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In Malaysia, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on RTM TV1, Astro and sooka. RTM TV1 streams matches at no cost.
Malaysia's multicultural fan base makes every World Cup a vibrant national event with passionate support for Brazil, Argentina, and European sides. RTM TV1 offers free state coverage of selected matches while Astro provides the most comprehensive pay-TV package covering all 104 games.
Malaysia's dominant pay-TV platform with comprehensive World Cup rights. Astro subscription packages from RM 99/month include dedicated sports channels.
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Malaysia hosted the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship, which was won by Brazil and attended by record crowds, marking the country's most significant hosting role in world football and inspiring a generation of local supporters.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Malaysia on RTM TV1, Astro, sooka.
Yes. BBC iPlayer (UK) and SBS On Demand (Australia) both stream all 104 World Cup matches completely free. Both services are geo-restricted but a VPN such as NordVPN (https://nordvpn.com) unlocks them from Malaysia. Get NordVPN - 74% Off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and runs through to the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The 2026 World Cup opening match kicks off on June 11, 2026 at 20:00 CDT (01:00 UTC on June 12). In Malaysia the opening match starts at June 12 at 09:00 MYT. Subsequent matches run daily until the final on July 19, 2026, with kick-off times of 15:00, 18:00, and 21:00 CDT on most matchdays.
Yes. Astro broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Malaysia with a subscription. BBC iPlayer (UK) and SBS On Demand (Australia) also stream all 104 matches free and are accessible from Malaysia with a VPN.