FIFA World Cup 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest and most ambitious football tournament in history, featuring 48 national teams competing across 104 matches in 16 world-class stadiums throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with the opening ceremony and first match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the grand final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams (expanded from 32), with 12 groups of four teams each. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new round of 32 before the traditional knockout stages begin.

For United Kingdom viewers, the BBC and ITV have agreed a rights-sharing deal that sees each broadcaster show approximately 34 live matches through the group stage and knockout rounds. BBC One and BBC iPlayer carry half of the fixtures, with ITV1 and ITVX broadcasting the remainder. England group stage matches are split between both channels — the opener against Croatia (17 June, 21:00 BST) airs on ITV1, the second match against Ghana (23 June) is on BBC One, and the final group game against Panama (27 June, 22:00 BST) returns to ITV1. Scotland compete in Group C against Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti, with all matches also covered on UK terrestrial television.

However, the combined BBC and ITV coverage only accounts for approximately 68 of the 104 total matches. XiroTV fills this gap entirely by providing access to every single match — all 72 group stage fixtures, all 16 round of 32 matches, all 8 round of 16 ties, all 4 quarter-finals, both semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the final — in both HD and 4K Ultra HD quality. Unlike terrestrial coverage, XiroTV streams are available live and on-demand, meaning fans who miss a late-night kick-off (many matches start at 22:00 or 01:00 BST due to the North American time zones) can watch the full replay at their convenience.

The optimal IPTV setup for World Cup viewing depends on your device. For Amazon Firestick 4K and Fire TV Cube users, TiviMate is the gold standard — its multi-screen feature allows you to watch two matches simultaneously side by side, perfect for overlapping group stage fixtures. The premium version (one-time purchase of approximately £4) also supports recording, catch-up TV, and an advanced electronic programme guide (EPG) that shows upcoming kick-off times. IBO Player Pro is the best alternative for users who prefer a simpler interface and is available directly from the Amazon Appstore without sideloading.

Samsung and LG Smart TV owners should use IBO Player Pro, which is available natively from the Samsung Tizen App Store and LG Content Store. The app supports Xtream Codes API login — enter your XiroTV server URL, username, and password, and channels load within 60 seconds. For iPhone and iPad users, IBO Player Pro from the App Store supports AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture, allowing you to follow a match while using other apps. Android users on phones, tablets, and TV boxes (Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box) have the widest app selection — TiviMate, IBO Player Pro, and Hot IPTV Player are all excellent choices.

For the best 4K streaming experience during high-demand World Cup matches, we strongly recommend a wired Ethernet connection, a minimum broadband speed of 25 Mbps (50 Mbps preferred), and a reputable VPN to prevent ISP throttling during peak match times. XiroTV operates dedicated UK-based servers with 99.9% uptime, specifically scaled for major sporting events. Our 24/7 WhatsApp support team is available throughout the tournament for any setup or streaming queries — average response time under 15 minutes.