How to Watch the 2026 World Cup: TV, Streaming, and Tickets
Everything you need to know about watching the 2026 World Cup, from TV broadcast to streaming services to ticketing.
The 2026 World Cup will be broadcast globally, with TV and streaming options in every major market. Here's everything you need to know about watching the tournament, from broadcast partners to ticket information.
## Broadcast Partners
**USA**: Fox Sports holds the English-language rights, with Telemundo holding the Spanish-language rights. Both networks will broadcast all 104 matches across their TV and streaming platforms.
**Canada**: Bell Media holds the English-language rights, with TSN and CTV as the main broadcasters. TVA Sports holds the French-language rights. All 104 matches will be broadcast.
**Mexico**: Televisa holds the broadcast rights, with TelevisaUnivision and TUDN as the main broadcasters. All 104 matches will be broadcast.
**UK**: BBC and ITV will share the broadcast rights, with the BBC holding rights to 32 matches and ITV holding rights to the rest. All matches will be available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
**Rest of World**: FIFA's broadcast partner list includes networks in over 200 countries. Check the FIFA website for the full list.
## Streaming
**USA**: Fox matches will be available on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app. Telemundo matches will be available on Peacock.
**Canada**: TSN and CTV matches will be available on TSN.ca and CTV.ca. French-language matches will be available on TVA Sports.
**UK**: BBC matches will be available on BBC iPlayer. ITV matches will be available on ITVX.
## Tickets
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup are available through the FIFA ticketing portal. The sales process has multiple phases:
**Phase 1**: Random selection draw for all matches. Applications opened in late 2025 and closed in early 2026.
**Phase 2**: First-come, first-served sales for matches that did not sell out in Phase 1.
**Phase 3**: Last-minute sales closer to the tournament.
Ticket prices range from $60 for category 4 group stage matches to $7,000+ for category 1 final matches. Hospitality packages are available for corporate buyers, with prices ranging from $1,500 to $25,000+.
## Fan Zones
Each host city will have an official FIFA Fan Fest, with capacity ranging from 20,000 to 50,000+ fans. The fan zones will feature large screens, food and beverage vendors, and entertainment. Entry to the fan zones is free.
## Conclusion
The 2026 World Cup will be the most accessible tournament in history, with TV, streaming, and ticketing options in every major market. Fans will be able to follow the tournament from anywhere in the world.