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This is your complete guide to watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We cover the official broadcasters, the best streaming deals, and tips for watching for free with an antenna or through services like Tubi.
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The World Cup is the biggest event in global sports, but figuring out how to actually watch every match can get messy fast
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There are so many streaming services offering coverage of the event and different channels covering different games
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In this video, I'll break down how to watch it, where to watch it, and even how you might be able to watch it for free
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Good news here, guys. Throughout the entire tournament, only two channels will be needed to enjoy the World Cup
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Fox and FS1. That's it. Normally, I would sign off from the video here
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but we have a few more important things to share to help you guys pick out the best way
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to watch the World Cup for cheap. For the most complete access to the World Cup
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a live TV streaming service that has both channels you'll need is your best bet
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FuboTV, SlingTV, and YouTube TV would be my recommendations as options to check out
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They all offer various free trials and limited time discounts, with Fubo currently being the cheapest with a free trial
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followed by $25 off your first month, bringing a month of coverage to about $46 a month
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YouTube TV will cost more for the first month, but offers a 21-day free trial
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And if you're looking to just catch a game or two, Sling offers $5 day pass options
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That said, Fox games in particular can often be watched for free over the air with an antenna, depending on your location
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It's worth checking out, especially if you're big on quality. Plus Tubi will simulcast the opening ceremonies and two opening matches including the U Men Opener in 4K for free It good news for fans in the U and Ireland They can stream all 104 matches live on BBC and ITV in the U
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and RTE and Virgin Media Player in Ireland. Note that you need a TV license to use U.K. streaming services
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Hablo de Espanol? You can stream most games for free on Spain's RTV ePlay
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Even if you aren't in these countries and are traveling abroad, You can still access your usual free stream from anywhere with a good VPN
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With the right VPN, you can connect back to your home country and stream the World Cup just like you normally would
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Not all VPNs are built for streaming, but we've tested plenty and Norton VPN is a great choice
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It's fast, reliable and comes with a 60 day money back guarantee. So you can try it risk free
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Tom's Guide viewers also get a special deal, including a $30 gift card and a big discount
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Check out the QR code on screen or the link in the description if you're interested
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I wasn't even born the last time the U.S. hosted the World Cup, and this will be the first time ever the World Cup has 48 teams participating for the trophy
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It will definitely be an exciting one to watch. Let me know if you have any other questions about the best ways to watch the World Cup
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Thanks for watching, and as always, I'm Phil Rodriguez, this is Tom's Guide, and I'll see you in the next video
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Thank you
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