Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Rights are held by different broadcasters in each country. In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV share coverage. In the United States, Fox Sports carries English-language matches and Telemundo broadcasts in Spanish. In Germany, ARD and ZDF hold free-to-air rights. In France, TF1 and beIN Sports share coverage. In Brazil, TV Globo, EBC, and CazéTV hold rights. In Spain, RTVE broadcasts free-to-air. Check the channel listing for your country on this site.

How many teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

48 teams compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest field in the tournament's history. The expansion from 32 to 48 teams was approved by FIFA in 2017. Teams are drawn into 12 groups of four; the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the round of 32.

Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held?

The tournament is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States across 16 cities. US venues include MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), AT&T Stadium (Dallas), SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles), Levi's Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), Lumen Field (Seattle), and Gillette Stadium (Boston). Canadian venues are BMO Field (Toronto) and BC Place (Vancouver). Mexican venues are Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey), and Estadio Akron (Guadalajara).

When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start and end?

The group stage begins on 11 June 2026. The final is scheduled for 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Is the FIFA World Cup 2026 free to watch?

In most countries, at least some matches are available free-to-air. In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV share all 104 matches free of charge. In Germany, ARD and ZDF cover the tournament on free-to-air television. In France, TF1 holds free-to-air rights. In the United States, Fox Sports (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) broadcast matches, with some available on free over-the-air channels. Coverage arrangements vary by country — check the page for your country on this site.

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About FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's football championship organised by FIFA. It is hosted across three nations — Canada, Mexico, and the United States — making it the first World Cup shared by three countries and the second to be held partially in Mexico. The tournament expands to 48 teams for the first time, up from the 32-team format used since 1998. Sixteen host cities across the three countries stage matches between 11 June and 19 July 2026, with the final held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to a round of 32, after which the competition proceeds as a straight knockout through the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. Broadcasting rights are held by separate broadcasters in each country. Major free-to-air rights-holders include BBC and ITV in the United Kingdom, TF1 in France, TV Globo and EBC in Brazil, RTVE in Spain, RAI in Italy, and Fox Sports and Telemundo in the United States. Most other markets have at least partial free-to-air coverage given the scale of the event.

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