Every channel, every streaming service, every free-to-air option, and the cheapest path to watching all 104 matches in India. Verified by the Matchcast Editorial team.
The short answer
In India, the World Cup 2026 is carried by DD Sports plus 2 more. Free-to-air coverage is available.
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| Broadcaster | Type | Free? | Price | Notes / Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD Sports |
The cheapest way to watch the 2026 World Cup in India is free of charge: DD Sports carries the tournament without a subscription — accessible via terrestrial TV antenna and the broadcaster's own free streaming app.
Every broadcaster listed above offers apps on the major living-room and mobile platforms. You can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India on:
Yes — at least one broadcaster in India will offer World Cup 2026 matches free to watch: DD Sports. See the broadcaster grid above for the complete list.
3 broadcasters carry the World Cup 2026 in India: DD Sports, Unite8 Sports, ZEE5. Full broadcaster grid with pricing is above.
Yes — every streaming platform listed above has apps on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and major smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony). For free-to-air channels you can typically use the broadcaster's official app on the same devices, plus terrestrial reception with a digital antenna. Cast to your TV from your phone using Chromecast, AirPlay, or the platform's in-app cast button.
| Free to Air |
| Yes |
| Free |
| Smart TV, mobile, web; cast via Chromecast/AirPlay |
| Unite8 Sports | TV | No | — | Smart TV, mobile, web; cast via Chromecast/AirPlay |
|---|
| ZEE5 | TV | No | — | Smart TV, mobile, web; cast via Chromecast/AirPlay |
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If you are travelling outside India during the tournament, a VPN can keep you connected to the streaming services you already subscribe to in your home country. Each broadcaster's terms of service govern whether this is permitted — read the small print before connecting. Matchcast does not host or proxy streams and does not endorse using a VPN to bypass legitimate geo-restrictions.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Hosted across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — the first World Cup with three host nations — the expanded 48-team format means 104 matches, up from 64. The Final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026.