United Kingdom FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
UK viewers get a free-to-air World Cup route through BBC and ITV, with BST kickoffs shaping a mix of prime-time and late-night viewing.
BBC and ITV share all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches free to air in the United Kingdom. The main TV routes are BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, ITV4, STV, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and STV Player. The United Kingdom FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule gives BST kickoffs, channels, and streaming routes together. UK viewers now have one clean place to plan England, Scotland, and neutral fixtures.
Mexico vs South Africa opened the tournament at 8:00 p.m. BST on Thursday, June 11. England beat Croatia 4-2, then drew 0-0 with Ghana in Boston. Scotland beat Haiti 1-0, lost 1-0 to Morocco, and face Brazil at 11:00 p.m. BST on Wednesday, June 24. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule keeps the full 104-match grid aligned.
United Kingdom FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | BBC and ITV |
| TV channel | BBC / ITV (BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, ITV4, STV, and STV Player, with the final shared by both broadcasters) |
| Streaming platform | BBC iPlayer and ITVX |
| Free or paid | Free to air |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | English |
| Opening match kickoff | June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 8:00 p.m. BST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 19, 2026 — 8:00 p.m. BST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| United Kingdom team qualified | England and Scotland qualified separately |
| United Kingdom team group | England Group L / Scotland Group C |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in United Kingdom — TV and Online
On TV — BBC / ITV
BBC and ITV are the two services UK viewers should build around because both broadcasters share the full tournament and final. BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, ITV4, and STV handle the television side. The match split decides which broadcaster carries each fixture, so check the daily listing. That setup stays free across the United Kingdom.
Online and Mobile — BBC iPlayer and ITVX
BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and STV Player are the main digital routes in the United Kingdom. Those apps matter because kickoff times move from evening windows into midnight and early-morning BST slots. Test the right app before England and Scotland match nights. That avoids delays when the broadcaster split changes from one day to the next.
United Kingdom FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use British Summer Time (BST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (BST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, June 11 | 8:00 PM BST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 12 | 3:00 AM BST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 12 | 8:00 PM BST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 13 | 2:00 AM BST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 13 | 8:00 PM BST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 13 | 11:00 PM BST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 2:00 AM BST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 5:00 AM BST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 6:00 PM BST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 9:00 PM BST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 15 | 12:00 AM BST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 15 | 3:00 AM BST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 15 | 5:00 PM BST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 15 | 8:00 PM BST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 15 | 11:00 PM BST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00 AM BST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 8:00 PM BST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 11:00 PM BST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 2:00 AM BST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 5:00 AM BST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 PM BST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 9:00 PM BST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 12:00 AM BST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 3:00 AM BST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 5:00 PM BST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 8:00 PM BST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 11:00 PM BST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 19 | 2:00 AM BST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 19 | 8:00 PM BST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 19 | 11:00 PM BST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 1:30 AM BST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 4:00 AM BST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 6:00 PM BST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 9:00 PM BST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 1:00 AM BST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 5:00 AM BST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 5:00 PM BST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 8:00 PM BST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 11:00 PM BST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 22 | 2:00 AM BST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 22 | 6:00 PM BST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 22 | 10:00 PM BST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 1:00 AM BST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 4:00 AM BST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 6:00 PM BST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 9:00 PM BST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 12:00 AM BST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 3:00 AM BST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 8:00 PM BST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 8:00 PM BST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 11:00 PM BST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 11:00 PM BST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 2:00 AM BST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 2:00 AM BST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 9:00 PM BST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 9:00 PM BST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 26 | 12:00 AM BST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 26 | 12:00 AM BST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 26 | 3:00 AM BST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 26 | 3:00 AM BST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 26 | 8:00 PM BST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 26 | 8:00 PM BST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 1:00 AM BST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 1:00 AM BST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 4:00 AM BST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 4:00 AM BST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 10:00 PM BST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 10:00 PM BST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 12:30 AM BST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 12:30 AM BST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 3:00 AM BST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 3:00 AM BST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | BBC / ITV |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, June 28 | 8:00 PM BST | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 29 | 6:00 PM BST | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, June 29 | 9:30 PM BST | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 2:00 AM BST | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 6:00 PM BST | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 10:00 PM BST | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 2:00 AM BST | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 5:00 PM BST | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 9:00 PM BST | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, July 2 | 1:00 AM BST | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Thursday, July 2 | 8:00 PM BST | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, July 3 | 12:00 AM BST | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, July 3 | 4:00 AM BST | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, July 3 | 7:00 PM BST | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, July 3 | 11:00 PM BST | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, July 4 | 2:30 AM BST | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | BBC / ITV |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 4 | 6:00 PM BST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, July 4 | 10:00 PM BST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, July 5 | 9:00 PM BST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, July 6 | 1:00 AM BST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | BBC / ITV |
| Monday, July 6 | 8:00 PM BST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 1:00 AM BST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 5:00 PM BST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 9:00 PM BST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | BBC / ITV |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, July 9 | 9:00 PM BST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, July 10 | 8:00 PM BST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 PM BST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | BBC / ITV |
| Sunday, July 12 | 2:00 AM BST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | BBC / ITV |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Tuesday, July 14 | 8:00 PM BST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 8:00 PM BST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | BBC / ITV |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 PM BST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | BBC / ITV |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 8:00 PM BST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | BBC / ITV |
United Kingdom Team at FIFA World Cup 2026
The United Kingdom does not compete as one national team, yet England and Scotland both give UK viewers direct interest. England are in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. England beat Croatia 4-2 before Ghana held them to a 0-0 draw. Panama vs England now starts at 10:00 p.m. BST on Saturday, June 27.
| Date | Kickoff (BST) | Match | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 13 | 2:00 a.m. BST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 9:00 p.m. BST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | BBC / ITV |
| Friday, June 19 | 11:00 p.m. BST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | BBC / ITV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 9:00 p.m. BST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | BBC / ITV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 11:00 p.m. BST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | BBC / ITV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 10:00 p.m. BST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | BBC / ITV |
Scotland are in Group C with Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. Scotland opened with a 1-0 win over Haiti, then Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Foxborough. Scotland vs Brazil starts at 11:00 p.m. BST on Wednesday, June 24, with BBC coverage listed. That late kickoff can decide whether Scotland move toward the knockout route.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in United Kingdom?
Yes, World Cup 2026 is free in the United Kingdom because BBC and ITV share the rights. Viewers do not need a tournament subscription for television or the main streaming route. STV and STV Player also support ITV windows in Scotland. The only moving part is the daily split.
If you mainly want England, Scotland, and knockout matches, keep BBC and ITV both ready. If you follow all 104 games, BBC iPlayer and ITVX should stay signed in throughout the tournament. STV Player also matters for Scottish viewers when ITV windows apply. The practical job is checking which broadcaster has the match you want.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United Kingdom?
United Kingdom viewers can watch World Cup 2026 through BBC and ITV on free-to-air television. BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and STV Player cover the main streaming routes.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in the United Kingdom?
Yes, the tournament is free to air in the United Kingdom because BBC and ITV share the full rights package. Viewers still need to check which broadcaster has each match.
What time does England play at World Cup 2026 in the UK?
England's final group match against Panama starts at 10:00 p.m. BST on Saturday, June 27. ITV lists that fixture on its World Cup split.
What time does Scotland play at World Cup 2026 in the UK?
Scotland vs Brazil starts at 11:00 p.m. BST on Wednesday, June 24. BBC coverage is listed for Scotland's final Group C match.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in the United Kingdom?
Yes, UK viewers can stream World Cup 2026 on BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and STV Player. Open the right app before kickoff because the broadcaster changes by match.
United Kingdom viewers have a clear World Cup 2026 route through BBC and ITV, with free access across TV and streaming. Keep BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and STV Player ready before the next England or Scotland kickoff. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the full UK schedule, confirmed BST kickoffs, and live tournament tracking.
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