World Cup 2026 on ITV: Watch coverage and daily TV schedule

The ITV will have live coverage of the World Cup 2026.

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Published: Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 11:20 am

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The World Cup 2026 concludes with Sunday's final, which will be live on ITV.

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Holders Argentina are set to face European champions Spain on Sunday as Lionel Messi bids to deny the nation where he made his name.

ITV and BBC's coverage means every match from the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States – and there are 104 of them after the expansion to 48 teams – will be live on free-to-air TV.

Radio Times brings you all the details on how to watch ITV coverage of the World Cup 2026.

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How to watch the World Cup 2026 on ITV

ITV is set to show 51 matches throughout this summer's tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The majority of games will be broadcast live on ITV1, though other channels will be used for the final round of group stage matches when games kick off simultaneously.

Viewers can also tune in to watch on ITVX on a range of platforms, including laptops, mobiles, and tablets.

All 104 games at World Cup 2026 will be broadcast free-to-air, with BBC and ITV splitting the coverage for UK fans – though both will show the final.

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World Cup 2026 ITV coverage schedule

All UK time. All subject to change. England and Scotland games in bold.

Final

Sunday 19 July

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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.

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