Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™
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How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™
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Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™The FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ kicks off on June 12 (AEST) - with the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa, kicking off at 5am (AEST) - and will be an exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia.
All 104 games from host nations the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be shown live and free, with games streamed live via SBS On Demand.
All 104 games from host nations the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be shown live and free, with games streamed live via SBS On Demand.
Your pre-FIFA World Cup 2026™ checklist:
Make sure your SBS On Demand app (iOS or Android) is updated to the latest version so you can access livestreams, highlights, and replays without interruption when the tournament begins.
2. Log in to SBS On Demand on your devices
Sign in to your SBS On Demand account on the devices you plan to watch on — whether that’s your smart TV, phone, tablet or laptop — so you’re ready to stream matches live.
3. Subscribe to SBS Sport newsletters
Get the latest tournament news, match previews, highlights and viewing information delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing to SBS Sport newsletters.
4. Enable push notifications
Turn on notifications in the SBS On Demand app to receive match alerts, breaking news and key updates throughout the tournament.
5. Watch every game live and free
All 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be available live and free in Australia across SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.
Watch replays and highlights on SBS On Demand
Available after every match, including pre- and post-game coverage.
30-minute mini matches
Condensed versions of the full match for viewers who want to catch up quickly.
12-minute extended highlights
Highlight packages capturing key moments of the game.
3-minute highlights
Quick recaps of the most important match moments.
In addition to replays and highlights on SBS On Demand, the SBS Sport website will feature a dedicated FIFA World Cup 2026™ hub including match centres, news, analysis, highlights and video content.
Watch football documentaries and classic matches before the FIFA World Cup 2026™
In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, football fans can explore a wide range of great football documentaries, videos and highlights on SBS On Demand. This includes the FIFA+ FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel, offering a curated mix of football programming from across the global game.
Available 24/7, the FIFA+ channel features live matches, classic games and original series from both the men’s and women’s game - giving fans plenty to watch while counting down to the tournament.
Relive classic FIFA World Cup™ moments
SBS On Demand features a collection of 60 classic FIFA World Cup™ matches from 1970 to 2022, including memorable Socceroos fixtures and some of the most iconic finals in tournament history.
How to set up SBS On Demand on your device
You can connect the SBS On Demand app to your TV by signing in with a QR code using your mobile device.
For more information on how to sign in to SBS On Demand using a QR Code on your Smart TV head here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE and FREE on SBS (*All times AEST)
FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ Group A
Mexico v South Africa
Live on SBS & SBS On Demand
4:00am – 7:30am (Kick off 5am)
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FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ Group A
Korea Republic v Czechia
Live on SBS & SBS On Demand
11:30am – 2:30pm (Kick off 12pm)
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