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Ready to indulge in 104 matches of the beautiful game jam packed into just 39 frenzied days? For soccer fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a spectacle like no other, bigger than any that has come before.You can watch World Cup 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
For the first time, 48 teams will start a World Cup, all hoping to lift the famous trophy at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19. The trio of USA, Canada and Mexico will host the festival of football, with all three hoping to go further in the tournament than they've ever managed before.With more eyeballs likely to watch the tournament than ever before, the stage is set for the great Lionel Messi to help his Argentina to a second straight title. And while La Albiceleste will start among the favorites, they'll face stern competition from the likes of Kylian Mbappé's France, Lamine Yamal's Spain, Harry Kane's England, and Vinicius Junior's Brazil.The pleasure of watching a World Cup isn't confined to the biggest nations, of course, and the new 48-team format means that there will be even greater chance to discover the talents of less fashionable footballing countries. Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan are all making their WC berth this year.There isn't long to wait — it all kicks off with Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea Republic vs Czechia on Thursday, June 11. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 — including free streaming options and a full list of fixtures and kick-off times.
