World Cup
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World Cup — where to watch on satellite TV & streaming
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South Africa📊 Standings
World Cup — current season table
World Cup Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 |  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
World Cup standings — P: Played · W: Won · D: Draw · L: Lost · GF: Goals For · GA: Goals Against · GD: Goal Difference · Pts: Points
About FIFA World Cup
The world's biggest sporting event — held every 4 years, the 2026 edition expands to 48 teams across USA, Canada and Mexico.
Competition Format
2026 format: 48 teams in 12 groups of 4. Top 2 + 8 best third-placed teams advance to round of 32. Then knockout rounds to the final.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup Live — TV Rights by Country
FIFA World Cup is broadcast in over 100 countries. Rights are split across satellite, cable and streaming platforms depending on your region.
| Country | TV Channels | Streaming | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | BBC One (free), ITV (free) | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | FREE |
| 🇺🇸United States | Fox Sports (free), Telemundo (free) | Fox Sports app, Peacock | FREE |
| 🇫🇷France | TF1 (free), M6 (free) | TF1+, 6play | FREE |
| 🇩🇪Germany | ARD (free), ZDF (free) | ARD Mediathek, ZDF Mediathek | FREE |
| 🇪🇸Spain | RTVE (free) | RTVE Play | FREE |
| 🇮🇹Italy | RAI (free) | RaiPlay | FREE |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | TV Globo (free), SporTV | Globoplay | FREE |
| 🇮🇳India | Sports18 (free in India) | JioCinema (free) | FREE |
| 🌍Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports, Qatar TV (free) | beIN Connect | FREE |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport (DStv), NTA (free — Nigeria) | DStv Stream | FREE |
| 🇦🇺Australia | SBS (free) | SBS On Demand | FREE |
Watching FIFA World Cup Abroad?
World Cup 2026 will have free-to-air coverage in most countries. A VPN is useful to access your home country's free stream if you're abroad during the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the 2026 World Cup be held?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 stadiums.
Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch?
Yes — in most major countries, the World Cup will be broadcast free-to-air. In the UK: BBC and ITV. In the USA: Fox Sports and Telemundo. In France: TF1. In Germany: ARD and ZDF. In India: JioCinema.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams — up from 32 in 2022. Europe (UEFA) gets 16 spots, Africa (CAF) gets 9, Asia (AFC) gets 8.5.
Who won the last World Cup?
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, beating France on penalties in the final. Lionel Messi was named Player of the Tournament.
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