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Kicks off 11 June 2026

IPTV World Cup 2026 — Live in 4K, 4K, £6.67/mo

World Cup kicks off 11 June. All 104 games, group stage to the final, in 4K. £6.67 a month. No contract. Live in five minutes on whatever screen you've got.

48 nations, 16 venues, three host countries. We carry the international feeds for live coverage — including the 3pm Saturday window most UK setups blackout. 45,000+ live channels and 80,000+ on-demand titles on top of the World Cup, same plan, no upcharge.

Tournament guide by · updated for the 2026 tournament · kicking off 35 days from now

World Cup 2026 stadium packed with fans during a knockout match in 4K
World Cup 2026

48 nations. 104 matches. One subscription. Sorted.

Countdown to Kick-Off

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Estadio Azteca, opening match, 11 June 2026. Get set up before then.

48
Teams
12
Groups
104
Matches
16
Venues
3
Countries
4K
Streaming

Live in 4K, 4K, One Plan

Group stage, knockouts, the final. 104 games across 39 days. All on the international feeds we carry — one login, one subscription.

All 104 Matches. Every One.

Group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, quarters, semis, third-place play-off, the final. The lot. From Mexico City on 11 June to MetLife on 19 July. No matches missing, no PPV upcharges, no hunting around for the right channel.

4K Where the Source Has It

Where the host broadcast is in 4K, that's what you get on the screen. Most of the prime-time fixtures and the knockout rounds. You'll need a 4K telly and a steady 25 Mbps line. That's it — no 4K pack, no add-on.

International Feeds, Pick Your Commentary

We carry the host country broadcasters and a stack of international feeds. English, Spanish, Arabic, French, Portuguese, German. Switch mid-match if the commentary's annoying you. It's all included.

Catch-Up If You Sleep Through One

Late kick-offs from California will land at 3 AM UK. Don't worry. Catch-up lets you watch the full 90 minutes the next morning without spoilers. Same goes for the early afternoon games if you're at work.

Pre-Match, Half-Time, Post-Match

Build-up, punditry, tactical breakdowns, player interviews, the lot. It plays like a proper broadcast because that's exactly what it is — the same world feed everyone else gets, just on your sofa for £6.67 a month.

16 Venues, 3 Countries

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. SoFi in LA, AT&T in Dallas, Hard Rock in Miami, BMO Field in Toronto, BC Place in Vancouver. The biggest tournament ever held — every venue covered.

Every Stage, Covered

Seven phases from kick-off to trophy lift. Here's what's on each one and how to watch it.

Group Stage

11–27 June 2026 · 72 matches

12 groups, four teams each, three matches per side. England in their group, Scotland in theirs, Argentina defending, France gunning for them, USA and Mexico playing on home turf. Some games kick off 5 PM UK, some land 1 AM.

How to watch: Every group game on the international feed. Pick your commentary. Catch-up the late ones in the morning.

Round of 32

28 June – 3 July 2026 · 16 matches

Brand new round. Top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed sides. First time it's ever been done at a World Cup. Expect chaos — a couple of giants will go out here, that's the nature of an expanded bracket.

How to watch: All 16 ties live, plus extra time and pens if it goes the distance. 4K on the prime fixtures.

Round of 16

4–7 July 2026 · 8 matches

Now it's serious. Eight ties, one a day, no second chances. The favourites are still in. The dark horses have proven they belong. Penalties heartbreak starts here.

How to watch: Every match start to finish. Pre-match analysis, full 90, plus added time if you stay up.

Quarter-Finals

9–11 July 2026 · 4 matches

Four ties across three days. The standard of football climbs every round. By this point the bracket's down to the eight best sides on the planet — live coverage a potential classic.

How to watch: All four quarters in 4K. Half-time analysis from the studio feeds. Saved for catch-up if you're working.

Semi-Finals

14–15 July 2026 · 2 matches

Two matches. Winners go to the final, losers to the third-place play-off. The pressure on these games is unreal. Argentina-Brazil, France-England, Spain-Germany — any of them is possible.

How to watch: Both semis live in 4K. International feed, your choice of commentary, full broadcast production.

Third-Place Play-Off

18 July 2026 · 1 match

The most-mocked fixture in football. Two heartbroken sides playing for a bronze. But they always end up entertaining — neither team's got anything to lose, and you get goals.

How to watch: Live, full 90, on the same plan. Worth it for the open football alone.

The Final

19 July 2026 · MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Sunday 19 July, MetLife Stadium just outside New York City. 82,500 capacity, kicking off mid-evening UK time. The biggest match in football for four years. Whoever wins lifts the trophy on US soil.

How to watch: 4K. International feed. Pre-match build-up, the anthem, 90 minutes plus extra time if needed, the trophy lift, the lap of honour. Every second.

Watch Your Nation

England, Scotland, the holders, the hosts, the dark horses. Every nation's matches on the same plan.

England

UEFA, FIFA #4, Bellingham

Scotland

UEFA, FIFA #39, McGinn

Argentina

Holders, FIFA #1, Messi

France

UEFA, FIFA #2, Mbappé

Spain

UEFA, FIFA #3, Yamal

Brazil

CONMEBOL, FIFA #5, Vinicius Jr

Germany

UEFA, FIFA #6, Wirtz

Portugal

UEFA, FIFA #7, Ronaldo

Netherlands

UEFA, FIFA #10, Gakpo

USA

Hosts, FIFA #11, Pulisic

Mexico

Hosts, FIFA #15, Giménez

Canada

Hosts, FIFA #41, Davies

Plus 36 more nations across UEFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, CAF, AFC and OFC. See all 48 teams.

16 Venues, 3 Countries

Mexico City to Vancouver, Boston to Los Angeles. Every host city, every stadium, live coverage in your subscription.

Estadio Azteca

Mexico City, Mexico

Opening match · 87,523

MetLife Stadium

East Rutherford (NYC), USA

The Final · 82,500

AT&T Stadium

Arlington (Dallas), USA

Knockouts · 80,000

SoFi Stadium

Inglewood (LA), USA

Group + KO · 70,240

Hard Rock Stadium

Miami, USA

Group + KO · 65,326

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta, USA

Group + KO · 71,000

NRG Stadium

Houston, USA

Group + KO · 72,220

Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City, USA

Group + KO · 76,416

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia, USA

Group + KO · 69,176

Lumen Field

Seattle, USA

Group + KO · 69,000

Levi's Stadium

Santa Clara (SF Bay), USA

Group + KO · 68,500

Gillette Stadium

Foxborough (Boston), USA

Group + KO · 65,878

Estadio BBVA

Monterrey, Mexico

Group · 53,500

Estadio Akron

Guadalajara, Mexico

Group · 49,850

BMO Field

Toronto, Canada

Group · 30,000

BC Place

Vancouver, Canada

Group · 54,500

Estadio Azteca opens it. MetLife Stadium closes it. Full venue guide with capacities and key matches.

The 3pm Saturday Window

Here's the bit UK fans always ask about.

The 2026 World Cup brings together every host-country feed in one place. Group stage to the final, all live and all in 4K — included in every plan with no add-ons.

Same applies to any World Cup match that lands in that window. If kick-off is 3pm Saturday UK, you watch it. No blackout, no upcharge, no faff.

Goes for league football too — more on the 3pm kick-off window here.

IPTV vs The Old Way

What you actually get for £6.67 a month versus the full pay-TV bundle to watch live coverage.

FeatureIPTVJoy IPTVTraditional pay-TV
Monthly cost£6.67/mo£50–£80/mo bundle
World Cup matchesAll 104, every stageSplit across 2–3 broadcasters
International feedsIncluded — host country + 6+ languagesMostly UK feed only
4KWhere the host source has itLimited / extra fee
ContractNone — leave anytime12–24 months
DevicesFirestick, Smart TV, phone, laptopBox or app supplied
Catch-up for late kicksFull 90, no spoilersHighlights only
Setup timeAbout 5 minutesEngineer visit / box swap

One subscription, live coverage, every stage, in 4K, on the device you already own. No engineer, no contract, no waiting. See pricing or read what other UK viewers say.

Football fans in a packed stadium during a World Cup 2026 knockout match

Get Set Up Now

Three steps. About five minutes. Sorted before kick-off.

1

Grab a plan

£6.67/month or £79.99 for the year, paid by card or PayPal. No contract. 7-day money-back if you change your mind.

2

Install on your device

Firestick, Samsung Smart TV, iPhone, Android, laptop. Login details land in your inbox in seconds. About five minutes from email to live football.

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Be ready for kick-off

Test it on the warm-up friendlies in May. By 11 June you're sorted — live coverage, every stage, every goal, in 4K.

World Cup IPTV FAQ

The questions UK fans actually ask — answered straight, no waffle.

How do I watch the World Cup 2026 in the UK?

Pick a plan from £6.67/month, install on your Firestick or Smart TV, and you're live in five minutes. Every one of the 104 matches is on the international feeds we carry — group stage through to the final. No need to juggle three different broadcasters or hunt around for the right channel.

Is the BBC showing every World Cup 2026 match?

UK rights for the World Cup are split between the free-to-air broadcasters and the picks change tournament to tournament. With IPTVJoy you don't need to track that — live coverage is on a single subscription via international host-country feeds. One login, all 104 games.

Can I watch every World Cup 2026 match in 4K?

Yes — where the host broadcast is in 4K, we pass it straight through. Most of the prime-time fixtures, the knockout rounds, and the final are reliably 4K. Group-stage early kick-offs are usually HD. You'll need a 4K telly and a 25 Mbps line for the best picture.

Is World Cup weekend coverage in 4K?

Yes. Live coverage of every World Cup match in 4K — group stage, knockouts, the final. Available on every plan with no add-ons. See football coverage details.

What time are the World Cup 2026 matches in UK time?

Matches kick off across four North American time zones, so UK times range roughly from 5 PM (early afternoon eastern) to 4 AM (late western). Knockout rounds and the final are usually evening UK time — the 19 July final kicks off mid-evening. Catch-up covers the late ones if you can't stay up.

Do I need a VPN to watch the World Cup on IPTV?

Not for our service — the channels work straight out of the box on a UK connection. Some users like a VPN for general privacy on Wi-Fi, which is fine and won't break anything. But you don't need one to make the World Cup feeds play.

Can I watch the World Cup on a Firestick?

Yes — the Amazon Firestick is the most common setup. It's a five-minute install: sideload the player, log in with your details, you're done. Works on every Firestick model, including 4K Max. Step-by-step on the Firestick setup guide.

Does this work on a Samsung Smart TV?

Yes. Samsung Tizen has native IPTV player apps in the app store. Install, log in with the credentials we email you, and the channel list loads — no Firestick, no extra hardware. Full instructions on the Samsung Smart TV setup guide.

Is there a contract for the World Cup subscription?

No contract. Pay monthly at £6.67/mo or grab the year for £79.99 (one device). Cancel any time, no exit fees, no auto-renew traps. If you only want it for the tournament window, the monthly plan covers June and July with change to spare.

Does the free trial work during the World Cup?

Yes — the 24-hour free trial gives you full access including the international sport feeds. Test it on the warm-up friendlies in May, make sure your device, your line speed and the channel list all work for you, then upgrade before kick-off on 11 June. Start the free trial here.

How many World Cup 2026 matches are there?

104 matches in total. The expanded 48-team format means 12 groups of four (72 group games), then a brand-new Round of 32, Round of 16, quarters, semis, third-place play-off, and the final. All 104 are included in your subscription — no PPV, no add-on.

When does the World Cup 2026 start and end?

Kick-off is 11 June 2026 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. The final is 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. 39 days of football across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Get set up in May so you're ready for the opening game.

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Watch World Cup 2026 on IPTV — Live in 4K, 4K, £6.67/mo

World Cup kicks off 11 June. All 104 games — group stage to the final — in 4K. £6.67 a month, no contract, live in five minutes. Test it free for 24 hours on the warm-up friendlies and be ready before the opening whistle in Mexico City.

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