If you want to follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Italian commentary, Italy has one of the more interesting broadcasting setups in Europe — a combination of a free public broadcaster for the biggest matches and a premium streaming platform holding the complete rights to all 104 games. The tournament spans 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and Italian fans have a clear path to every single fixture.
DAZN has secured the rights to broadcast all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Italy, making it the only platform showing the complete tournament. The partnership marks a new chapter in the delivery of top-level football via live streaming in one of DAZN’s core markets. Alongside DAZN, RAI has acquired exclusive free-to-air rights to 35 matches, including the opening match, all matches involving the Italian national team, the semi-finals, the final, plus radio rights and highlights and clips of all matches.
RaiPlay is geo-blocked outside Italy due to licensing agreements, which means viewers in the USA or other countries cannot stream its content directly. Similarly, DAZN Italia is also geo-restricted, and accessing it from outside Italy requires an Italian IP address. If you’re an Italian fan living abroad or traveling during the tournament, PureVPN can connect you to an Italian server, assign you a local IP address, and unlock both RaiPlay and DAZN Italia so you can watch all 104 matches with Italian commentary from anywhere in the world.
Why You Need a VPN to Watch Outside Italy
RaiPlay is Italy’s official free streaming platform, but it is geo-blocked outside Italy. If you try to access it from the USA or anywhere abroad, you’ll see the message: “The streaming of this content is available in Italy only.”
PureVPN solves this by routing your connection through an Italian server, giving your device an Italian IP address. Once connected, both RaiPlay and DAZN Italia recognize your session as coming from within the country and unlock their full match libraries in Italian. With a stable VPN connection, you can stream all 104 matches through official Italian broadcasters without missing a single goal.
Which Channels Are Broadcasting the 2026 World Cup with Italian Commentary?
DAZN is the full-rights broadcaster for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage in Italy, with all 104 matches available to stream live and on demand. RAI will also broadcast highlights of the other 69 matches through its TV and digital programming, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 live stream on RaiPlay available for the 35 matches included in RAI’s free-to-air package.
| Broadcaster | Region | Type | Matches | Cost |
| RAI 1 / RAI Sport (TV) | Italy | Free-to-air public TV | 35 matches | Free |
| RaiPlay (Streaming) | Italy | Free streaming platform | 35 matches | Free |
| DAZN Italia | Italy | Paid streaming | All 104 matches | Subscription |
| TIM Pass Mondiali | Italy (TIM customers) | One-off tournament pass | All 104 matches | €9.99 one-time |
| Rai Radio 1 | Italy | Free radio commentary | 56 matches | Free |
| FIFA+ | Global | Free highlights | Highlights only | Free |
All Italian Commentary Broadcasters for FIFA World Cup 2026 Ranked
1. DAZN Italia (Complete Coverage)
The number one option for watching every FIFA World Cup 2026 match with Italian commentary is DAZN Italia. DAZN is the only platform showing all 104 matches in Italy, of which 69 are exclusive to the platform, alongside highlights, special on-demand content, and new shows accompanying the day’s football. DAZN streams the tournament in HDR with Dolby 5.1 audio in Italy, with the app running on smart TVs, phones, tablets, web browsers, streaming devices, and game consoles. Users outside Italy will need PureVPN connected to an Italian server to access the platform.
2. TIM Pass Mondiali (Budget Full-Tournament Access)
For Italian fans who want complete DAZN access without a full recurring DAZN subscription, TIM has introduced an affordable route. Telecom Italia and DAZN have launched a dedicated “Pass Mondiali” package that allows TIM customers to access the full tournament for a one-off fee of €9.99. The Pass Mondiali provides access to all 104 matches, including the 69 exclusive games, highlights, on-demand content, and additional football programming. TIM customers can purchase and activate the pass through the MyTIM app, retail stores, the TIM website, and customer service lines.
3. RAI 1 / RAI Sport (Free-to-Air TV)
For Italian viewers who want free World Cup coverage on television, RAI is the answer. RAI has secured exclusive free-to-air rights to 35 matches, including the opening match, all Italian national team matches, the semi-finals, and the Final, with the intention of guaranteeing universal access to events that build collective memory. Coverage airs across RAI 1 and RAI Sport with Italian-language commentary, studio analysis, and pre- and post-match programming at no cost.
4. RaiPlay (Free Streaming)
RaiPlay is RAI’s official free streaming platform and the digital equivalent of its free-to-air television package. RaiPlay is available on computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and external streaming devices, including Apple TV, Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, Sky Q decoders, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, and set-top boxes. All 35 free-to-air matches are available live and on demand through RaiPlay at no cost. Live streaming does not require an account, though full on-demand access requires a free RAI registration. Users outside Italy will need PureVPN connected to an Italian server before accessing the platform.
5. Rai Radio 1 (Audio Commentary)
Rai Radio 1 will provide live radio coverage of 56 matches, including 32 group-stage matches, 10 Round of 32 matches, 6 Round of 16 matches, 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals, and the final. For Italian fans commuting or unable to access a screen during North American kick-offs, Rai Radio 1 provides the most comprehensive audio commentary option available through the tournament.
6. FIFA+ (Global Backup)
FIFA+ is FIFA’s official free global streaming platform, now integrated into the DAZN platform worldwide. FIFA+ is available for free on DAZN with no subscription required, offering highlights, archive footage, documentaries, interviews, and series. However, FIFA+ does not carry live World Cup matches for Italian viewers — those rights sit exclusively with DAZN and RAI —, so it functions best as a supplementary source for on-demand content rather than live Italian-language coverage.
Full FIFA World Cup 2026 Italian Commentary: Broadcaster Summary Table
| Broadcaster | Region | Matches | Free? | How to Access |
| RAI 1 / RAI Sport (TV) | Italy | 35 matches (incl. semis + Final) | Yes | Standard TV aerial or cable |
| RaiPlay | Italy | 35 matches | Yes | raiplay.it or RaiPlay app |
| DAZN Italia | Italy | All 104 matches | No | DAZN subscription |
| TIM Pass Mondiali | Italy (TIM customers) | All 104 matches | No | €9.99 one-time fee via MyTIM |
| Rai Radio 1 | Italy | 56 matches | Yes | RAI website or Rai Radio app |
| FIFA+ on DAZN | Global | Highlights only | Yes | dazn.com (no subscription needed) |
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 with Italian Commentary on RAI and DAZN
Italy’s World Cup broadcasting setup delivers a clear split: free access to the biggest fixtures through RAI, and complete coverage of all 104 matches through DAZN. DAZN is the only platform showing all 104 matches in Italy, with 69 of them exclusive. RAI carries 35 matches for free, including the opening match, both semi-finals, and the Final, all streamable on RaiPlay at no cost.
For free coverage, head to raiplay.it or the RaiPlay app and stream directly — no subscription required for live matches. For complete tournament access, including all 69 exclusive DAZN fixtures, subscribe at dazn.com or pick up the TIM Pass Mondiali for just €9.99 as a TIM customer. If you’re watching from outside Italy, connect PureVPN to an Italian server first so both platforms recognize your location and unlock their full World Cup coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, partially. RAI broadcasts 35 matches free-to-air on RAI 1 and RAI Sport, including the opening match, both semi-finals, and the Final on July 19. These are also available free on RaiPlay online with no subscription needed. For the remaining 69 matches — all of which are exclusive to DAZN — a paid subscription is required. If you only want to follow the marquee fixtures and the knockout stages, RAI’s free package covers the most important games.
Yes. DAZN holds the master rights to the full tournament in Italy and is the only platform airing all 104 matches live. RAI’s free-to-air sublicense covers 35 games, but the other 69 — including a large portion of the group stage — are exclusive to DAZN. For uninterrupted access to every game, DAZN is the only option.
The Pass Mondiali is a special one-off package offered by TIM in partnership with DAZN. For a single payment of €9.99, TIM customers gain access to all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on DAZN, including the 69 exclusive fixtures, along with highlights and on-demand content. It is available through the MyTIM app, TIM retail stores, the TIM website, and customer service. Existing TIM customers with a DAZN Full or Family subscription through TimVision can watch the World Cup at no extra cost.
Not without a VPN. Both RaiPlay and DAZN Italia are geo-restricted and require an Italian IP address to access. If you’re traveling abroad or living outside Italy during the tournament, connect PureVPN to an Italian server before opening either platform. Once connected, both work as they would from inside the country — RaiPlay gives you the 35 free matches at no cost, and DAZN Italia unlocks the full 104-match library.
Coverage is available across virtually every device. RaiPlay streams on smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, Sky Q decoders, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. DAZN Italia works on smart TVs, phones, tablets, web browsers, streaming devices, and game consoles. Rai Radio 1 is accessible via the RAI website and the Rai Radio app for audio commentary on the go. If you’re outside Italy, make sure PureVPN is active on your chosen device before opening any of these platforms.
Adil Ahsan Ali
June 11, 2026
14 hours ago
