World Cup

2026 World Cup Live Streams and TV Coverage

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now underway, taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 11 to July 19 2026.

It is the biggest World Cup in history, with 48 nations competing for the first time.

Whether you are looking for live stream details, TV channel information or kick off times, this is the place to find everything you need to watch every game in the UK.

How to Watch the World Cup on TV in the UK

Every match at the 2026 World Cup is available to watch free in the UK, with the rights shared between BBC and ITV.

That means all 104 games can be watched without a subscription, either live on TV or through BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

BBC One and ITV1 are showing the matches on linear TV, with STV and STV Player covering viewers in Scotland.

Both broadcasters will show the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

World Cup Groups and Schedule

The expanded 48-team format means there are 12 groups of four teams, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed sides progressing to the round of 32.

That gives more nations than ever a genuine chance of reaching the knockout stages.

England are in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, with their opening game coming up on June 17.

Scotland face Brazil, Morocco and Haiti in Group C, with their tournament beginning on June 14 against Haiti in Boston.

World Cup Live Stream Guides

Check the articles below for the latest live stream guides covering every World Cup match.

Each guide includes the confirmed TV channel, kick off time, venue and streaming details ahead of every game throughout the tournament.