All 104 matches free-to-air, split 52/52 between BBC and ITV (STV in Scotland); final simulcast on BBC One and ITV1. Some matches also on BBC Two/ITV4.
Bell Media carries all 104 matches: English on TSN (all 104) with select games on CTV, French on RDS (all 104). Streaming via TSN app/TSN+, CTV app and Crave.
In the US, every match of the FIFA World Cup airs in English on Fox and FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Universo; you can stream all matches via the Fox Sports app/Fox One or Spanish-language matches on Peacock. In the UK, all 104 matches are shown free-to-air, split between BBC and ITV, and can be streamed on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Canadian viewers get full coverage on TSN, CTV, and RDS, while in Australia SBS carries every match free on TV and SBS On Demand.
Season. The FIFA World Cup is held once every four years over roughly a month in summer, progressing from a group stage into knockout rounds (round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals) and culminating in the final.
Frequently asked
What channel is FIFA World Cup on in the United States?
For the 2025-26 season, FIFA World Cup is shown on Fox, FS1, Telemundo, Universo, Fox One, Peacock in the United States. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is FIFA World Cup on in the United Kingdom?
For the 2025-26 season, FIFA World Cup is shown on BBC One, ITV1, BBC iPlayer, ITVX in the United Kingdom. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is FIFA World Cup on in Canada?
For the 2025-26 season, FIFA World Cup is shown on TSN, CTV, RDS, TSN+, Crave in Canada. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is FIFA World Cup on in Australia?
For the 2025-26 season, FIFA World Cup is shown on SBS, SBS On Demand in Australia. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What time is FIFA World Cup on in my timezone?
Sports Always converts every FIFA World Cup start time to your device's local timezone automatically, so the times you see are already correct for where you are — no conversion needed.
Is the FIFA World Cup schedule up to date?
Yes. Sports Always pulls the FIFA World Cup fixture list live every time you open the page and always rolls forward from today, so it is never stuck on a past date.
Is the FIFA World Cup free to watch?
It depends on your country. In the UK all 104 matches are free-to-air on BBC and ITV (a TV Licence is required for live BBC and iPlayer viewing), and in Australia SBS shows every match free on TV and SBS On Demand. In the US, Fox and FS1 require a TV subscription, though select matches are available free on Tubi.
Can I stream the matches online?
Yes. US viewers can stream all matches in English via the Fox Sports app/Fox One (also on Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV) or Spanish-language matches on Peacock. UK fans can stream on BBC iPlayer and ITVX, Canadians on TSN+/the TSN app and Crave, and Australians on SBS On Demand.