How to Watch World Cup 2026 in Germany
Complete guide to every TV channel and streaming service showing the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Germany. Updated for all 104 matches — June 11 to July 19, 2026.
World Cup 2026 TV Channels in Germany
How to Stream World Cup 2026 in Germany
ARD Mediathek and ZDF Mediathek offer free online streaming of their World Cup matches. MagentaTV is required for all 104 matches.
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Germany — Full Broadcast Guide
Germany has strong free-to-air World Cup coverage via public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, who share rights to key matches including all Germany games in the group stage. MagentaTV (Deutsche Telekom) holds rights to all 104 matches. Germany is among the top contenders for the 2026 World Cup title under their new generation of talent.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches, there is more World Cup football than ever before. Germany fans can expect matches spread throughout the day due to the North American time zones.
The World Cup 2026 Final takes place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. All major broadcasters in Germany will carry the Final live.
Germany World Cup 2026 Squad— Group E
| # | Player | Club | Age | Ht | Foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | O Oliver Baumann Goalkeeper | Hoffenheim | — | — | — |
| — | M Manuel Neuer Goalkeeper | Bayern Munich | — | — | — |
| — | A Alexander Nubel Goalkeeper | Stuttgart | — | — | — |
| — | W Waldemar Anton Defender | Borussia Dortmund | — | — | — |
| — | N Nathaniel Brown Defender | Eintracht Frankfurt | — | — | — |
| — | J Joshua Kimmich Defender | Bayern Munich | — | — | — |
| — | D David Raum Defender | RB Leipzig | — | — | — |
| — | A Antonio Rudiger Defender | Real Madrid | — | — | — |
| — | N Nico Schlotterbeck Defender | Borussia Dortmund | — | — | — |
| — | J Jonathan Tah Defender | Bayern Munich | — | — | — |
| — | M Malick Thiaw Defender | Newcastle | — | — | — |
| — | N Nadiem Amiri Midfielder | Mainz | — | — | — |
| — | L Leon Goretzka Midfielder | Bayern Munich | — | — | — |
| — | P Pascal Gross Midfielder | Brighton | — | — | — |
| — | L Lennart Karl Midfielder | Bayern Munich | — | — | — |
| — | J Jamie Leweling Midfielder | Stuttgart | — | — | — |
| — | J Jamal Musiala Midfielder | Bayern Munich | — | — | — |
| — | F Felix Nmecha Midfielder | Borussia Dortmund | — | — | — |
| — | A Aleksandar Pavlovic Midfielder | Bayern Munich | — | — | — |
| — | L Leroy Sane Midfielder | Galatasaray | — | — | — |
| — | A Angelo Stiller Midfielder | Stuttgart | — | — | — |
| — | F Florian Wirtz Midfielder | Liverpool | — | — | — |
| — | M Maximilian Beier Forward | Borussia Dortmund | — | — | — |
| — | K Kai Havertz Forward | Arsenal | — | — | — |
| — | D Deniz Undav Forward | Stuttgart | — | — | — |
| — | N Nick Woltemade Forward | Newcastle | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Germany?
The World Cup 2026 in Germany is broadcast on ARD (Das Erste), ZDF, MagentaTV, RTL. ARD Mediathek and ZDF Mediathek offer free online streaming of their World Cup matches. MagentaTV is required for all 104 matches.
Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Germany?
Yes — there is free-to-air World Cup coverage available in Germany. Check the channel list above for free options.
What time are World Cup 2026 matches in Germany?
Matches are played in North American time zones. In Germany (CEST (UTC+2) during the tournament), group stage matches typically kick off at various times throughout the day and evening. Check LiveFootballOnSat's schedule for exact kick-off times converted to your local timezone.
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 abroad from Germany?
Outside Germany during the tournament? A VPN lets you access ARD Mediathek and ZDF Mediathek for free World Cup coverage. A VPN is the most reliable option for accessing geo-restricted streams.
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