The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be shown live and free in Australia, with SBS holding exclusive broadcast rights for the tournament. Fans will be able to watch every match on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand without needing a paid sports subscription.
The tournament kicks off on June 12 AEST, with SBS coverage beginning from 4am for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The 2026 edition will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with an expanded schedule of 104 matches.
Key Details
- Australian broadcaster: SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand
- Streaming platform: SBS On Demand
- Cost: Live and free in Australia
- Total matches: 104
- Opening match: Mexico v South Africa
- Coverage starts: 4am AEST on June 12
- Australia’s group: Group D with Türkiye, USA and Paraguay
Watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 on SBS
Australian viewers can watch matches live on SBS and SBS VICELAND, while every game will also stream through SBS On Demand. The same platform will carry full match replays, condensed matches and highlights after games finish.
Before the tournament begins, viewers should update the SBS On Demand app, sign in on the devices they plan to use and enable notifications for match alerts. This is especially useful for early-morning fixtures and Socceroos games outside regular viewing hours.
Australia’s Group D match schedule
Australia begin their Group D campaign against TĂĽrkiye at BC Place in Vancouver. The match kicks off at 9:00pm local time on Saturday, June 13, which is 2:00pm AEST on Sunday, June 14.
The Socceroos then face the United States at Seattle Stadium. That game starts at 12:00pm local time on Friday, June 19, which is 5:00am AEST on Saturday, June 20.
Australia’s final group match is against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara. Kick-off is 7:00pm local time on Thursday, June 25, or 12:00pm AEST on Friday, June 26.
All three Australia fixtures will be shown on SBS and streamed live on SBS On Demand.
Replays, highlights and football extras
SBS On Demand will carry full match replays after every game, including pre-game and post-game coverage. Viewers will also be able to watch 30-minute mini matches, 12-minute extended highlights and quick three-minute highlight packages.
In the build-up to the tournament, SBS On Demand will also feature football documentaries, classic FIFA World Cup matches and the FIFA+ FAST channel, which includes live matches, classic games and original football programming.
The SBS Sport website will support the coverage with a dedicated FIFA World Cup 2026 hub, including match information, analysis, video content and tournament updates.
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