When and where is the World Cup happening?

The 16 host cities span three countries—two in Canada, three in Mexico, and eleven in the United States. Every match from the Round of 16 onward is played in the US.

Stage-by-stage dates

Stage	Dates	Matches
Group stage	June 11 – June 27	72 (across 16 cities)
Round of 32	June 28 – July 3	16
Round of 16	July 4 – July 7	8
Quarter-finals	July 9 – July 11	4
Semi-finals	July 14 – July 15	2
Third-place match	July 18	1
Final	Sunday, July 19	1 (MetLife Stadium)

International broadcasters airing the 2026 World Cup

These broadcasters have full or partial rights to the 2026 World Cup. VPN Super works with all of them — encrypting your connection on hotel Wi-Fi, mobile data, or any network you stream from during the tournament.

Broadcaster	Country	Cost	How to access
BBC iPlayer	UK	Free	No account needed. bbc.co.uk/iplayer
ITVX	UK	Free	No account needed. Shares coverage with BBC. itv.com
CTV	Canada	Free	No account needed. English commentary. ctv.ca
Crave	Canada	Paid	Full tournament access with a Crave subscription. crave.ca
ZDF	Germany	Free	No account needed. German commentary. zdf.de
ARD Mediathek	Germany	Free	No account needed. German commentary. ardmediathek.de
M6	France	Free	Free account required. French commentary. m6.fr
beIN Sports (via Canal+)	France	Paid	Canal+ subscription required. canalplus.com
RTVE Play	Spain	Free	No account needed. Spanish commentary. rtve.es/play
meWatch (Mediacorp)	Singapore	Free	Free account required. English commentary. mewatch.sg
Fox Sports	USA	Free	English commentary. Available to viewers with a US account.
Telemundo	USA	Free	Spanish commentary. Available to viewers with a US account.

How do I stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free?

1. Pick your country route. If you're in the UK, Australia, Brazil, or one of the free-to-air countries, just open the broadcaster on June 11 and you're all set. Otherwise, pick whichever free broadcaster has the simplest signup for you.
2. Install VPN Super. Download VPN Super on every device you plan to watch on. A Premium subscription gives you access to servers optimized for streaming the World Cup, so you'll enjoy reliable performance across all 104 matches.
3. Protect your connection. If you're watching from a venue, airport, hotel, or any public Wi-Fi network, connect VPN Super before opening your streaming app. This encrypts your traffic and helps prevent ISP throttling during busy match times.
4. Open the broadcaster before kickoff. Load the live stream 20–30 minutes before the scheduled start. BBC, ITV, and Fox all run pre-match shows that begin well before the first whistle.
5. Test on June 11, not during the finals. The opening match is your dress rehearsal. If your VPN-plus-broadcaster combo works for Mexico vs. South Africa, it'll work for the final on July 19.

How do I watch the 2026 World Cup in the USA?

In English, Fox Sports has every match—Fox airs 70, FS1 covers the rest, and from July 4, every game through the Final is on Fox. Telemundo holds Spanish-language rights across Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock.

Free options in the US

• Tubi (free, 4K): the June 11 opener (Mexico vs. South Africa) and USA vs. Paraguay (June 12) match are free in 4K
• Peacock free tier: carries the same two opening matches in Spanish through Telemundo.
• Over-the-air antenna matches are free if you have reception. Picks up FOX broadcasts of the Round of 16 onward and any group games scheduled.

Paid English-language options

Service	Price	What you get
Fox One	$19.99 / month	Fox's new direct streaming app carries every match live in 4K.
YouTube TV	$82.99 / month	FOX and FS1 nationally.
Hulu + Live TV	$89.99 / month	FOX and FS1 nationally.
Fubo Pro	$73.99 / month ($48.99 first month)	5-day free trial.
Sling Blue	$45.99 / month	FS1 everywhere and FOX in designated markets only—check the Sling lookup tool before signing up.

Watching at a sports bar, airport, or hotel? Connect VPN Super before streaming to protect your data on public Wi-Fi and prevent ISP throttling during peak match times.

How do I watch the 2026 World Cup in the UK?

All 104 matches are free. BBC and ITV share the rights, so every game is on BBC iPlayer, ITVX, or both.

England matches air on both networks at the same time, so pick whichever you prefer. To watch online, these are your options:

• BBC iPlayer: free with a UK TV license (new accounts are asked to confirm one)
• ITVX: free account, no UK TV license needed

UK residents traveling during the tournament can use VPN Super to stay connected to the services they use at home.

What devices can I stream the 2026 World Cup on?

Every World Cup 2026 broadcaster supports the major device types. The setup is the same regardless of where you are.

Setup by device

• Mobile: Install the broadcaster app for your region on iOS or Android and sign in to your account. If you're on public Wi-Fi, connect to VPN Super first to encrypt your traffic before opening your streaming app.
• Laptop and PC: Open the broadcaster's website in a current Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari browser—bbc.co.uk/iplayer, itv.com/itvx, sbs.com.au/ondemand, foxsports.com, or youtube.com/@CazeTV for Brazil's free stream. No desktop app needed.
• TV: BBC iPlayer, ITVX, SBS On Demand, Fox Sports, and Peacock all have native apps on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and most smart TVs. For VPN routing on TV, cast from a phone or laptop already on the VPN.
• Replays: BBC iPlayer holds matches for 30+ days. ITVX keeps them for 30. SBS On Demand keeps every match available through the end of the tournament. Fox Sports and Peacock have on-demand catalogs for paid subscribers throughout the run.

Where won't VPN Super help?

VPN Super protects your connection. It doesn't solve everything.