FIFA World Cup streaming – European platforms (2026‑27)

Timeline

1. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   DAZN raises Serie A subscription fees; Napoli friendlies become pay‑per‑view

   DAZN hikes Serie A subscription fees and will charge €10 per Napoli friendly, while all other friendlies remain free for Full and Family users.

2. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   DAZN hikes subscription fees for Italian users in August

   DAZN will raise its Full and Family subscription fees for Italian customers on 16 August, citing new FIFA and Eurosport rights; lower‑tier plans stay unchanged and users can cancel within 60 days.

3. 27 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   FIFA 2026 broadcasts expand with LiveModeTV in Portugal and streaming growth in Brazil

   LiveModeTV won Portugal’s rights to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026, while Brazil’s streaming apps saw mixed download changes and traffic spikes during the 2026 World Cup.

4. 29 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   DAZN outlines extensive coverage plan for FIFA World Cup 2026

   DAZN will stream all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 16‑hour daily live coverage, highlights, original shows and on‑site reporting by journalists like Federica Zille.

5. 30 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   LiveMode TV expands Brazilian influencer sports streaming model to Portugal

   LiveMode TV is extending Brazil's influencer‑led free sports streaming model to Portugal, partnering with Cristiano Ronaldo and reaching a third of Portuguese households, amidst criticism over betting promotion

6. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Portugal's Ronaldo‑driven World Cup surge fuels YouTube streaming boom

   Portugal’s World Cup win highlighted Ronaldo’s role, while his investment in LiveModeTV drives a YouTube streaming surge with record viewership during the 2026 tournament.

7. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   LiveModeTV Secures Portugal Broadcast Rights for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

   LiveModeTV won Portugal rights to broadcast the 2027 Women’s World Cup, while RTP, SIC and TVI will air 20 matches of the 2026 World Cup on free TV, expanding football coverage in the country.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Portugal's ERC suspends enforcement action against LiveModeTV pending review

   Portugal's media regulator ERC has paused a penalty case against LiveModeTV, awaiting re‑examination after the platform registered as an audiovisual on‑demand service while contesting the classification.

9. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   DAZN adds FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming and more sports in Italy

   DAZN streams all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Italy via Prime Video (€14.99) and adds coverage of 2027 FIBA qualifiers and the 2026 Tour de France through Eurosport.

10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    World Cup 2026 free streams accessible through VPN

    Guides show how to watch Egypt‑Iran and Cabo Verde‑Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 matches for free via foreign broadcasters, using NordVPN to bypass regional blocks.

11. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Oliver Kahn joins Zee5 panel for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage in India

    Oliver Kahn joins Zee5’s expert panel for the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing his German goalkeeper pedigree to Indian streaming coverage alongside local football icons.

12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Antenna Group and DAZN launch Italy's first streaming news service

    Antenna Group and DAZN will start Italy's first streaming‑only news service on 28 June 2026 during the FIFA World Cup, using GEDI Digital journalists and DAZN’s analytics platform.

13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    DAZN partners with Antenna Group to launch streaming‑first news service in Italy

    DAZN and Antenna Group, overseen by GEDI, will launch a streaming‑first daily news service for Italy on 28 June 2026, timed with the FIFA World Cup, blending sports coverage with broader news.

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    LiveModeTV launches free World Cup streaming in Portugal as part of international expansion

    Brazilian streaming platform LiveModeTV began free FIFA World Cup broadcasts in Portugal, positioning the market as the first step of its international expansion and using a sponsorship‑funded model to attract

15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    VPNs enable free streaming of 2026 World Cup matches

    VPNs let viewers stream 2026 World Cup matches like Czechia‑Mexico and Japan‑Sweden for free via BBC iPlayer by connecting to a UK server.

16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Portugal's World Cup 2026 coverage expands with free TV, streaming platforms and regulator review

    Portugal’s World Cup 2026 will be shown free on RTP/SIC/TVI, via paid Sport TV, and free on LiveMode’s YouTube stream, which now faces a 72‑hour ERC registration deadline.

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal Regulator Demands LiveModeTV Register for World Cup 2026

    Portugal's ERC orders LiveModeTV to register as a news outlet, warning of breach for streaming 34 World Cup 2026 games; the platform is backed by Cristiano Ronaldo.

18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    India's streets filled with World Cup 2026 murals of Messi and Ronaldo

    In Kolkata and Howrah, fans painted massive murals of Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo for the 2026 World Cup, highlighting West Bengal's football heritage and a new broadcast deal with Zee Entertainment that secures

19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast lineup and streaming options in Italy

    Italy's 2026 World Cup coverage splits between free Rai broadcasts of select matches and DAZN's full subscription service, with VPN tips for overseas viewers.

20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Zee5 streams FIFA World Cup 2026 in India, briefly crashes during Brazil‑Morocco match

    Zee5 streams the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India for ₹799, offering multi‑language coverage, but briefly crashed during the Brazil‑Morocco match, causing a two‑minute outage.

21. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    FIFA World Cup 2026 sees new 3D and pop‑up channel broadcasts

    MTEL’s free pop‑up channels and BBC’s 3D viewing service bring new angles and extended coverage to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

22. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    ZEE5 and Budweiser roll out India‑wide FIFA World Cup 2026 fan campaigns

    ZEE5’s “Poora India Watchega” and Budweiser 0.0 launch extensive fan campaigns across India for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with multilingual broadcasts, digital rollout, and interactive events.

23. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    ZEE5 streams FIFA World Cup 2026 in India with buffering, outages

    Indian viewers faced buffering, login failures and device‑limit confusion on ZEE5 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening night, prompting backlash and a restored three‑device offer.

24. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    India readies for FIFA World Cup 2026 with free TV broadcast

    India will air the 2026 FIFA World Cup on free TV via DD Sports, covering the opening match and later stages, while former player Mehtab Hussain predicts England and Portugal as top contenders.

25. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming expands with YouTube Creator Cup and Bangladesh OTT services

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be streamed via Bangladesh’s Bioscope and Toffee platforms and feature a new YouTube Creator Cup exhibition on July 12 in New York, livestreamed globally.

26. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    ZEE faces backlash over altered World Cup 2026 subscription plan as tournament launches

    ZEE’s three‑month World Cup 2026 plan in India was altered from three‑device to one‑device access, sparking backlash before the limit was restored. The tournament launched with Mexico hosting the opening match,

27. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with expanded broadcast coverage and record‑breaking revenues

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on 11 June with 48 teams in the US, Canada and Mexico; Italy’s Rai will air 35 games free, DAZN streams all 104, and a new partnership brings the tournament to Prime Video. FIFA’s

28. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Zee Entertainment secures over 12 brand partnerships for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India

    Zee Entertainment has signed over 12 advertisers, including Mahindra and Diageo, for FIFA World Cup 2026, covering TV, digital and on‑ground activations in India.

29. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    ERT secures free-to-air rights for all 2026 World Cup matches

    ERT will broadcast all 2026 World Cup matches free-to-air in Greece; the opening game attracted a 29.1% audience share, topping prime‑time ratings.

30. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources

    FIFA World Cup 2026 expands streaming coverage, tightens broadcast rules

    Broadcasters and streaming services launch extensive FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, with DAZN offering HDR and interactive features, FIFA streaming the first 10 minutes on YouTube, and new rules banning unauthor

31. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Turkey's broadcasters roll out free streaming and satellite updates for 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Turkey’s telecoms and TRT equip fans with free data‑free streaming via Tivibu GO and updated satellite settings for uninterrupted 2026 World Cup coverage.

32. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    ZEE Entertainment upgrades ZEE5 infrastructure and secures anti‑piracy order for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India

    ZEE upgrades ZEE5 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding capacity for millions of viewers and a court‑backed anti‑piracy shield, while targeting 3 million new subscribers to recoup its $35 million rights fee.

33. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Jon Vlogs starts Copathon IRL stream; TNT Sports adds exclusive 2026 World Cup channel

    Jon Vlogs launches a 24‑hour IRL World Cup stream from a US motorhome, while TNT Sports unveils an exclusive 2026 World Cup channel on Brazilian platforms, both targeting Brazil’s audience.

34. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Argentina adds DSports channels for 2026 World Cup; Costa Rica cable users miss many matches

    Argentina's CTC adds DSports channels to air all 2026 World Cup games, while Costa Rica's Sky, Liberty and Claro lack Fox+, limiting viewers to partial coverage.

35. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights secured by Bangladesh government and Zee Entertainment

    Bangladesh approved a Tk 72.70 crore purchase of exclusive 2026 World Cup TV rights for state TV, while Zee Entertainment bought India‑subcontinent media rights and plans 10‑second ads at Rs 2.25‑2.75 lakh.

36. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Portugal's RTP, SIC and TVI Secure Free‑to‑Air Rights for 20 World Cup 2026 Matches

    RTP, SIC and TVI have jointly bought free‑to‑air rights for 20 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including all Portugal games, the opening match and the final, to be shown on open TV in Portugal.

37. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Portuguese Broadcasters RTP, SIC and TVI Secure Free-to-Air Rights for 20 2026 World Cup Matches

    RTP, SIC and TVI have secured a joint FIFA deal to broadcast 20 free‑to‑air matches of the 2026 World Cup, covering all Portugal games, the opening, semifinals and final.

38. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Portuguese broadcasters RTP, SIC and TVI secure free‑to‑air World Cup coverage

    RTP, SIC and TVI have jointly secured free‑to‑air rights for 20 FIFA World Cup matches, including all Portugal games, to be broadcast across Portugal during the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.

39. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    2026 FIFA World Cup sees 66 Serie A players; DAZN and Rai set broadcast schedule

    66 Serie A players will compete at the 2026 World Cup in North America. DAZN streams all 104 matches; Rai airs 35 games with a detailed schedule for Italian viewers.

40. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    DAZN Takes Full Control of FIFA+ Football Streaming Service

    DAZN now exclusively runs FIFA+, offering 8,500 live football events yearly and new tournament coverage, with interactive fan features, under a $1 billion partnership.

41. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    FIFA Holds Firm on $40 million Thailand World Cup 2026 Broadcast Fee, Threatening Viewer Access

    FIFA sticks to a $40 million fee for Thailand’s 2026 World Cup broadcast rights; only Jasmine International remains in talks, offering $15 million, while the government won’t fund the deal, risking no legal TV‑

42. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    DAZN secures exclusive global broadcast rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup

    DAZN will exclusively stream all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding FIFA+ content and interactive features, with coverage in Italy, Spain and Japan, says CEO Shay Segev.

43. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Portugal's RTP, SIC and TVI secure free broadcast of 20 World Cup 2026 games as Brazil's TNT Sports launches dedicated C

    Portugal’s RTP, SIC and TVI will broadcast 20 free‑to‑air World Cup 2026 matches, while Brazil’s TNT Sports launches a temporary analysis channel covering the tournament.

44. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Zee Entertainment secures FIFA rights and launches Unite8 Sports channels in India

    Zee Entertainment has secured exclusive FIFA rights through 2034 and launched the Unite8 Sports channel network in India, targeting subscriber growth and a younger audience.

45. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    FIFA seals eight‑year deal with Zee Entertainment to broadcast 2026 World Cup in India

    FIFA signed an eight‑year deal with Zee Entertainment to broadcast the 2026 World Cup and future tournaments in India, ending a months‑long rights impasse.

46. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    FIFA close to sealing $35 million India broadcast rights deal with Zee

    FIFA nears a $35 million broadcast deal for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups in India, with Zee the likely partner as negotiations conclude next week.

47. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    PRI pushes for free TV broadcast of all 2026 World Cup matches in Mexico

    PRI seeks free‑to‑air TV coverage for all 2026 World Cup games, citing high ticket costs and public funding.

48. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Cristiano Ronaldo invests in LiveModeTV to stream 2026 World Cup on YouTube

    Cristiano Ronaldo joins LiveModeTV as a strategic investor; the platform will stream the 2026 World Cup free on YouTube.

49. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Paramount+ to stream all 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Chile via DSports

    Paramount+ will broadcast all 104 2026 World Cup games in Chile through DSports, with a subscription starting at 4,299 CLP/month.

50. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    India's legal push to secure free FIFA World Cup 2026 TV broadcast amid stalled rights deals

    India's court seeks free TV of FIFA 2026 as rights deals stall in India and China, pricing cuts deepen impasse.

51. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    South Africa boosts affordable access and fan trips for 2026 FIFA World Cup

    DStv cuts prices to R199/month and SAFA plans fan trips, expanding South African access to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

52. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    FIFA faces major financial risk as World Cup TV rights remain unsold in India and China

    FIFA risks huge revenue loss after TV rights for the 2026 World Cup remain unsold in India and China.

53. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources

    FIFA lacks broadcast deals for 2026 World Cup in India and China

    FIFA still without TV rights deals for 2026 World Cup in India and China, risking broadcast blackout.

54. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    FIFA World Cup 2026 to stream on YouTube and air on DAZN in Spain

    FIFA World Cup 2026 will be YouTube's preferred digital platform, while Spain's full coverage goes to DAZN, with RTVE showing select matches.

55. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Broadcast platforms outline rights for FIFA World Cup 2026

    Platforms reveal viewing rights for FIFA World Cup 2026; CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 semifinals feature two Mexican teams and two U.S. clubs.