Round of 32 · Jul 3 · 3:00 PM BRT · in 6h 20m · 📺 CazéTV (free)
How to Watch World Cup 2026 in Brazil
Every one of the 104 matches is free in Brazil. CazéTV streams all 104 live on YouTube (in 4K) — the only platform with every game — while TV Globo (about 54 games) and SBT (32) show the biggest matches on free-to-air TV, including all of the Seleção's games, the opener and the final. There's no pay-TV needed. Below: what's on CazéTV vs Globo/SBT, where Brazil play next, and every kickoff in BRT.
- 11 Jun – 19 Jul
- All 104 free on CazéTV (YouTube, 4K)
- Globo ~54 + SBT 32 free-to-air
- Seleção — title favourites
- Final: Sun 19 Jul · 4 PM BRT
- CazéTV ~20s behind TV
World Cup 2026 Matches Today in Brazil — Platform & Kickoff Time
Here's what's on today and for the next three days, with every kickoff in BRT and a platform badge on each game — so you know instantly whether it's on CazéTV (YouTube), Globo or SBT. Everything's free; the only choice is where you'd rather watch. Because the games are in North America, they land in the Brazilian afternoon and evening — no all-nighters. Tap ⏰ for a reminder, and switch the day tabs to plan your week.
- 7:00 PMBRTArgentinavs Cape VerdeRound of 32📺 CazéTV / Globo Free⏰Match page soon
- 10:30 PMBRTColombiavs GhanaRound of 32📺 CazéTV / Globo Free⏰Match page soon
- 3:00 PMBRTAustraliavs EgyptRound of 32📺 CazéTV Free⏰Match page soon
3 games in this window — all 3 free. Every game is on CazéTV (YouTube); the marquee ties are also on Globo or SBT. All in prime afternoon/evening BRT — no all-nighters. Tap ⏰ for a reminder.
- CazéTVFree on YouTube, all 104 (4K)
- GloboFree-to-air, ~54 (Seleção + final)
- SBTFree-to-air, 32 games
- GE TVGlobo's free YouTube channel
- FreeAll 104 free — no pay-per-view
CazéTV or Globo/SBT? Find Where Any World Cup 2026 Match Is — Free
Everything's free, but the 104 games are split across CazéTV, Globo and SBT — and 77 of them are CazéTV-exclusive on YouTube, which is where most guides leave you guessing. Pick a team and we'll tell you exactly where the match is, whether it's on free-to-air TV or YouTube, and the kickoff in BRT.
Brazil · all matches (times in Brasília / São Paulo (BRT))
- —vs JapanRound of 32📺 Globo / CazéTV Free(W 2–1)
- Nextvs NorwayRound of 16📺 Globo / CazéTV Free
✓ Brazil beat Japan 2–1 to reach the Round of 16 and face Norway next — free on Globo and CazéTV, the widest coverage of any team.
Following a team? Where to watch in Brazil (BRT):
- Brazil (Seleção) — beat Japan 2–1 and face Norway in the Round of 16, free on Globo and CazéTV; every Seleção game is on free-to-air TV and CazéTV.
- Argentina (Messi) — Round of 32 vs Cape Verde at 7 PM BRT — free on CazéTV and Globo.
- Portugal (Ronaldo) — Round of 32 vs Croatia at 8 PM BRT — free on CazéTV and Globo.
- France — through to the Round of 16 vs Paraguay after beating Sweden 3-0; free on CazéTV.
- The 77 exclusives — matches outside the marquee are CazéTV-only on YouTube — all free, all 4K.
Brazil's games, the opener and the final are on Globo/SBT (free-to-air) and CazéTV — take your pick. But 77 of the 104 matches are CazéTV-only, so for anything outside the marquee games, YouTube is your home.
World Cup 2026 in Brazil: CazéTV, Globo, SBT & Every Platform
Brazil's World Cup coverage is split up for the first time ever, so here's what each platform actually carries — and why "paid" doesn't mean "the only way to watch."
| Platform | Language | Matches | Free? | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CazéTV | Portuguese | All 104 (4K) | FREE Free (YouTube) | YouTube app / web / smart TV |
| TV Globo | Portuguese | ~54 (Seleção, opener, final) | FREE Free-to-air | Antenna / TV |
| SBT | Portuguese | 32 (+ N Sports) | FREE Free-to-air | Antenna / TV |
| GE TV | Portuguese | 32 (via Globoplay) | FREE Free (YouTube) | YouTube / Globoplay |
| SporTV / Globoplay | Portuguese | Globo's ~54 | $ From R$22.90/mo | Cable / streaming |
| Prime Video / Disney+ | Portuguese | All 104 (via CazéTV) | $ Membership (no extra WC fee) | App |
For the first time, TV Globo doesn't have a World Cup monopoly. 77 of the 104 matches are CazéTV-exclusive on YouTube — completely free. Globo and SBT still show the Seleção, the opener and the final on free-to-air TV, and Prime Video and Disney+ members get the same CazéTV feed at no extra cost. Despite the rumours, there is no pay-per-view: paying for SporTV, Globoplay or Prime only buys lower latency, extra camera angles or a bundled app — not access. If you just want to watch, CazéTV on YouTube covers the entire tournament for R$0.
World Cup 2026 Kickoff Times in Brazil (BRT) — a Prime-Time Tournament
Great news, Brazil: this is a prime-time World Cup for you. The country is on BRT (UTC−3) and the matches are in North America, so kickoffs land in the Brazilian afternoon and evening — a US 3 PM ET game is 4 PM in Brazil, and the final (Sunday 19 July) kicks off at 4 PM BRT. No midnight or dawn sacrifices. (Manaus and Acre run 1–2 hours behind São Paulo.)
| US kickoff | Brazil (BRT) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 noon ET | 1:00 PM BRT | 🟢 Afternoon |
| 3:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM BRT | 🟢 Afternoon (incl. final) |
| 6:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM BRT | 🟢 Evening |
| 9:00 PM ET | 10:00 PM BRT | 🟡 Late |
| Final · 3:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM BRT | 🏆 Sun 19 Jul |
While fans in Japan set 4 AM alarms and India stays up past midnight, you get the World Cup in the best slots of the day. One quirk: CazéTV's YouTube stream runs about 20 seconds behind broadcast TV — on Globo or SBT you're on the fastest feed.
Is the World Cup 2026 Free in Brazil? Yes — All 104 Matches
If you're in Brazil, you won't spend a centavo. CazéTV streams all 104 free on YouTube in 4K, and Globo and SBT show the biggest games — every Seleção match, the opener and the final — free on TV. There's no pay-TV needed and no pay-per-view.
Watch all 104 free on CazéTV
Casimiro's CazéTV streams every game live on YouTube in 4K — 77 are CazéTV-exclusive. Completely free.
The Seleção & marquee games on TV
Globo (~54) and SBT (32) show every Brazil game, the opener and the final free on free-to-air TV.
No pay-per-view — ever
Despite the rumours, there is no pay-per-view. SporTV/Globoplay or Prime/Disney+ only buy quality or a bundle, not access.
Mind the ~20s YouTube delay
CazéTV runs about 20 seconds behind broadcast TV — on Globo or SBT you're on the fastest feed. Dodge the group chat at a corner.
Do You Need to Pay for the World Cup 2026 in Brazil?
No — but here's what the paid platforms actually add. Every game is free on CazéTV (YouTube); paying only buys picture quality, lower latency or a bundled app.
| Option | Language | Matches | Price | Free trial | Semis + Final? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. CazéTV (YouTube) | Portuguese | All 104 (4K) | Free | — | ✅ Yes |
| 2. TV Globo (free-to-air) | Portuguese | ~54 (Seleção + final) | Free | — | ✅ Yes |
| 3. SBT (free-to-air) | Portuguese | 32 games | Free | — | ✅ Yes |
| 4. SporTV / Globoplay | Portuguese | Globo's ~54 | From R$22.90/mo (≈ $4.2) | — | ✅ Yes |
| 5. Prime Video / Disney+ | Portuguese | All 104 (via CazéTV) | Membership | — | ✅ Yes |
Cheapest way to see everything = CazéTV on YouTube, free, all 104 in 4K. Paid options — SporTV/Globoplay (from ~R$22.90/mo) or Prime Video / Disney+ membership — only buy lower latency, extra camera angles or a bundle, not access. There is no pay-per-view: if you just want to watch, the whole tournament costs R$0.
Following the Seleção? Every Brazil Game, Platform & Kickoff in BRT
Brazil go into the World Cup 2026 as one of the favourites, chasing a sixth star — and they're the easiest team in the world to follow. Every Seleção game is on free-to-air TV (Globo or SBT) AND on CazéTV — the widest coverage of any side. Here's their run so far, what's next, and the road to the 19 July final.
🇧🇷 Brazil (Seleção) — Round of 16 vs Norway (times in Brasília / São Paulo (BRT))
- Group ✓
- Round of 32 ✓ beat Japan 2–1
- Round of 16 · vs Norway
- Quarter-final
- Final · 19 Jul · 4 PM BRT
Brazil beat Japan 2–1 to reach the Round of 16 and are through to face Norway next — on Globo and CazéTV, free. If they go all the way, the final is Sunday 19 July at 4 PM BRT, live on Globo, SBT and CazéTV. Every Seleção game is on free-to-air TV and CazéTV — the widest coverage of any team.
Brazilian, but Abroad for the World Cup?
CazéTV's World Cup stream and Globoplay are licensed for Brazil — from the US, Portugal, Japan or elsewhere, they may not play. If you want the Brazilian Portuguese commentary (and Casimiro's energy), a VPN lets you connect back to a Brazilian server and watch the coverage you'd get at home. Since everything is free inside Brazil, this is more about language and vibe than access — but for the torcida abroad who want the CazéTV or Globo call, it's the way.
For Brazilian residents connecting to their home broadcasters for the Portuguese commentary while travelling. We list official, legal broadcasters only and never link to pirated streams.

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World Cup 2026 in Brazil — Your Questions, Answered
Yes — completely. All 104 matches stream free on CazéTV (YouTube, 4K), and Globo (~54) and SBT (32) show the biggest games free on TV. There is no pay-TV needed and no pay-per-view.
Only CazéTV on YouTube carries all 104 — 77 are CazéTV-exclusive. Prime Video and Disney+ members get the same CazéTV feed at no extra cost.
Brazil's games, the opener and the final are on Globo/SBT (free-to-air) and CazéTV; the other 77 games are CazéTV-only on YouTube. Use the finder above to check any match.
Every Seleção game is on free-to-air TV (Globo or SBT) and CazéTV — the widest coverage of any team. Brazil beat Japan 2–1 and are into the Round of 16.
BRT (UTC−3) — mostly afternoon and evening. The final is 4 PM BRT on Sunday 19 July. Manaus and Acre are 1–2 hours behind São Paulo.
Internet streams carry more delay than broadcast TV. On Globo or SBT you are on the fastest feed; on CazéTV expect a roughly 20-second lag — enough that you might hear a neighbour cheer first.
They are geo-locked to Brazil. For the Brazilian Portuguese commentary abroad, you can reconnect with a VPN via our watch-from-abroad guide.
Sources & last updated
Sources: Lance (CazéTV) · O Povo (onde assistir) · TecMundo · Acontecendo Aqui (Prime × CazéTV)
Last updated: 2 July 2026.
Written and fact-checked by the WatchWC26 editorial team. About our editorial standards.
We list official, legal broadcasters only (CazéTV, Globo, SBT, SporTV, Globoplay, GE TV, N Sports, Prime Video). We never link to pirated streams. Platforms, matches and results are checked against each broadcaster's official announcements — see Sources above.

