The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is almost here, and SBS is the exclusive Australian home to all the action. The tournament in North America will be the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever and all 104 matches will be available live and free on SBS On Demand, SBS and SBS Viceland in Australia.
With 48 teams competing on the world stage, SBS On Demand is making it easier to stay connected to the moments you'll care about most, with options to favourite teams. Fans can stay in touch with: every single Socceroos match; the path of defending champions, Argentina's 'La Albiceleste'; or teams making their World Cup debut in 2026, such as Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan.
How can I favourite (🖤) my teams?
To get started, all you have to do is head to the Browse by Team page featured in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Hub on SBS On Demand.
Browse to each of the team pages that you want to follow, hit the 🖤 icon and you're all set! It's a simple way to customise your World Cup viewing experience and keep the teams you love, front and centre.
The best part is, you're not limited to one team! If your allegiances are divided, there's no limit to how many teams you can favourite.
Once you've hit the 🖤 icon, we'll do the rest, helping you stay up to date, allowing you to stay tuned to all the latest action from your chosen teams. Your selections will also appear in your Favourites page on SBS On Demand, giving you a convenient location to quickly access the teams you follow.
How can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™?
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be broadcast live across television and streaming, allowing fans to watch every game from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The opening ceremony precedes the clash to open the tournament between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa on June 12 (AEST).
The group stage continues until the final match in Group L on June 28 (AEST).
- Group Stage: June 12 - 28
- Round of 32: June 29 - July 4
- Round of 16: July 5 - 8
- Quarter-Finals: July 10 - 12
- Semi-Finals: July 15 - 16
- 3rd vs 4th playoff: July 19
- World Cup Final: July 20
For more information, you can head to our How to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ page here.
