Where to watch the World Cup: Free live stream channels from anywhere for every game

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreArgentina will attempt to defend its FIFA World Cup title at the 2026 tournament, but Spain is the favorite.Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images (left); Francisco Canedo/Xinhua via Getty Images (middle); Xavi Bonilla/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images (right)The FIFA World Cup is nearing its end, four years since Argentina's victory, and Lionel Messi and his crew are attempting to defend their title against Spain. We've scoured the viewing options and rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch the World Cup, including free and global streaming options for every match.If you don't want to scroll any further, we've got you covered. You can live stream every game on FOX and FS1 via FOX One or a live TV service in the US, for free on SBS On Demand in Australia, and for free across BBC iPlayer and ITVX in the UK, among many other viewing options around the world (which we'll break down below). You can access your streaming options from anywhere with the help of a VPN. Keep reading to learn more about the tournament, whether you're hoping to watch from home or attend in person. Where to watch the World Cup: quick linksUnlock international channels from anywhere: NordVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)UK: BBC iPlayer (FREE) | ITVX (FREE)US: FOX, FS1Fubo (Free trial)YouTube TV (from $55/month)Peacock (Spanish-language, from $11/month)Australia: SBS On Demand (FREE)Canada:TSN (various)Crave (Select matches, from $12/month)France: M6 (Select matches, FREE)Germany: ARD 1 (select matches, FREE) | ZDF (Select matches, FREE)Japan: DAZN (paid)Italy: Rai Play (Select matches, FREE) | DAZN (paid)Spain: RTVE Play (Select matches, FREE) | DAZN (paid)Turkey: Tabii (Select matches, FREE)When: June 11-July 19, 2026Upcoming fixtures:Third-place playoff: France vs. England on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. BST / 5 a.m. AWST (Sun.)Final: Spain vs. Argentina on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST / 3 a.m. AWST (Mon.) Where to watch the World Cup for freeSeveral countries around the world offer free access to World Cup coverage. In Australia, all matches will be available for free on SBS On Demand. In the UK, all matches will be split across BBC iPlayer and ITVX.Other regions offer select games for free, often focusing on their national team and major late-tournament matches, while the rest are available via a paid service. In Spain, select matches will be available for free on RTVE Play. In Italy, Rai Play will offer free coverage of select matches. M6 offers some free matches in France. Tabii in Turkey has plenty of free live streams in Arabic, too.Want to access some of these free World Cup viewing options from outside the above countries? We'll show you how to get around those geo-restrictions next.How to watch the World Cup from anywhereFootball fans who are away from the location where their streaming service works during any notable matches can still access their free viewing options with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy tech tools that let people temporarily change the virtual location on their electronic devices. They're popular among people looking to upgrade their cybersecurity and keep up with their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad.NordVPN is our top recommendation and one of the best VPNs on the market. It's fast, offers a massive selection of global servers, and comes with a helpful 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not helping you out. How to use a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.Install it on the device you're using to watch.Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.Navigate to your streaming service and create an account if necessary.Enjoy the matches. Where to watch the World Cup in the USAll 104 World Cup games will air on either FOX or Fox Sports 1 (FS1) in the US. FOX offers a direct streaming counterpart, FOX One, for $20 a month with a three-day free trial. You can also sign up for the service as a Prime Video add-on. If you're looking for a service with additional channels or a longer free trial, one of the best live TV streaming services we've tested might be of interest.Fubo offers FOX and FS1 coverage in its Sports + News plan, along with 25+ other key channels. The streaming package also unlocks ESPN Unlimited access. Sports + News costs $65 a month, but new users can get $10 off their first month after a five-day free trial. FOX and FS1 are also available in the Pro and Elite plans.YouTube TV is another live TV service with ample FOX and FS1 coverage. A special deal can help new users get $75 off YouTube TV for five months (that's $15 a month off each month over a five-month period). The sale brings the price of YouTube TV's main plan down from $83 a month to just $68 a month. There's also a sports plan with FOX and

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