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WHERE CAN I WATCH THE 2026 WORLD CUP ONLINE?
Want to know where to watch the 2026 World Cup online without missing a single goal? We've got the complete list of platforms, apps, and streaming services that will have the matches live. Plus, we'll tell you which countries offer free broadcasts, what you need to watch it on your phone, and what to do if you're traveling.
Official broadcast by country
The 2026 World Cup will be played in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, but you'll be able to watch it from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. FIFA has already finalized television rights agreements with dozens of networks and platforms that will offer the matches via streaming. Here are the key details by region.
Main platforms by region
Latin America: Televisa, Univision, TyC Sports, Caracol, RCN, TVN, América TV, and Latina will broadcast the matches, streaming on their own platforms and YouTube in some cases.
Spain: RTVE holds the rights and will offer matches for free through its app and official website. There will also be paid options on Movistar+.
United States: Fox Sports (in English) and Telemundo (in Spanish) will broadcast the matches, with online streaming via Peacock, FuboTV, and the FOX app.
Canada: CTV, TSN, and RDS will broadcast all matches, accessible through their official apps and services like Bell Stream+.
Rest of the world: In Africa, it will be SuperSport; in Asia, StarHub; and in the Middle East, beIN Sports with its TOD app.
Fun fact: In the 2022 World Cup, more than 5 billion people watched at least one match. It is expected that in 2026, thanks to streaming, that figure will exceed 6.5 billion cumulative connections. A global phenomenon!
Apps, Subscriptions, and Live Coverage
Watching football on your phone or tablet is now routine. For the 2026 World Cup, all networks will have dedicated apps, many with exclusive content: replays, tactical analysis, alternative camera angles, and even real-time statistics tracking.
But be aware: not all of them are free. Many platforms will offer matches through monthly subscription plans or special tournament passes.
It's worth comparing prices and seeing what each one includes.
Top apps to follow the World Cup
FIFA+: The official FIFA app will offer free summaries, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes footage. Some matches will also be streamed live in certain countries.
Star+: In Latin America, it will stream matches with ESPN. A subscription is required.
Peacock: NBC/Telemundo app. Widely used in the US to watch matches in Spanish.
ViX: Free and premium platform from TelevisaUnivision with live matches and 24/7 soccer content.
Movistar+ and RTVE Play: Ideal for users in Spain, with 4K broadcasts and the ability to rewind live.
Another option is to use services like YouTube TV, Hulu Live, DirecTV GO, or FuboTV, which allow you to watch live broadcasts in specific countries. Some have a free trial, so you can use them strategically during the most anticipated matches.
A tip: Check your connection and make sure you have at least 5 Mbps stable to watch in HD without interruptions. And if you're going to watch several away games, consider getting unlimited mobile data. You don't want it to cut out right at the decisive penalty!
International Streaming and VPN Use
What if you're traveling or living in a country where there's no official broadcast? Don't worry. Thanks to technology, you can use services like VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to access content from other countries, safely and legally—as long as you respect the provider's terms of service.
VPN usage skyrocketed by 27% during the 2022 World Cup, especially in regions without local coverage or with restrictions.
By 2026, this practice is expected to continue growing, especially for accessing free streams from places like Spain or Mexico.Tips for using a VPN successfully
Use reliable VPNs like NordVPN, Surfshark, or ExpressVPN, which have servers in many countries.
Connect to a region where the match is being streamed for free (for example, Spain with RTVE or Mexico with ViX).
Make sure the streaming service doesn't have VPN blocks (some apps detect them).
Test your connection before the match to avoid technical surprises.
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