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The WC26 is the biggest football tournament in the sport’s history — 48 teams, 12 groups, 104 matches played across 16 venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico over 39 extraordinary days. And bet365 has confirmed that every single game will be available to watch live and for free for eligible customers in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Greece and Australia who have a funded account or have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
From the opening fixture in Mexico City on 11 June to the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July, bet365 will stream the lot — group stage, knockouts, semi-finals and the final itself. All on your phone, tablet or desktop.
Watch on bet365The Offer at a Glance
| Bookmaker | bet365 |
| What’s available | Live streaming of every WC 2026 match |
| Total matches | 104 |
| Tournament dates | 11 June – 19 July 2026 |
| Eligible countries | UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Greece, Australia |
| Eligibility requirement | Funded sports account, or a bet placed in the last 24 hours |
| Devices | Mobile, tablet, desktop |
How to Watch: Live Streaming on bet365
Accessing live streaming on bet365 is quick and straightforward. Here’s how to get up and running:
- Register/Log in to your bet365 account
- Navigate to In-Play — the link is at the top of the homepage
- Select Football and browse to the WC 26 fixture you want
- Click the play icon ▶ next to any event — any match showing a play icon is available to stream
Alternatively, navigate to the World Cup section directly from the homepage. Any match with an available stream will display the play button alongside it.
💡 Tip: Make sure your browser or system view settings are at 100% zoom or below for the best viewing experience.
Eligibility
To watch live streams on bet365 you simply need one of the following:
- A funded sports account (i.e. there is money in your account), OR
- A bet placed within the last 24 hours
That’s it. No additional sign-up or separate subscription is required.
Watch on bet365WC 26: Dates, Schedule & UK Times (BST)
The tournament is spread across four North American time zones — Eastern, Central and Pacific across the US/Canada, plus Central Standard Time in Mexico. UK kick-off times therefore range from as early as 5pm BST for East Coast afternoon matches to as late as 5am BST for late-night West Coast games.
The good news for UK fans: most headline fixtures — including all three of England’s group stage games — fall in the comfortable 8pm–10pm BST prime-time window.
All times in the tables below are British Summer Time (BST). Netherlands customers: add 1 hour (CEST). Greece customers: add 2 hours (EEST). Australian customers: please check your local AEST/AEDT equivalent.
Tournament Dates at a Glance
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Group stage | 11 June – 27 June 2026 |
| Round of 32 | Approx. 30 June – 3 July 2026 |
| Round of 16 | Approx. 5–8 July 2026 |
| Quarter-finals | Approx. 10–11 July 2026 |
| Semi-finals | Approx. 14–15 July 2026 |
| Third-place play-off | Friday 18 July 2026 |
| The Final | Sunday 19 July 2026, MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
Knockout stage dates are approximate pending official tournament confirmation.
England Group Stage Fixtures (BST) 🏴
England are in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama — and all three fixtures fall in very watchable evening slots:
| Match | Date | UK Kick-Off (BST) | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England vs Croatia | Wed 17 June | 9pm | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | ITV |
| England vs Ghana | Tue 23 June | 9pm | Gillette Stadium, Boston | BBC |
| Panama vs England | Sat 27 June | 10pm | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | ITV |
England vs Croatia on 17 June is one of the tournament’s most anticipated early fixtures — a rematch echoing the nations’ historic 2018 meeting.
Scotland Group Stage Fixtures (BST) 🏴
Scotland are in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. Their fixtures skew later in UK time:
| Match | Date | UK Kick-Off (BST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haiti vs Scotland | Sat 13 June | 2am (rolls into Sun 14 June) | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Scotland vs Morocco | Fri 19 June | 11pm | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Wed 24 June | 11pm | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
Selected Fixtures: First Week of the Group Stage
The tournament opens with a full week of action. Below is a selection of high-profile matches from the opening week — all streamable live on bet365.
| Match | Group | Date | UK Kick-Off (BST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa (Opening Match) | A | Thu 11 June | 8pm | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | B | Fri 12 June | 8pm | Toronto Stadium |
| Qatar vs Switzerland | B | Sat 13 June | 8pm | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| Brazil vs Morocco | C | Sat 13 June | 11pm | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Germany vs Curacao | E | Sun 14 June | 6pm | Houston Stadium |
| Netherlands vs Japan | F | Sun 14 June | 9pm | Dallas Stadium |
| Spain vs Cape Verde | H | Mon 15 June | 5pm | Atlanta Stadium |
| Belgium vs Egypt | G | Mon 15 June | 8pm | Seattle Stadium |
| France vs Senegal | I | Tue 16 June | 8pm | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ |
| Portugal vs DR Congo | K | Wed 17 June | 6pm | Houston Stadium |
| England vs Croatia | L | Wed 17 June | 9pm | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
All 104 WC26 matches are available to eligible bet365 customers. The above is a selection of marquee first-week fixtures.
All 12 Groups at a Glance
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia |
| B | Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland |
| C | Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland |
| D | USA, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey |
| E | Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador |
| F | Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia |
| G | Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand |
| H | Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay |
| I | France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway |
| J | Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan |
| K | Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia |
| L | England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama |
The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups, advance to the Round of 32.
Streaming Features
bet365’s live streaming service is far more than a simple TV feed. For the World Cup, the platform brings together a range of features designed to put you in control of how you watch:
- Bet In-Stream — By combining full-screen streaming and bet slip functionality, this feature lets you watch and place bets simultaneously, without ever leaving the stream
- Video Wall — Watch multiple live matches at once in a multi-screen view — ideal for those simultaneous 8pm kick-offs on the final day of the group stage
- Floating Window — Keep the stream visible as you browse other markets or your bet slip
- Full-Screen Mode — Maximise any stream for a fully immersive viewing experience
- Highlights and Audio Commentary — Available where provided on selected events
- My Bets Stream Viewer — Keep an eye on open bets directly alongside the live action
All of this is available across mobile, tablet and desktop — bet365 streams over 750,000 sporting events every year, and the infrastructure behind the World Cup coverage reflects that scale.
Watch on bet365Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch every WC26 match on bet365?
Yes. bet365 has confirmed it will live stream all 104 World Cup matches for eligible customers in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Greece and Australia — from the opening game on 11 June right through to the final on 19 July.
Do I need to pay to access bet365’s live streams?
No additional subscription or payment is required. The streaming service is available to eligible customers at no extra cost — you simply need either a funded sports account or a bet placed in the last 24 hours.
What do I need to access live streaming on bet365?
You need a bet365 account that either has funds in it, or has had a bet placed within the last 24 hours. You will also need a device and a connection that meets bet365’s standard system requirements.
Can I watch matches on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The live streaming service is available across mobile, tablet and desktop. It works through the bet365 app and via browser on any device.
What time do WC26 matches kick off in the UK?
Because the tournament spans four North American time zones, UK kick-off times (BST) range from approximately 5pm to 5am. Most headline matches fall between 8pm and midnight. All three of England’s group stage games kick off between 9pm and 10pm BST.
The streaming offer shows UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Greece and Australia — what if I’m elsewhere?
The confirmed eligible countries for this World Cup streaming offer are UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Greece and Australia. Availability for customers in other countries is not confirmed.
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