How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE and FREE
FIFA World Cup 2026™ is EXCLUSIVE to SBS and SBS On Demand
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 shown live on SBS On Demand.
Stay up-to-date with the latest kick-off times and broadcast details.
To watch games live, head over to SBS On Demand for full streaming coverage.
To watch games live, head over to SBS On Demand for full streaming coverage.
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 Sport or 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.
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
SBS On Demand is the home of FIFA World Cup 2026™ video. Source: SBS
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 content before the FIFA World Cup 2026™
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.
SBS Broadcast information for the FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ
Australia will kick off their World Cup participation on Sunday, June 14 (AEST) as they meet Turkiye.
Can I view the full schedule of matches and SBS broadcast times?
You can find the full SBS television and live streaming schedule for every match for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ below.
The tournament in North America will be the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever and an exclusive broadcast of all 104 games live and free on SBS in Australia.
How to watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE and FREE – SBS broadcast schedule
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group A
Mexico v South Africa
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group A
South Korea v Czechia
Kick off 12pm (AEST)
Saturday June 13
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group B
Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group D
USA v Paraguay
Kick off 11am (AEST)
Sunday June 14
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group B
Qatar v Switzerland
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group C
Brazil v Morocco
Kick off 8am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group C
Haiti v Scotland
Kick off 11am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group D
Australia v Türkiye
Kick off 2pm (AEST)
Monday June 15
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group E
Germany v Curacao
Kick off 3am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group F
Netherlands v Japan
Kick off 6am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group E
Côte d'Ivoire v Ecuador
Kick off 9am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group F
Sweden v Tunisia
Kick off 12pm (AEST)
Tuesday June 16
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group H
Spain v Cabo Verde
Kick off 2am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group G
Belgium v Egypt
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group H
Saudi Arabia v Uruguay
Kick off 8am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group G
Iran v New Zealand
Kick off 11am (AEST)
Wednesday June 17
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group I
France v Senegal
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group I
Iraq v Norway
Kick off 8am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group J
Argentina v Algeria
Kick off 11am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group J
Austria v Jordan
Kick off 2pm (AEST)
Thursday June 18
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group K
Portugal v Congo DR
Kick off 3am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group L
England v Croatia
Kick off 6am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group L
Ghana v Panama
Kick off 9am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group K
Uzbekistan v Colombia
Kick off 12pm (AEST)
Friday June 19
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group A
Czechia v South Africa
Kick off 2am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group B
Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group B
Canada v Qatar
Kick off 8am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group A
Mexico v South Korea
Kick off 11am (AEST)
Saturday June 20
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group D
USA v Australia
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group C
Scotland v Morocco
Kick off 8am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group C
Brazil v Haiti
Kick off 10:30am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group D
Türkiye v Paraguay
Kick off 1pm (AEST)
Sunday June 21
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group F
Netherlands v Sweden
Kick off 3am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group E
Germany v Côte d'Ivoire
Kick off 6am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group E
Ecuador v Curacao
Kick off 10am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group F
Tunisia v Japan
Kick off 2pm (AEST)
Monday June 22
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group H
Spain v Saudi Arabia
Kick off 2am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group G
Belgium v Iran
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group H
Uruguay v Cabo Verde
Kick off 8am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group G
New Zealand v Egypt
Kick off 11am (AEST)
Tuesday June 23
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group J
Argentina v Austria
Kick off 3am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group I
France v Iraq
Kick off 7am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group I
Norway v Senegal
Kick off 10am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group J
Jordan v Algeria
Kick off 1pm (AEST)
Wednesday June 24
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group K
Portugal v Uzbekistan
Kick off 3am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group L
England v Ghana
Kick off 6am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group L
Panama v Croatia
Kick off 9am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group K
Colombia v Congo DR
Kick off 12pm (AEST)
Thursday June 25
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group B
Switzerland v Canada
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group B
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group C
Scotland v Brazil
Kick off 8am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group C
Morocco v Haiti
Kick off 8am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group A
Czechia v Mexico
Kick off 11am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group A
South Africa v South Korea
Kick off 11am (AEST)
Friday June 26
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group E
Ecuador v Germany
Kick off 6am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group E
Curacao v Côte d'Ivoire
Kick off 6am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group F
Japan v Sweden
Kick off 9am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group F
Tunisia v Netherlands
Kick off 9am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group D
Türkiye v USA
Kick off 12pm (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group D
Paraguay v Australia
Kick off 12pm (AEST)
Saturday June 27
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group I
Norway v France
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group I
Senegal v Iraq
Kick off 5am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group H
Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia
Kick off 10am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group H
Uruguay v Spain
Kick off 10am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group G
Egypt v Iran
Kick off 1pm (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group G
New Zealand v Belgium
Kick off 1pm (AEST)
Sunday June 28
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group L
Panama v England
Kick off 7am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group L
Croatia v Ghana
Kick off 7am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group K
Colombia v Portugal
Kick off 9:30am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group K
Congo DR v Uzbekistan
Kick off 9:30am (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group J
Algeria v Austria
Kick off 12pm (AEST)
FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ Group J
Jordan v Argentina
Kick off 12pm (AEST)
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