Official World Cup 2026 Schedule, Fixtures and Live Streaming
The FIFA World Cup 2026 features 48 national teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Fans following the World Cup 2026 live schedule can check fixtures, kickoff windows, match status, and official stream routes before every game.
FWC LIVE brings the official schedule, live scorecard, match cards, and broadcaster routes into one hub. Use the World Cup 2026 match schedule for the full fixture list, then return here for the next live match window and stream access. That flow helps fans move from date, to kickoff time, to official viewing option without extra searching.
Fans need fast checks for World Cup schedule live updates, FIFA live schedule changes, and World Cup matches live today. This homepage gives that answer with the countdown, live scorecard, group timeline, and verified broadcast table. As a result, fans can check what is live now and where official coverage is available.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-finals Schedule
The official FIFA schedule confirms the four quarter-final dates, kickoff slots, and host venues. Fans checking World Cup 2026 live matches today can use these cards before opening the full fixture list.
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Host Nations and Stadiums
The World Cup will be staged across 16 world-class stadiums spread across North America. Each host country has been assigned opening matches and group stage games, while the United States will host the majority of knockout matches, including the final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Teams Qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026
View All 48 Teams| Confederation | Country | Host / Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| CONCACAF | 🇨🇦 Canada | Host Nation |
| CONCACAF | 🇲🇽 Mexico | Host Nation |
| CONCACAF | 🇺🇸 United States of America | Host Nation |
| CONCACAF | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | Qualified |
| CONCACAF | 🇭🇹 Haiti | Qualified |
| CONCACAF | 🇵🇦 Panama | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇦🇹 Austria | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇧🇪 Belgium | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇭🇷 Croatia | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🏴 England | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇫🇷 France | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇩🇪 Germany | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇳🇴 Norway | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇵🇹 Portugal | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🏴 Scotland | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇪🇸 Spain | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇸🇪 Sweden | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Qualified |
| UEFA | 🇨🇿 Czechia | Qualified |
| CONMEBOL | 🇦🇷 Argentina | Qualified |
| CONMEBOL | 🇧🇷 Brazil | Qualified |
| CONMEBOL | 🇨🇴 Colombia | Qualified |
| CONMEBOL | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Qualified |
| CONMEBOL | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Qualified |
| CONMEBOL | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇦🇺 Australia | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇮🇷 Iran | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇯🇵 Japan | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇯🇴 Jordan | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇶🇦 Qatar | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇰🇷 South Korea | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | Qualified |
| AFC | 🇮🇶 Iraq | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇩🇿 Algeria | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇪🇬 Egypt | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇬🇭 Ghana | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇲🇦 Morocco | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇸🇳 Senegal | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇿🇦 South Africa | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | Qualified |
| CAF | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | Qualified |
| OFC | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Qualified |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Broadcast & Streaming Channels
One of the most important aspects for fans worldwide is where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live. FIFA sells broadcasting rights region by region, ensuring global coverage across TV networks and online streaming platforms.
Official Broadcasters by Region
Fans can also watch through official broadcaster apps and regional streaming platforms such as Fox Sports App, Telemundo Deportes, JioCinema, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and beIN CONNECT, depending on local rights.
| Territory | Media Partners / Channels | TV | Radio | Mobile | Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ AFRICA | |||||
| Algeria | beIN Sports, ENTV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Angola | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Benin | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Botswana | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Burkina Faso | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Burundi | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Cameroon | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Cape Verde Islands | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Central African Republic | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Chad | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Comoros | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| DR Congo | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Djibouti | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Egypt | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Equatorial Guinea | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Eritrea | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| eSwatini | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Ethiopia | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Gabon | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Gambia | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Ghana | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Guinea Conakry | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Guinea-Bissau | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Ivory Coast | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Kenya | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Lesotho | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Liberia | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Libya | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Madagascar | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Malawi | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Mali | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Mauritania | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mauritius | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Morocco | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mozambique | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Namibia | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Niger | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Nigeria | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Republic of Congo | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| South Africa | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Rwanda | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Sao Tome & Principe | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Senegal | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Seychelles | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Sierra Leone | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Somalia | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| South Sudan | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sudan | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tanzania | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Togo | New World TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Tunisia | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Uganda | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Zambia | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Zimbabwe | New World TV, SuperSport International | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ▶ AMERICAS | |||||
| Argentina | TyC Sports, DirecTV, TELEFE, TV Pública, Radio Cadena 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bolivia | ENTEL TV, Red Uno, Unitel | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Brazil | Globo, sportv, Globoplay, CazéTV, Livemode, SBT, N Sports, Radio Bandeirantes | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Canada | CTV Specialty Television | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chile | DSPORTS, Chilevision | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Colombia | DSPORTS, Caracol, RCN, Win Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Costa Rica | Teletica, Tigo Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ecuador | DirecTV, Teleamazonas | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| El Salvador | Tigo Sports, TCS, Radio YSKL | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Guatemala | Tigo Sports, Albavision | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Honduras | Televicentro, Claro | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mexico | Televisa | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Nicaragua | Official broadcaster yet to be confirmed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Panama | TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Paraguay | Official broadcaster yet to be confirmed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Peru | Official broadcaster yet to be confirmed, America TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Puerto Rico | FOX Sports, Telemundo, Futbol de Primera | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Uruguay | Official broadcaster yet to be confirmed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| USA | FOX Sports, Telemundo, Futbol de Primera | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Venezuela | DirecTV, Televen, Union Radio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ▶ ASIA | |||||
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television and Radio Network | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Bahrain | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cambodia | HANG MEAS VIDEO | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chinese Taipei | ELTA TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Indonesia | TVRI Indonesia | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Iran | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Iraq | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Japan | Dentsu, DAZN, Fuji TV, NHK, Nippon | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Jordan | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Kuwait | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Kyrgyzstan | Nomadmen, NTRK | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lebanon | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Macao | TDM | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Maldives | Medianet, ICE Networks, PSM | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mongolia | MME Mongolia | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Oman | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Palestine | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Qatar | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Republic of Korea | JTBC Korea, KBS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Singapore | Mediacorp | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Syria | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tajikistan | Saran Media, Varzish TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Turkmenistan | QUEST MEDIA | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| United Arab Emirates | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Uzbekistan | Saran Media, Zor TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Yemen | beIN Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ▶ EUROPE | |||||
| Albania | Dividend, TV Klan | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Andorra | M6, RTVE | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Austria | ORF, Red Bull Media | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Azerbaijan | EBU, Ictimai | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Belgium | VRT, RTBF | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Arena Channels | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Bulgaria | EBU, BNT, BNR | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Channel Islands | BBC, ITV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Croatia | EBU, HRT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cyprus | Sigma TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Czech Republic | EBU, Ceská Televize, Ceská Radio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Denmark | DR, TV 2 Denmark | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Estonia | Saran Media, TV3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Faroe Islands | DR, TV 2 Denmark | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Finland | MTV, Yleisradio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| France | M6, Radio France, RMC, RTL | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Germany | Telekom Deutschland, ARD, ZDF | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Greece | ERT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Greenland | Official broadcaster yet to be confirmed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hungary | EBU, MTVA | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Iceland | RUV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ireland (Eire) | EBU, RTE, Saran Sports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Isle of Man | BBC, ITV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Israel | IPBC (Kan) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Kazakhstan | Official broadcaster yet to be confirmed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Kosovo | Dividend, Kosovo Telecom, ARENA CHANNELS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Latvia | Saran Media, TV3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lithuania | Saran Media, TV3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Malta | EBU, PBS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Moldova | Saran Media | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Monaco | M6, RMC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Montenegro | ARENA CHANNELS, RTCG | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Netherlands | NOS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| North Macedonia | ARENA CHANNELS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Norway | TV 2 Norway, NRK | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Poland | TVP | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portugal | Livemode, Sport TV Portugal | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Romania | Antena TV Group | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Russia | MatchTV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Serbia | ARENA CHANNELS, RTS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Slovakia | JOJ, RTVS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Slovenia | ARENA CHANNELS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Spain | RTVE, Mediapro, COPE, SER | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sweden | SVT, TV4 Sweden, SR SWEDISH RADIO | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Turkey | TRT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ukraine | Saran Media | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV, STV, UTV, talkSPORT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ▶ OCEANIA | |||||
| American Samoa | FBC, FOX Sports, Telemundo | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Australia | SBS Australia, SEN Sports Radio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cook Islands | FBC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Micronesia | FBC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fiji | FBC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| French Polynesia | FBC, M6 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| New Zealand | TVNZ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Samoa | FBC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Solomon Islands | FBC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vanuatu | FBC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Key Facts About FIFA World Cup 2026
- First World Cup hosted by three nations
- First tournament with 48 teams
- 104 matches in total
- Mexico becomes the first nation to host 3 World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026)
- USA hosted last in 1994
- Canada will host its first men’s World Cup
Why This World Cup is Historic
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is not only about football—it represents a continental collaboration. It will:
- Boost tourism in 16 major cities
- Generate billions in revenue for host nations
- Provide global broadcast access in over 200 countries
- Inspire smaller football nations with increased participation
Digital Streaming & Global Access
Official broadcasters will carry World Cup 2026 live streams across TV apps, mobile devices, smart TVs, and web platforms. Availability changes by country, so fans should match each fixture with the local rights holder before kickoff.
Multiple camera angles via official apps.
Live statistics integrated into the stream.
Instant access to key moments and goals.
Crystal clear broadcasts across regions.
The best route is simple: check the live schedule first, confirm the official broadcaster, then open the correct app or channel before kickoff.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?
The tournament begins on June 11, 2026 with Mexico’s opening match in Mexico City.
Where is the final being held?
The final will take place on July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (USA).
How many teams will participate?
A record 48 national teams will compete in the 2026 edition.
Who are the defending champions?
Argentina enters as the reigning champion after winning in 2022.
Where can I check the World Cup 2026 live schedule?
You can check the World Cup 2026 live schedule through the fixture timeline, scorecard, and match cards on FWC LIVE.
Which World Cup matches are live today?
The live scorecard and match timeline show which World Cup 2026 matches are live today or coming next.
Can I watch World Cup 2026 live streams here?
FWC LIVE points fans to official World Cup 2026 streaming channels and regional broadcasters. Availability depends on local rights.
Conclusion
The World Cup 2026 live schedule, official channels, and live scorecard give fans one practical place to plan matchday. The expanded 48-team format creates more fixtures, more kickoff windows, and more broadcaster decisions than any previous edition.
With matches spread across North America’s largest stadiums, fans need fast access to dates, times, scores, and official streaming routes. FWC LIVE keeps those details close together so each match is easier to follow.
Whether you are attending in Mexico, Canada, or the USA, or watching through regional TV and digital platforms, the right starting point is the live schedule.