You can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on Android TV by installing streaming apps directly from the Google Play Store. Every major US broadcaster, free international streaming service, and live TV bundle has an Android TV compatible app, which means all 104 matches are accessible on your Android TV or Google TV device without a cable subscription.
This guide covers every app available on Android TV for the tournament, how to install each one, which are free, what the free trial options look like, and how to use PureVPN to watch Football world cup on Android devices.
How to Install Apps on Android TV for the World Cup
Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV or Google TV home screen. Use the search bar to type the name of the app you want, select it, and press Install. The app will appear in your apps row once downloaded.
On Google TV devices, you can also press the microphone button on your remote and say the app name to search by voice. On Sony Bravia and other Android TV sets, navigate to Apps from the home screen and select the Google Play Store tile.
Every app in this guide is available on Android TV via the Google Play Store unless otherwise noted.
Every App to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on Android TV
| App | Matches | Cost | Free Trial | Android TV App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOX One | All 104 in 4K | $19.99/month | 7 days | Yes |
| Fubo | All 104 | From $45.99/month | 5 days | Yes |
| YouTube TV | All 104 | $64.99/month | 21 days | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | All 104 | $89.99/month | Yes (new users) | Yes |
| Sling TV | 70 matches (FOX) | $45.99/month | Yes | Yes |
| DirecTV | All 104 | From $59.99/month | 5 days | Yes |
| Peacock | All 104 (Spanish) | $10.99/month | No | Yes |
| YouTube / CazéTV | All 104 (Portuguese) | Free | No trial needed | Yes (YouTube app) |
| Tubi | 2 matches + highlights | Free | No trial needed | Yes |
| BBC iPlayer | All 104 | Free (UK licence) | No | Yes (UK region) |
| ITVX | All 104 | Free (free account) | No | Yes (UK region) |
| SBS On Demand | All 104 | Free | No | Yes (AU region) |
| RTÉ Player | All 104 | Free | No | Yes (IE region) |
Full App Breakdown
1. FOX One
FOX One is the official English language streaming home of the 2026 World Cup in the US and the most complete single app on Android TV. FOX One is a streaming service from FOX designed for cord-cutters, offering all 104 live matches, highlights, expert analysis, and full match replays on demand at $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, with a 7 day free trial.
The 2026 World Cup is being broadcast in 4K HDR on FOX One, and signing into FOX One with another provider’s credentials gives access to all games in 4K without paying separately for FOX One. Search “FOX One” in the Google Play Store, install, and start the free trial directly from your Android TV.
2. Fubo
Fubo streams all 104 World Cup matches live on FOX and FS1, with Unlimited Cloud DVR and Multiview for watching simultaneous group stage matches on the same screen.
Fubo is supported on Android TV and Google TV alongside Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and smart TVs from Hisense, LG, Samsung, and Vizio. Plans start from $45.99 per month with a 5 day free trial. Search “Fubo” in the Google Play Store and install. Fubo also carries Telemundo and local Telemundo affiliates, making it the single app for both English and Spanish coverage across all 104 matches.
3. YouTube TV
YouTube TV gets you all the channels needed to watch the 2026 World Cup, including FOX, FS1, Universo, and Telemundo, with a 21 day free trial available for new subscribers.
The Sports plan costs $64.99 per month. YouTube TV’s Sports Plan includes FOX, FS1, FS2, ESPN, NBC, and CBS sports networks for complete World Cup coverage. The YouTube TV app is already pre-installed on most Google TV devices. On Android TV, search “YouTube TV” in the Google Play Store to install.
4. Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV bundles FOX, FS1, FS2, and Telemundo with the full Hulu on demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ for $89.99 per month. It is the most expensive option but the best value for households that want Disney+ and ESPN+ alongside the tournament. New subscribers get a free trial. Search “Hulu” in the Google Play Store to install.
5. Sling TV
Sling Blue is the most affordable paid route into English language coverage. Sling Select costs from $19.99 per month but note that FOX is only available in selected cities. Sling Blue does not include FS1, meaning you would miss the 34 FS1 matches on that plan alone. If FOX is available in your market, the $45.99 Sling Blue plan covers 70 matches. Search “Sling TV” in the Google Play Store.
6. DirecTV
DirecTV’s Entertainment tier at $59.99 for the first month then $89.99 thereafter gives access to FOX, FS1, and Telemundo, covering all 104 matches in both English and Spanish with a 5 day free trial. Search “DirecTV” in the Google Play Store to install.
7. Peacock
Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish via Telemundo and Universo at $10.99 per month. No free trial is currently available. Search “Peacock” in the Google Play Store and subscribe directly on device.
8. YouTube and CazéTV (Free, All 104 Matches in Portuguese)
The YouTube app comes pre-installed on virtually every Android TV and Google TV device. CazéTV streams every match on YouTube with no geo block, meaning anyone in the world can watch for free without a VPN. CazéTV has confirmed 4K coverage for all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on YouTube with no subscription required, led by Casimiro Miguel alongside content creators, commentators, and former players.
Open the YouTube app on your Android TV, search for CazéTV, and stream live. Commentary is in Brazilian Portuguese. This is the only globally accessible free stream for the entire tournament, no account or VPN required.
9. Tubi (Free, 2 Live Matches in 4K)
Tubi is simulcasting the opening ceremony and two group stage matches in 4K for free: Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 and USMNT vs Paraguay on June 12. No subscription, no login, no credit card required.
Beyond those two live matches, Tubi’s FOX World Cup Hub carries free pre game shows, condensed replays, highlights, and a full tournament documentary series across the whole competition. Search “Tubi” in the Google Play Store to install.
Free International Apps on Android TV for All 104 Matches
Several international broadcasters carry every World Cup match completely free. All have Android TV apps but are geo restricted to their home countries. You need PureVPN installed on your Android TV to access them from outside those countries.
BBC iPlayer — UK (All 104 Matches Free)
UK viewers stream on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Watching live television in the UK requires a TV Licence, which costs £174 per year. BBC iPlayer requires a licence even for catch-up. Search “BBC iPlayer” in the Google Play Store. The app installs on Android TV globally but the stream is blocked outside the UK. Connect PureVPN to a UK server on your Android TV first to unlock it.
ITVX — UK (All 104 Matches Free, No Licence Required)
ITVX shares full World Cup rights with BBC. Unlike iPlayer, on-demand content does not require a TV licence. A free account is all that is needed. Search “ITVX” in the Google Play Store. Connect PureVPN to a UK server before opening the app. ITVX is the cleanest free option for English commentary since it needs only a free account, not a licence.
SBS On Demand — Australia (All 104 Matches Free)
SBS holds the Australian rights and airs all 104 matches live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland, and SBS On Demand with no subscription needed. Search “SBS On Demand” in the Google Play Store. Connect PureVPN to an Australian server before opening the app.
RTÉ Player — Ireland (All 104 Matches Free)
Ireland’s RTÉ Player carries all 104 matches free. Search “RTÉ Player” in the Google Play Store. Connect PureVPN to an Irish server before streaming.
ABEMA — Japan (All 104 Matches Free)
All 104 matches stream live for free on ABEMA in Japan with nothing more than a free email signup, matching what Australia gets through SBS On Demand and what the UK gets through BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Search “ABEMA” in the Google Play Store. Connect PureVPN to a Japanese server before opening the app.
How to Use PureVPN on Android TV
PureVPN has a native Android TV app available in the Google Play Store, making it straightforward to install and run directly on your device.
- Subscribe to PureVPN at purevpn.com
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV and search “PureVPN”
- Install the app and sign in with your account credentials
- Select a server in the country of the broadcaster you want: UK for ITVX or BBC iPlayer, Australia for SBS On Demand, Ireland for RTÉ Player, Japan for ABEMA
- Open the broadcaster app and stream live
Because PureVPN runs natively on Android TV, no router setup is needed. Connect once and every app streams through the VPN on that device.
Frequently Asked Questions
FOX One at $19.99 per month is the best single app with all 104 matches in 4K and a 7 day free trial. Fubo is the best all in one bundle if you also want Spanish coverage and Multiview.
Yes. CazéTV on the YouTube app streams every match free in Portuguese with no VPN needed. For free English commentary, ITVX and BBC iPlayer cover all 104 matches free in the UK. Connect PureVPN to a UK server on your Android TV to access them from anywhere.
Yes. FOX One streams all 104 matches in 4K HDR on compatible Android TV and Google TV devices. Tubi streams its two free live matches in 4K. A 4K capable Android TV set and a stable broadband connection are required.
Arsalan Rashid
June 11, 2026
15 hours ago
