BBCFree-to-air
Shared UK rights holder confirmed by FIFA.
Broadcast guide
Where to Watch World Cup 2026 in the UK
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the UK on BBC and ITV, with free-to-air coverage shared between the two broadcasters.
Broadcaster
- Main broadcaster
- BBC and ITV
- Streaming
- BBC iPlayer and ITVX
- Coverage note
- FIFA has confirmed BBC and ITV as the UK media rights holders for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030 tournaments.
Viewing Options
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Channels and Apps
BBCITVBBC iPlayerITVX
Broadcaster schedules can change close to kickoff. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm the exact match listing with the broadcaster before the game.
Region-Specific Watch Notes
The UK viewers should treat BBC and ITV as the starting point, then check the broadcaster's own TV guide or app on match week. World Cup rights can be split by language, platform, or match package, so the safest plan is to pair this page with the local kickoff page and the linked source.
This guide links to the rights source we used rather than copying a broadcaster's full schedule. Channel allocations, app access, and free-to-air splits should be checked again close to kickoff.
Match-Day Viewing Tips
For European viewers, East Coast games are often manageable while Pacific-time games can run deep into the night. Mark knockout matches early so you can choose live viewing or highlights deliberately.
Last content review: June 12, 2026.