The 2026 World Cup is broadcast worldwide, but who shows it depends on where you live. Here is how to find the right channel or stream in your country, get every kickoff in your own timezone, and follow the scores for free.
There is no single global channel for the World Cup. FIFA sells the TV and streaming rights country by country, so the broadcaster — and whether it is free-to-air or paid — is different almost everywhere. The only reliable answer to "what channel is it on?" is the one for your own country.
To watch the matches legally and in the best quality, find the official rights-holder where you live:
The 2026 World Cup is hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico, so matches kick off at North American local times — which can be late at night or mid-morning depending on where you are. Always check the kickoff in your own timezone so you do not miss a game. Our fixtures page shows every match converted to your local time automatically.
See all fixtures in your timezone
If you cannot get to a screen, or your broadcaster is mid-match, you can still follow along. This tracker gives free, real-time live scores for all 104 matches — no account, no ads, in 14 languages — alongside group tables, the knockout bracket and the top scorers.
Through the official broadcaster in your country. FIFA sells the rights region by region, so check FIFA's official "where to watch" information or your main national sports broadcasters to find the right channel or stream where you live.
It depends on your country. In some regions key matches are on free-to-air TV; in others they are on paid channels or streaming services. Check your local official broadcaster. You can always follow free live scores here.
Matches are played in the USA, Canada and Mexico, so they kick off at North American local times. Check each match in your own timezone — our fixtures page converts every kickoff to your local time automatically.
Yes, where your official rights-holder offers it. Many national broadcasters stream matches live through their own app or website. Avoid unofficial streams, which are often illegal and unsafe.