How Much Does It Cost to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026? (By Country)
We checked the official broadcasters in 20 countries. The World Cup is completely free in some — and costs over $100 in others. Here's the full breakdown for all 104 matches.
The Short Version
- Free everywhere: UK, Australia, Brazil, South Korea, Bangladesh — every match, no subscription.
- Cheapest paid: Pakistan (~$1.75/mo) and South Africa (~$5–6/mo).
- Most expensive: Saudi Arabia & the wider Middle East — ~$100+ via beIN/TOD, with no free option.
- Big markets: USA ~$20/mo, Canada ~$21/mo, France ~$17/mo, Mexico ~$58 total.
Cost to Watch the World Cup 2026 — All 20 Countries
Sorted by how much is free. "Cheapest paid" is the lowest-cost legal way to watch all 104 matches; many free broadcasters carry only their national team plus the big games. Prices are approximate, converted to USD, and verified in June 2026 — always confirm with the broadcaster, as packages change.
| Country | Free TV? | Free broadcaster | Cheapest paid (all 104) | Approx cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | FREE | SBS | — | free |
| Bangladesh | FREE | Bangladesh Television | n/a | free |
| Brazil | FREE | CazeTV | — | free |
| South Korea | FREE | KBS | n/a | free |
| UK | FREE | BBC | — | free |
| Argentina | PARTLY FREE | Telefe + TV Publica | DGO / DirecTV | varies |
| Canada | PARTLY FREE | CTV + Crave | TSN+ | ~$21/mo |
| France | PARTLY FREE | M6 | beIN Sports | ~$17/mo |
| Germany | PARTLY FREE | ARD and ZDF | MagentaTV | varies |
| India | PARTLY FREE | Zee holds all rights | ZEE5 | ~$9-10 for a 3-mon |
| Italy | PARTLY FREE | RAI | DAZN 'Pass Mondiali' — one-time pa | ~$29 total |
| Japan | PARTLY FREE | NHK + Fuji TV + Nippon TV | DAZN | varies |
| Mexico | PARTLY FREE | TelevisaUnivision | ViX 'Pase Mundial 2026' | ~$58 total |
| Nigeria | PARTLY FREE | New World TV sub-licenses 34 matches f | StarTimes | varies |
| Pakistan | PARTLY FREE | PTV Sports | tapmad premium | ~$1.75/mo |
| Philippines | PARTLY FREE | Aleph Arena official YouTube channel s | WCTV by Aleph Arena on BlastTV | ~$35 total |
| South Africa | PARTLY FREE | SABC | DStv Access | ~$5-6/mo |
| Spain | PARTLY FREE | RTVE | DAZN — all 104; cheapest full rout | ~$42 total |
| USA | PARTLY FREE | Telemundo | Fox One | ~$20/mo |
| Saudi Arabia | PAID ONLY | none | TOD | ~$100 |
Data verified June 2026 from official broadcaster and FIFA announcements. Prices are indicative and converted to USD; local taxes and promos vary. Click any country for the full how-to-watch guide.
Where the World Cup Is Completely Free
Four markets show every single match free-to-air: the UK (BBC and ITV split all 104), Brazil (CazeTV streams all 104 free on YouTube, plus Globo and SBT), Australia (SBS, exclusive and free), and Bangladesh (state broadcaster BTV). South Korea's terrestrial channels also carry the tournament free. If you can use a VPN-free legal stream from one of these, it's the cheapest seat in the house — but only watch services you're entitled to in your own country.
Where It Costs the Most
The priciest place to watch is Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East & North Africa, where beIN Sports holds exclusive rights with no free-to-air option — expect roughly $100 or more across the tournament via beIN/TOD. See our beIN MENA guide for the full picture, including the Morocco SNRT free exception. After MENA, Mexico (~$58) and Spain (~$42 via DAZN for the full slate) are among the higher-cost markets.
How We Worked This Out
For each country we identified the official 2026 World Cup rights holders, checked which matches (if any) are free-to-air, and found the cheapest legal subscription that covers all 104 matches. Where a 2026-specific price wasn't published, we marked the cost as "varies" rather than guess. This is a snapshot for June 2026; broadcasters can add free games or change prices during the tournament, so confirm on the official channel before you pay.
Full How-to-Watch Guide for Your Country
Broadcasters, free channels, and kickoff times in detail:
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