- World Cup 2026: Thursday, June 11 – Friday, July 19
- Watch World Cup 2026 free on BBC & ITVX (UK) / SBS (Australia)
- Stream on Fox/FS1 via Fubo (5 days free) in the US
- Unlock your stream with Norton VPN (try for 60 days)
World Cup 2026 live streams are serving up the final pair of Round of 16 games today, ahead of the first completely blank slate of the tournament – so get your fill while you can! First up is Argentina's clash with Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, before Switzerland take on Colombia at BC Place.
The holders had been one of the strongest prospects in the competiton before Cape Verde came agonisingly close to pulling off what would have surely been the greatest World Cup shock of all time. After being pegged back twice and being taken to Extra Time by the debutants, Argentina needed an own goal to scrape through.
All of a sudden, Lionel Messi scoring seven of La Albiceleste's 11 goals feels more like a flaw than a cause for celebration. Although Egypt haven't exactly set the world alight with five goals scored across a pair of draws and wins – one of those via penalty shootout – they'll be buoyed by Cape Verde's display. Up front they have more firepower than most, Mohamed Salah being the obvious focal point, but can Hossam Hassan finally find a way to harness it?
After an awful start, Murat Yakin decided to mix things up by turning to Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas, and Switzerland have since reeled off three emphatic victories, by a cumulative scoreline of 8-2. Their opponents up to this point, however, have been well below par – they've certainly not faced anyone of the calibre of Colombia.
Los Cafeteros have marched through the competiton with maximum efficiency, James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz curbing their mercurial instincts for the greater good. However, with goals already proving difficult to come by, the last thing they needed was a tournament-ending injury for Jhon Cordoba, especially with Jhon Duran not in the Colombia squad.
So read on as we explain how to watch World Cup 2026 live streams online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are. We've also listed today's fixtures, the full schedule and the group standings.
World Cup 2026 fixtures today
(All times ET/BST)
Tuesday, July 7
▶︎ 12pm/5pm – Argentina vs Egypt | ITVX, SBS on Demand, RTÉ Player
▶︎ 4pm/9pm – Switzerland vs Colombia | ITVX, SBS on Demand, RTÉ Player
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Can you watch World Cup 2026 for free?
Yes. Every World Cup 2026 game is free-to-air on SBS on Demand in Australia and either BBC iPlayer or ITVX in the UK.
Find the full list here of every country showing all 104 games for free:
- 🇬🇧 UK: BBC / ITVX (English commentary)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: SBS On Demand (English commentary)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: CazéTV's YouTube (no account required)
- 🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF / VRT
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play
- 🇹🇷 Turkey: TRT
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Use a VPN to watch World Cup 2026 live streams
If you’re travelling, you might discover your usual World Cup stream is suddenly unavailable due to geo-restrictions.
Don’t worry, that’s exactly where a VPN can help. A virtual private network lets you connect to servers around the world so you can securely access your usual World Cup coverage as if you were back home.
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How to watch World Cup 2026 live streams in the USA
In the US, World Cup 2026 is split between Fox and FS1 with Spanish language coverage available on Telemundo.
Fox is showing 70 games, including the final, both semis and all four quarters. 34 games will be available to watch on FS1.
If you don't have the channels on cable, they're both available through Sling – specifically the Blue plan, which starts at $45.99/month. You can also access it via YouTube TV (free trial), Fubo (free trial), and DirecTV.
Alternatively, you can live stream all 104 World Cup games via Fox One, which costs $19.99/month after a 3-day FREE trial.
To access Telemundo, you can purchase one of the above cord-cutters or get a Peacock plan from $10.99/month.
Visiting the US for the World Cup? Use Norton VPN to tap into your free coverage.
How to watch World Cup 2026 live streams in the UK
World Cup coverage is shared between ITV and BBC channels in the UK, which means all 104 games are free-to-air.
ITV1, ITV4, BBC One and BBC Two are the terrestrial channels required for viewing.
Live streaming is available via the ITVX and BBC iPlayer websites and mobile apps. 4K World Cup coverage is only available via BBC iPlayer.
Outside the UK? Check out Norton VPN and follow the instructions above.
How to watch World Cup 2026 live streams in Canada
In Canada, all 104 games of World Cup 2026 are being shown by TSN.
You can live stream them via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$29.99/month, CA$59.99/quarter or CA$249.99/year.
45 games, including the World Cup final and both semi-finals, will also be available to watch on CTV.
Not in the Great White North this summer? Use Norton VPN whilst you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
How to watch World Cup 2026 live streams in Australia
Free-to-air SBS is showing World Cup 2026 in its entirety in Australia, with live streaming available via SBS on Demand.
You will need an account with a valid Australia postcode (e.g. 2042).
Outside of Oz? You can use Norton VPN to access your usual World Cup coverage.
World Cup 2026: Need to Know
World Cup 2026 Preview
The World Cup's familiar magic is already visible everywhere: in its ability to drag Neymar back from the edge of a seemingly fading international career; in the almost cruel delight it takes in convincing England, the Netherlands, Belgium and others that this might finally be their Sisyphean breakthrough; in the tight grip it still wields over Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.
Even those who have already climbed to the top aren't immune. Lionel Messi was expected to bow out after Argentina finally crossed the line four years ago, though not without controversy over several key refereeing decisions. Instead, he chose to extend his international story, combining one last campaign with an ambassadorial role in the United States.
Kylian Mbappé, meanwhile, was just 19 when he carried France to glory eight years ago. In Qatar, he topped the scoring charts and famously struck a hat-trick in the final. Now, despite only two World Cup appearances, he stands on the brink of potentially becoming the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with five goals this summer. Yet he also finds himself in the strange position of needing success partly to quiet criticism from Real Madrid’s suspiciously vast supporter base.
Adding to the intrigue are Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland, two of club football’s most devastating talents, both poised to make a defining impact on the global stage. Even with a recent hamstring setback, the sheer presence of the 18-year-old Yamal in Spain’s squad reinforces their status among the favourites.
What is the World Cup 2026 schedule?
(All times BST)
GROUP STAGE
Thursday, June 11
Mexico 2-0 South Africa
Friday, June 12
South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic
Canada 1-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina
Saturday, June 13
USA 4-1 Paraguay
Qatar 1-1 Switzerland
Brazil 1-1 Morocco
Sunday, June 14
Haiti 0-1 Scotland
Australia 2-0 Turkey
Germany 7-1 Curacao
Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Monday, June 15
Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador
Sweden 5-1 Tunisia
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
Belgium 1-1 Egypt
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay
Tuesday, June 16
Iran 2-2 New Zealand
France 3-1 Senegal
Iraq 1-4 Norway
Wednesday, June 17
Argentina 3-0 Algeria
Austria 3-1 Jordan
Portugal 1-1 DR Congo
England 4-2 Croatia
Thursday, June 18
Ghana 1-0 Panama
Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia
Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina
Canada 6-0 Qatar
Friday, June 19
Mexico 1-0 South Korea
USA 2-0 Australia
Scotland 0-1 Morocco
Saturday, June 20
Brazil 3-0 Haiti
Turkey 0-1 Paraguay
Netherlands 5-1 Sweden
Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast
Sunday, June 21
Ecuador 0-0 Curacao
Tunisia 0-4 Japan
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Belgium 0-0 Iran
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde
Monday, June 22
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt
Argentina 2-0 Austria
France 3-0 Iraq
Tuesday, June 23
Norway 3-2 Senegal
Jordan 2-1 Algeria
Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan
England 0-0 Ghana
Wednesday, June 24
Panama 0-1 Croatia
Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
Switzerland 2-1 Canada
Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar
Morocco 4-2 Haiti
Scotland 0-3 Brazil
Thursday, June 25
South Africa 1-0 South Korea
Czech Republic 0-3 Mexico
Curacao 0-2 Ivory Coast
Ecuador 2-1 Germany
Friday, June 26
Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands
Japan 1-1 Sweden
Turkey 3-2 USA
Paraguay 0-0 Australia
Norway 1-4 France
Senegal 5-0 Iraq
Saturday, June 27
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia
Uruguay 0-1 Spain
New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
Egypt 1-1 Iran
Panama 0-2 England
Croatia 2-1 Ghana
Sunday, June 28
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan
Algeria 3-3 Austria
Jordan 1-3 Argentina
KNOCKOUT STAGE
ROUND OF 32
Sunday, June 28
South Africa 0-1 Canada
Monday, June 29
Brazil 2-1 Japan
Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties)
Tuesday, June 30
Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco won 3-2 on penalties)
Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
France 3-0 Sweden
Wednesday, July 1
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
England 2-1 DR Congo
Belgium 3-2 Senegal (ET)
Thursday, July 2
USA 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina
Spain 3-0 Austria
Friday, July 3
Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Switzerland 2-0 Algeria
Australia 1-1 Egypt (Egypt won 4-2 on penalties)
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (ET)
Saturday, July 4
Colombia 1-0 Ghana
ROUND OF 16
Saturday, July 4
Canada 0-3 Morocco
Paraguay 0-1 France
Sunday, July 5
Brazil 1-2 Norway
Monday, July 6
Mexico 2-3 England
Portugal 0-1 Spain
Tuesday, July 7
USA 1-4 Belgium
5pm – Argentina vs Egypt – ITVX, SBS on Demand, RTÉ Player
9pm – Switzerland vs Colombia – ITVX, SBS on Demand, RTÉ Player
QUARTER-FINALS
Thursday, July 9
9pm – France vs Morocco – ITVX, SBS on Demand, RTÉ Player
Friday, July 10
8pm – Spain vs Belgium – BBC iPlayer, SBS on Demand, RTÉ Player
Saturday, July 11
10pm – Norway vs England – ITVX, SBS on Demand, RTÉ Player
Sunday, July 12
2am – Quarter-final 4 – BBC iPlayer, SBS on Demand, RTÉ Player
SEMI-FINALS
Tuesday, July 14
8pm – Semi-final 1
Wednesday, July 15
8pm – Semi-final 2
FINALS
Saturday, July 18
10pm – Third-place playoff
Sunday, July 19
8pm – 2026 FIFA World Cup final
World Cup 2026 groups
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
DR Congo (Q) |
+1 |
4 |
2 |
Sweden (Q) |
0 |
4 |
3 |
Congo (Q) |
0 |
4 |
4 |
Ecuador (Q) |
0 |
4 |
5 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina (Q) |
-1 |
4 |
6 |
Algeria (Q) |
-2 |
4 |
7 |
Paraguay (Q) |
-2 |
4 |
8 |
Senegal (Q) |
+2 |
3 |
9 |
Iran (E) |
0 |
3 |
10 |
South Korea (E) |
-1 |
3 |
11 |
Scotland (E) |
-3 |
3 |
12 |
Uruguay (E) |
-1 |
2 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Mexico (Q) |
+6 |
9 |
2 |
South Africa (Q) |
-1 |
4 |
3 |
South Korea (E) |
-1 |
3 |
4 |
Czech Republic (E) |
-4 |
1 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Switzerland (Q) |
+4 |
7 |
2 |
Canada (Q) |
+5 |
4 |
3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina (Q) |
-1 |
4 |
4 |
Qatar (E) |
-8 |
1 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Brazil (Q) |
+6 |
7 |
2 |
Morocco (Q) |
+3 |
7 |
3 |
Scotland (E) |
-3 |
3 |
4 |
Haiti (E) |
-6 |
0 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
USA (Q) |
+4 |
6 |
2 |
Australia (Q) |
0 |
4 |
3 |
Paraguay (Q) |
-2 |
4 |
4 |
Turkey (E) |
-2 |
3 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Germany (Q) |
+6 |
6 |
2 |
Ivory Coast (Q) |
+2 |
6 |
3 |
Ecuador (Q) |
0 |
4 |
4 |
Curacao (E) |
-8 |
1 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Netherlands (Q) |
+6 |
7 |
2 |
Japan (Q) |
+4 |
5 |
3 |
Sweden (Q) |
0 |
4 |
4 |
Tunisia (E) |
-10 |
0 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Belgium (Q) |
+4 |
5 |
2 |
Egypt (Q) |
+2 |
5 |
3 |
Iran (E) |
0 |
3 |
4 |
New Zealand (E) |
-6 |
1 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Spain (Q) |
+5 |
7 |
2 |
Cape Verde (Q) |
0 |
2 |
3 |
Uruguay (E) |
-1 |
2 |
4 |
Saudi Arabia (E) |
-4 |
2 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
France (Q) |
+8 |
9 |
2 |
Norway (Q) |
+1 |
6 |
3 |
Senegal (Q) |
-2 |
3 |
4 |
Iraq (E) |
-11 |
0 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Argentina (Q) |
+7 |
9 |
2 |
Austria (Q) |
0 |
4 |
3 |
Algeria (Q) |
-2 |
4 |
4 |
Jordan (E) |
-5 |
0 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Colombia (Q) |
+3 |
7 |
2 |
Portugal (Q) |
+5 |
5 |
3 |
DR Congo (Q) |
-1 |
4 |
4 |
Uzbekistan (E) |
-9 |
0 |
Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
England (Q) |
+4 |
7 |
2 |
Croatia (Q) |
0 |
6 |
3 |
Ghana (Q) |
0 |
4 |
4 |
Panama (E) |
-4 |
0 |
Can I watch World Cup 2026 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key World Cup highlights on the official social media channels on Instagram (@FIFAWorldCup), Facebook (@FIFAWorldCup) and FIFA's YouTube (@FIFA).
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