1. FOX and FS1 (United States, English)
2. BBC iPlayer (United Kingdom, English)
3. ITVX (United Kingdom, English)
4. CTV and TSN+ (Canada, English)
5. SBS On Demand (Australia, English)
6. TVNZ+ (New Zealand, English)
7. RTE Player and Virgin Media Play (Ireland, English)
8. FIFA+ (Global)
9. Tubi (United States, English, Free)

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the largest edition of the tournament in history, with 48 national teams competing across 104 matches in 16 host cities spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. A new Round of 32 knockout format and as many as six simultaneous group stage matches per day mean there is significantly more football to follow than in any previous cycle. Watching on PC gives you the flexibility to stream directly in a browser, which is the most practical approach in most major markets since nearly every official broadcaster now operates a companion streaming platform. 

This guide covers nine confirmed official English-language broadcasters and platforms across major English-speaking markets, including which are completely free and which require a subscription, so you can prepare your viewing setup before kickoff on June 11.

1. FOX and FS1 (United States, English)

FOX Sports holds the exclusive English-language broadcast rights for the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. FOX will carry 70 of the 104 matches on its main broadcast channel, more than double the 34 matches it aired in 2022, while FS1 takes the remaining 34. To watch on PC, you can stream through foxsports.com using a qualifying TV provider login, or through FOX One, the broadcaster’s standalone streaming subscription, at $19.99 per month. 

2. BBC iPlayer (United Kingdom, English)

The BBC shares UK broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with ITV, providing free-to-air coverage of a portion of the 104 matches. All BBC World Cup fixtures stream simultaneously on BBC iPlayer, the corporation’s live and on-demand platform. On PC, BBC iPlayer is accessible directly in a browser at bbc.co.uk/iplayer using a free BBC account, with no subscription, pay-TV package, or plugin required. The service works across all major desktop browsers and requires no additional software installation. BBC iPlayer is one of the simplest setups across any market in this guide, and UK viewers who pair it with ITVX, covered in the next section, can access the complete World Cup schedule without spending anything.

3. ITVX (United Kingdom, English)

ITV shares UK World Cup broadcast rights alongside the BBC, and ITV’s allocation includes select knockout round and group stage matches not appearing on BBC. ITVX, ITV’s free streaming platform, provides live and on-demand access to all ITV World Cup coverage through a browser at itv.com/hub, requiring only a free ITVX account. No subscription or payment is needed at any point. Together, BBC iPlayer and ITVX cover all 104 matches free of charge for UK viewers, which represents the most cost-effective viewing arrangement of any English-speaking market covered here. Before each match day, it is worth checking both platforms to confirm which broadcaster holds the specific fixture you plan to watch.

4. CTV and TSN+ (Canada, English)

Bell Media holds the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, where the tournament is co-hosted across venues in Toronto and Vancouver. CTV carries a selection of matches free over the air through the CTV app and at ctv.ca, which is accessible in a PC browser without a subscription. For complete access to all 104 matches, TSN+ is the most comprehensive option, available as a digital subscription through the TSN website and app. Viewers with a qualifying Canadian cable or satellite provider can also authenticate through their provider login on the TSN website to unlock the full match schedule. French-language coverage of the entire tournament is available on RDS, also part of the Bell Media rights package.

5. SBS On Demand (Australia, English)

SBS has held the Australian FIFA World Cup broadcast rights since 1986, and that arrangement continues for 2026, with all 104 matches available live and completely free across SBS, SBS Viceland, and SBS On Demand. For PC viewers, SBS On Demand at sbs.com.au/ondemand is the dedicated streaming platform, requiring only a free SBS account with no payment needed at any stage. Beyond live match broadcasts, SBS On Demand provides the following for every game in the tournament:

• Full match replays
• 30-minute condensed match versions
• Extended highlights packages
• 3-minute quick recaps

6. TVNZ+ (New Zealand, English)

TVNZ holds the official broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand, replacing Sky Sport as the rights holder in a notable shift for sports broadcasting in the country. A minimum of 22 matches are available free on TVNZ 1 and the free tier of TVNZ+, including all three All Whites group stage fixtures. For access to all 104 matches, TVNZ offers a one-time Event Pass at NZ$44.95, which marks TVNZ’s first paid streaming product for a major sporting event. On PC, TVNZ+ works through a browser at tvnz.co.nz after registering a free account. Among confirmed English-speaking broadcast markets requiring a paid subscription, the TVNZ Event Pass is the most affordable single-tournament option available.

7. RTE Player and Virgin Media Play (Ireland, English)

Irish viewers have access to the 2026 FIFA World Cup through two free streaming platforms with no subscription required. RTE Player at rte.ie/player carries RTE’s share of the Irish broadcast rights and streams live matches directly in a PC browser after free account registration. Virgin Media Play, available at virginmediatelevision.ie, provides additional fixture coverage through Virgin Media’s allocation of Irish rights and similarly operates as a free, account-based streaming service. Using both platforms together gives Irish viewers access to the full range of FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures available in the territory without incurring any cost at any point during the tournament.

8. FIFA+ (Global)

FIFA+ is the official digital platform operated by FIFA and serves as the primary streaming option for viewers in territories where no local broadcaster holds exclusive rights. On PC, FIFA+ is accessible at plus.fifa.com through any standard browser without a paid subscription. In March 2026, FIFA finalized a preferred platform partnership with YouTube allowing official broadcast rights holders to stream the first ten minutes of every match free on their respective YouTube channels, along with a selection of full matches. For fans traveling internationally between June 11 and July 19 or located in markets without a confirmed local broadcaster, FIFA+ and the YouTube partnership provide the most universally accessible fallback options for the tournament.

9. Tubi (United States, English, Free)

Tubi is a free, ad-supported streaming service available in the United States and represents one of the more distinctive broadcast arrangements of the 2026 tournament. Tubi will simulcast select matches in 4K resolution at no charge, including the opening tournament fixture and the USA vs. Paraguay group stage match. No subscription or account creation is required to use Tubi on PC, as the service operates openly in a browser at tubi.tv supported by advertising. Tubi is one of the only platforms globally offering free 4K streaming of any World Cup matches, making it a strong supplementary option for US-based viewers alongside FOX and FS1 for fixtures where it holds simultaneous broadcast rights.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup offers more official streaming options across more platforms than any previous edition of the tournament. Viewers in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland can follow all or nearly all of the 104 matches free of charge through BBC iPlayer, ITVX, SBS On Demand, and RTE Player, with nothing beyond a free account required. US viewers have full English-language coverage through FOX and FS1, while Canadian fans can access the complete schedule via TSN+ and New Zealand viewers can do the same through the TVNZ+ Event Pass. FIFA+ and the YouTube partnership serve as global fallback options for anyone outside a confirmed broadcast territory. Check your regional platform’s match schedule before each match day, particularly during the group stage when multiple games run simultaneously across different channels. For the best experience, use these Broadcasters and Streaming Platforms on BlueStacks!