The FIFA World Cup 2026 is approaching fast, and fans across the United Kingdom will be able to follow every moment of the tournament through free-to-air broadcasts on BBC and ITV.

This edition of the World Cup is historic in scale — for the first time, 48 national teams will compete for the title, making it the largest World Cup ever staged. The tournament will be hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

UK viewers can find a full schedule of match broadcasts and radio commentary listings across both BBC and ITV platforms, covering which games each broadcaster will air throughout the competition.