Where to watch (TV & streaming by country)
Here’s how to catch every minute of the tournament, no matter where you are in the world.
Major Markets Broadcasting Guide
Country | TV Channels | Streaming | Cost | Coverage | Notes |
USA (English) | FOX (70 matches) FS1 (34 matches) | FOX Sports App FOX One Tubi (free!) | Cable/satellite required OR streaming service Tubi: FREE | All 104 matches 40 in primetime All in 4K | YouTube TV, Hulu Live, FuboTV, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV all carry FOX/FS1 |
USA (Spanish) | Telemundo (92 matches) Universo (12 matches) | Peacock Telemundo App | $7.99/month (Peacock) Free w/cable | All 104 matches on Peacock | Telemundo Deportes Ahora (free 24/7 channel) launches Aug 2025 |
Canada (English) | CTV TSN | TSN Direct CTV Go | ~$20 CAD/month Free w/cable | All 104 matches | Bell Media exclusive rights |
Canada (French) | RDS | RDS Direct RDS Go | Standalone available Free w/cable | $290-405 | Quebec & French speakers |
Mexico | BBC (52 matches) ITV (52 matches) | BBC iPlayer (free) ITVX (free) | FREE (TV license required) | All 104 matches Both simulcast final | ITV has opening match at 8 PM UK time |
Germany (Free) | ARD (30 matches) ZDF (30 | ARD/ZDF apps | FREE | 60 matches total | All Germany matches, opening, semis, |
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Germany (Paid) | MagentaTV | MagentaTV app | Subscription required | All 104 matches in 4K | 44 exclusive matches, conference mode |
France | M6 | 6play | FREE | All 104 matches | Exclusive free-to-air rights through 2030 |
Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | FREE | All 104 matches | Comprehensive free coverage |
Brazil | TV Globo | Globoplay, Casimiro | Mostly free | Most/all matches | Extensive pre/post shows |
Argentina | TyC Sports DSports TVP | Platform apps | Varies | All matches | ITV has opening match at 8 PM UK time |
Germany (Free) | ARD (30 matches) ZDF (30 | ARD/ZDF apps | FREE | 60 matches total | Massive viewership for Messi |
Regional & Other Markets
Region/Country | Broadcaster(s) | Type | Notes |
Japan | NHK, others | Free-to-air | Japan matches guaranteed free |
South Korea | KBS, MBC, SBS | Free (state TV) | National broadcaster coverage |
India & South Asia | TBD | TBD | Rights being tendered by FIFA (Viacom18 held 2022 rights) |
Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | Paid | beIN CONNECT, TOD streaming apps |
Latin America | Varies by country | Mixed | TyC Sports (Argentina), Globo (Brazil), regional rights |
Best Options for Cord-Cutters
Option | Cost | Best For | What You Got |
Tubi (USA) | FREE | Opening matches | Mexico vs. South Africa + USMNT opener in 4K |
Peacock (USA) | $7.99/month | Spanish commentary fans | All 104 matches in Spanish |
BBC iPlayer (UK) | FREE | UK residents | 52 matches completely free (*TV license required) |
SBS On Demand (Australia) | FREE | Australians | All 104 matches free |
YouTube TV (USA) | Trial then $73/month | English commentary | FOX/FS1 access, can cancel after tournament |
FuboTV (USA) | Trial then $80/month | English commentary | FOX/FS1 access, sports-focused |
How to Find Your Local Broadcaster
- Visit fifa.com/broadcasters for official list by country
- Identify your country’s official rights holder
- Download their streaming app or visit their website
- Create account (free or paid depending on broadcaster)
- Some require cable/TV provider login
- Set reminders for your team’s matches
VPN Considerations
Many fans ask about using VPNs to access foreign streams. Here’s the honest reality. Using VPNs isn’t illegal, but may violate broadcaster terms of service and major platforms (BBC iPlayer, Peacock, etc.) actively block VPN usage. Support your local official broadcaster when possible. They paid for the rights and their revenue supports football development. If your country genuinely has no coverage available, VPNs to access BBC iPlayer (UK) or SBS (Australia) become more justifiable since both are free services.