World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest international football tournament on the planet, bringing together the best national teams from across the globe. If you want to know how to watch the World Cup in the UK, Sporticos can help you find legal live streams, TV channels, fixture information and match details all in one place.

Which channels have World Cup TV rights in the UK?

BBC and ITV hold the UK media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The two broadcasters will share live coverage across television, audio and digital platforms, with matches shown free-to-air in the UK. The final is expected to be shown by both broadcasters simultaneously.

That means UK viewers should be able to follow World Cup matches on BBC TV channels, ITV channels, BBC iPlayer and ITVX, depending on the match allocation.

How to watch the World Cup online in the UK

World Cup live streams in the UK will be available through the official digital platforms of the rights holders. BBC matches can be streamed via BBC iPlayer, while ITV matches can be streamed through ITVX.

Sporticos lists legal broadcast and streaming information for World Cup fixtures, helping fans quickly check where each match is available before kick-off.

Can you watch the World Cup on bet365 in the UK?

bet365 is set to air every single match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup via live streaming on their website and mobile app in the UK.

Where bet365 streaming is available, like in the UK, eligible customers will be able to watch, subject to account status, location and streaming terms.

bet365 should be particularly popular with mobile users and fans hoping to keep track of all the action on the go.

Is the World Cup free to watch in the UK?

Yes. The FIFA World Cup is shown on free-to-air television in the UK through BBC and ITV coverage. This includes on TV and online via live streaming.

Fans can also watch every match online via live streaming through bet365.

World Cup TV schedule and kick-off times

Because the tournament is hosted across North America, UK kick-off times may vary from afternoon games to late-night fixtures. Sporticos updates World Cup fixture pages with match times, teams, TV channels and legal streaming options where available.

Best way to follow the World Cup with Sporticos

Use this page to check upcoming World Cup fixtures, live stream information, TV channels, results and standings. You can also follow individual team pages and match pages for more detailed broadcast information before every game.