How to watch the World Cup 2026 live and in 4K
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. It's the first 48-nation World Cup — a record 104 matches. Here's the full schedule by stage, every host city, and how to watch every game live in 4K on any device.
World Cup 2026 schedule by stage
| Stage | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Group stage | June 11 – 27, 2026 | 72 matches · 12 groups of four |
| Round of 32 | June 28 – July 3, 2026 | New knockout round (48-team format) |
| Round of 16 | July 4 – 7, 2026 | Last 16 |
| Quarter-finals | July 9 – 11, 2026 | Last 8 |
| Semi-finals | July 14 – 15, 2026 | Last 4 |
| Third-place play-off | July 18, 2026 | Bronze final |
| Final | July 19, 2026 | MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey |
Dates follow FIFA's official match calendar; individual kick-off times vary by host city and time zone.
How to watch every match in 4K
You don't need cable. A streaming subscription delivers every game to any screen in up to 4K — set up in about five minutes.
Choose a plan
Pick a WatchifyTV subscription — every plan includes full tournament access in 4K at no extra cost.
Install a player
On your TV, Firestick, phone or computer, install IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate (free).
Log in
Use the Xtream Codes details we send you on WhatsApp, then open the Sports category.
Watch every match
All 104 games across every group are there, live, with catch-up so you never miss a kick-off.
All 16 host cities
World Cup 2026 — frequently asked
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 — the opening match is in Mexico City and the final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
It is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico across 16 host cities — the first 48-team, three-nation World Cup.
How many matches are there?
A record 104 matches will be played, up from 64, because the tournament has expanded to 48 teams in 12 groups of four.
How can I watch every World Cup 2026 match in 4K?
With a WatchifyTV subscription you get every match live in up to 4K on any device — Smart TV, Firestick, Android, iOS or computer. Setup takes about five minutes and full tournament coverage is included in every plan.
Do I need cable to watch the World Cup?
No. A streaming subscription delivers every game over the internet to whatever screen you have, with no cable box, contract or equipment rental.
Don't miss a single match
Every World Cup 2026 game, live and in 4K, plus 22,000+ channels and 120,000+ movies & series — included with every plan.
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