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In Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on Canal 5 (TelevisaUnivision), TV Azteca and ViX. Canal 5 (TelevisaUnivision) and TV Azteca stream matches at no cost.
Watch free in Mexico
Canal 5 (TelevisaUnivision) streams the World Cup free in Mexico. Watching from abroad, or it is geo-blocked? A VPN unlocks it from anywhere.
As one of three co-host nations, Mexico carries enormous expectation into 2026 alongside the historic opportunity of hosting games at the iconic Estadio Azteca for a third time. El Tri's matches will be broadcast free over-the-air on Las Estrellas and TV Azteca, accessible to virtually every Mexican household.
ViX Premium subscription required for live sports. From $6.99/month (with ads). The free tier of ViX does not include live World Cup streams.
Did You Know?
The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the only stadium to have hosted two FIFA World Cup finals, in 1970 and 1986. For 2026 it will host further matches, making it the most storied venue in World Cup history.
Yes. Canal 5 (TelevisaUnivision) and TV Azteca stream matches free in Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Mexico on Canal 5 (TelevisaUnivision), TV Azteca, ViX.
A VPN can unlock free streams from Australia (SBS On Demand), which carries all 104 matches free, and the UK (BBC iPlayer plus ITVX). These services are geo-restricted, so a VPN is needed to access them from outside those countries. 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 Mexico the opening match starts at June 11 at 19:00 CST. 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. ViX broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico with a subscription. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Mexico with a VPN.