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World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC
Key takeaways
- Fans can follow the entire tournament on BBC platforms.
- With 48 teams in action, up from 32, there will be a record 104 games to be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- There will be 54 matches shown live on the BBC, including the final on 19 July, with 92 games on BBC Sounds and every single match covered on the BBC Sport website and app.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Fans can follow the entire tournament on BBC platforms. The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.
With 48 teams in action, up from 32, there will be a record 104 games to be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
There will be 54 matches shown live on the BBC, including the final on 19 July, with 92 games on BBC Sounds and every single match covered on the BBC Sport website and app.
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