 2026 final?

The Final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. It's free on FOX in the US (with an antenna), free on BBC/ITV in the UK and SBS in Australia, and on your national rights holder everywhere else — check your country above closer to the date.