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In Senegal, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on RTS (Radio Television Senegalaise) and Canal+ Afrique. RTS (Radio Television Senegalaise) streams matches at no cost.
Watch free in Senegal
RTS (Radio Television Senegalaise) streams the World Cup free in Senegal. Watching from abroad, or it is geo-blocked? A VPN unlocks it from anywhere.
Senegal has become West Africa's foremost footballing nation, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022 and qualifying for consecutive World Cups with a squad built around Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly. RTS broadcasts selected matches free as the national public broadcaster, with Canal+ providing complete coverage for subscribers.
Canal+ subscription required. Full coverage of all 104 matches. Available via satellite and MyCanal streaming app.
Watching from outside Senegal?
SBS On Demand streams all 104 matches free, and BBC iPlayer with ITVX carries the full tournament in the UK. A VPN lets you access either service from Senegal at no extra cost.
VPN use is legal in most countries. Always check local regulations.
Did You Know?
Senegal's shock 1-0 victory over defending champions France at the 2002 World Cup, their very first tournament, was one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history. They went on to reach the quarterfinals, equalling the best result by an African nation at that point.
Yes. RTS (Radio Television Senegalaise) streams matches free in Senegal.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Senegal on RTS (Radio Television Senegalaise), Canal+ Afrique.
Yes. SBS On Demand (Australia) streams all 104 World Cup matches completely free, and BBC iPlayer with ITVX (UK) carries the full tournament between them. These services are geo-restricted but a VPN such as NordVPN (https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=149286&url_id=902) unlocks them from Senegal. 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 Senegal the opening match starts at June 12 at 01:00 GMT. 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. Canal+ Afrique broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Senegal with a subscription. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Senegal with a VPN.