How to Watch World Cup 2026 in the UK 🇬🇧

BBC One & BBC Two

Stream free on BBC iPlayer. UK TV licence required.

ITV1 & ITV2

Stream free on ITVX. No subscription required.

STV & STV Player

Selected matches for Scottish viewers including Scotland fixtures.

Both BBC and ITV share the Final.

ITV Shows

• • Opening match (June 11)
• • England vs Croatia
• • England vs Panama
• • Scotland vs Morocco
• • 29 group stage fixtures total
• • Live from New York

BBC Shows

• • Scotland vs Haiti
• • Scotland vs Brazil
• • England knockout matches
• • Round of 32 & 16
• • Semi-Final
• • Coverage from Salford

🏟️ Opening match Mexico vs South Africa: June 11, 8:00pm BST on ITV

🏆 Final: July 19, 11:00pm BST on BBC and ITV

Is World Cup 2026 free in the UK?

Yes — all 104 matches are completely free on BBC and ITV. A valid UK TV licence is required for live viewing and streaming on BBC iPlayer.

What channel is World Cup 2026 on in the UK?

BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 and ITV2 share all 104 matches. Both BBC and ITV show the Final.

Can I stream World Cup 2026 in the UK?

Yes — BBC iPlayer and ITVX both stream all matches free.

What time does World Cup 2026 start in the UK?

The opening match is at 8:00pm BST on June 11 on ITV. Some late night matches kick off at 2:00am BST.

Is England at the World Cup 2026?

Yes — England are in Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

Is Scotland at the World Cup 2026?

Yes — Scotland are in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.