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FIFA World Cup 2026 FAQs

About FIFA World Cup 2026™


1
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026™?

FIFA World Cup 2026™ is the world’s biggest international football tournament, held once every four years. This edition features an expanded lineup of 48 teams competing in three host countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.


2
When will the FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcast begin?

Live match broadcasts will run from 12 June 2026 to 20 July 2026 (SGT).

Pre‑event programme will be available from 05 June 2026. Please refer to your TV Guide for the latest scheduling updates.


3
Which are the countries that have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026™?

You can view the full list of qualified countries and group allocations here.


4
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026™ coverage that StarHub is offering?

All new and existing StarHub TV customers can subscribe to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and enjoy all 104 LIVE matches in HD on FIFA World Cup Channel 1 (CH 251) & FIFA World Cup Channel 2 (CH 252). 


5
Can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ via StarHub TV+ while I’m overseas?

StarHub is a carriage-partner of FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Singapore only. Customers will not be able to use StarHub TV+ to watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ overseas.


Signing up for FIFA World Cup 2026™


1
When can I sign up to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™?

You will be able to sign up to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at www.starhub.com/fifaworldcup2026

Do note that the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live match broadcast on the FIFA World Cup Channels will begin from 12 June 2026.

Pre-event programmes is available from 05 Jun 2026 onwards. Please check the TV guide for updated programme details.


2
How much does the FIFA World Cup 2026™ subscription cost? Are there promotions?


Type 

Price (one-time purchase inclusive of GST) 

Sign-up date

Mediacorp’s FIFA

World Cup 2026™

Season Pass (Early

Bird) 

$98 

2 April to 30 April 2026

Mediacorp’s FIFA

World Cup 2026™

Season Pass (Retail

Price)

$118

1 May to 20 July 2026


3
Who is eligible and how can I sign up to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™?

Both new and existing customers are eligible to sign up for FIFA World Cup 2026™.


New to TV+ customers

Sign up for FIFA World Cup 2026™online at www.starhub.com/fifaworldcup2026


Existing TV customers

Sign up for FIFA World Cup 2026™ instantly.


For TV+ customers,

  • Via the StarHub App by clicking the FIFA World Cup 2026™ banner on your Home screen (https://mystarhub.page.link/Home), or
  • Via the TV+ Box or TV+ Pro by going to Store and selecting FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the StarHub TV+ Add-Ons Menu using your remote control.

For Fibre TV customers,


4
I am an existing TV customer and have subscribed to FIFA World Cup 2026™ Season Pass via StarHub App or TV set-top box. How long does it take to activate the Season Pass before I am able to view? 

For TV+ customers, your subscription will be activated within 20 minutes, you can tune in to Ch 251 on your set-top box or stream Ch 251 via your TV+ app for instant verification. A confirmation SMS will be sent within 24 hours. 

For Fibre TV customers, your subscription will be processed within 1 working day (excluding weekends and public holidays). 


5
I am NOT an existing TV customer and have signed up for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Season Pass online, how long does it take to activate before I am able to view?

If you are an existing StarHub subscriber (either Broadband and/ or Mobile services), your subscription request will be activated within the same day. A confirmation SMS will be sent within 24 hours. 


6
I have encountered an error while signing up to FIFA World Cup 2026™. How do I proceed? I am facing technical/ login and app issues. Who can I contact?

For assistance, you can reach to StarHub via WhatsApp or fill in the form here.


7
I am being prompted to subscribe to FIFA World Cup 2026™ via my TV+ set-top box/ TV+ Pro even though I had already subscribed? What should I do?

If you are prompted to sign up for FIFA World Cup 2026™ even though you already have a subscription, please log out and log in again with your Hub iD on your TV+ app, or reboot your TV+ box.


If you have multiple TV Subscription IDs, please select the one with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ subscription upon logging in with your Hub iD. You can locate your TV Subscription ID in StarHub App.


8
How do I access StarHub TV+ on my desktop/ laptop or mobile to watch the games? 

For web on your desktop/ laptop, you can log in to StarHub TV+ at www.starhubtvplus.com to start watching.


For mobile,

  • Download and install the StarHub TV+ app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Launch the StarHub TV+ app.
  • Log in with your Hub iD (if not done so) or select “Create Hub iD” (if not done so).
  • Navigate to Sports tab and go to Ch 251 (from 12 June 2026)
  • Alternatively, go to “TV Guide”, find Ch 251 or use “All Channels” filter and select Sports.
  • Click the “Watch” button on the details page.

9
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches available?

Date in SG

K.O. Time

Match No.

Match

12-Jun-26

3:00

1

Mexico v South Africa

12-Jun-26

10:00

2

South Korea v DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL

13-Jun-26

3:00

3

Canada v ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH

13-Jun-26

9:00

4

United States v Paraguay

14-Jun-26

3:00

8

Qatar v Switzerland

14-Jun-26

6:00

7

Brazil v Morocco

14-Jun-26

9:00

5

Haiti v Scotland

14-Jun-26

12:00

6

Australia v Türkiye

15-Jun-26

1:00

10

Germany v Curaçao

15-Jun-26

4:00

11

Ivory Coast v Ecuador

15-Jun-26

7:00

9

Sweden v Tunisia

15-Jun-26

10:00

12

Portugal vs Czech Republic

16-Jun-26

0:00

14

Spain v Cape Verde

16-Jun-26

3:00

16

Belgium v Egypt

16-Jun-26

6:00

13

Saudi Arabia v Uruguay

16-Jun-26

9:00

15

Iran v New Zealand

17-Jun-26

3:00

17

France v Senegal

17-Jun-26

6:00

18

BOL/SUR/IRQ v Norway

17-Jun-26

09:00

19

Argentina v Algeria

17-Jun-26

12:00

20

Austria v Jordan

18-Jun-26

1:00

23

Portugal v NCL/JAM/COD

18-Jun-26

4:00

22

England v Croatia

18-Jun-26

7:00

21

Ghana v Panama

18-Jun-26

10:00

24

Uzbekistan v Colombia

19-Jun-26

0:00

25

DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL v South Africa

19-Jun-26

3:00

26

Switzerland v ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH

19-Jun-26

6:00

27

Canada v Qatar

19-Jun-26

9:00

28

Mexico v South Korea

20-Jun-26

3:00

32

USA v Australia

20-Jun-26

6:00

30

Scotland v Morocco

20-Jun-26

9:00

29

Brazil v Haiti

20-Jun-26

12:00

31

TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS v Paraguay

21-Jun-26

1:00

35

Netherlands v UKR/SWE/POL/ALB

21-Jun-26

4:00

33

Germany v Ivory Coast

21-Jun-26

8:00

34

Ecuador v Curaçao

21-Jun-26

12:00

36

Tunisia v Japan

22-Jun-26

0:00

38

Spain v Saudi Arabia

22-Jun-26

3:00

39

Belgium v Iran

22-Jun-26

6:00

37

Uruguay v Cape Verde

22-Jun-26

9:00

40

New Zealand v Egypt

23-Jun-26

1:00

43

Argentina v Austria

23-Jun-26

5:00

42

France v BOL/SUR/IRQ

23-Jun-26

8:00

41

Norway v Senegal

23-Jun-26

11:00

44

Jordan v Algeria

24-Jun-26

1:00

47

Portugal v Uzbekistan

24-Jun-26

4:00

45

England v Ghana

24-Jun-26

7:00

46

Panama v Croatia

24-Jun-26

10:00

48

Colombia v NCL/JAM/COD

25-Jun-26

3:00

51

Switzerland v Canada

25-Jun-26

3:00

52

ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH v Qatar

25-Jun-26

6:00

49

Scotland v Brazil

25-Jun-26

6:00

50

Morocco v Haiti

25-Jun-26

9:00

53

DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL v Mexico

25-Jun-26

9:00

54

South Africa v South Korea

26-Jun-26

4:00

55

Curaçao v Ivory Coast

26-Jun-26

4:00

56

Ecuador v Germany

26-Jun-26

7:00

57

Japan v UKR/SWE/POL/ALB

26-Jun-26

7:00

58

Tunisia v Netherlands

26-Jun-26

10:00

59

TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS v USA

26-Jun-26

10:00

60

Paraguay v Australia

27-Jun-26

3:00

61

Norway v France

27-Jun-26

3:00

62

Senegal v BOL/SUR/IRQ

27-Jun-26

8:00

65

Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia

27-Jun-26

8:00

66

Uruguay v Spain

27-Jun-26

11:00

63

Egypt v Iran

27-Jun-26

11:00

64

New Zealand v Belgium

28-Jun-26

5:00

67

Panama v England

28-Jun-26

5:00

68

Croatia v Ghana

28-Jun-26

7:30

71

Colombia v Portugal

28-Jun-26

7:30

72

NCL/JAM/COD v Uzbekistan

28-Jun-26

10:00

69

Algeria v Austria

28-Jun-26

10:00

70

Jordan v Argentina

29-Jun-26

3:00

73

Runner-up Group A v Runner-up Group B

30-Jun-26

1:00

76

Winner Group C v Runner-up Group F

30-Jun-26

4:30

74

Winner Group E v 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F

30-Jun-26

9:00

75

Winner Group F v Runner-up Group C

1-Jul-26

1:00

78

Runner-up Group E v Runner-up Group I

1-Jul-26

5:00

77

Winner Group I v 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H

1-Jul-26

9:00

79

Winner Group A v 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I

2-Jul-26

0:00

80

Winner Group L v 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K

2-Jul-26

4:00

82

Winner Group G v 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J

2-Jul-26

8:00

81

Winner Group D v 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J

3-Jul-26

3:00

84

Winner Group H v Runner-up Group J

3-Jul-26

7:00

83

Runner-up Group K v Runner-up Group L

3-Jul-26

11:00

85

Winner Group B v 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J

4-Jul-26

2:00

88

Runner-up Group D v Runner-up Group G

4-Jul-26

6:00

86

Winner Group J v Runner-up Group H

4-Jul-26

9:30

87

Winner Group K v 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L

5-Jul-26

1:00

90

Winner Match 73 v Winner Match 75

5-Jul-26

5:00

89

Winner Match 74 v Winner Match 77

6-Jul-26

4:00

91

Winner Match 76 v Winner Match 78

6-Jul-26

8:00

92

Winner Match 79 v Winner Match 80

7-Jul-26

3:00

93

Winner Match 83 v Winner Match 84

7-Jul-26

8:00

94

Winner Match 81 v Winner Match 82

8-Jul-26

0:00

95

Winner Match 86 v Winner Match 88

8-Jul-26

4:00

96

Winner Match 85 v Winner Match 87

10-Jul-26

4:00

97

Winner Match 89 v Winner Match 90

11-Jul-26

3:00

98

Winner Match 93 v Winner Match 94

12-Jul-26

5:00

99

Winner Match 91 v Winner Match 92

12-Jul-26

9:00

100

Winner Match 95 v Winner Match 96

12-Jul-26

3:00

101

Winner Match 97 v Winner Match 98

16-Jul-26

3:00

102

Winner Match 99 v Winner Match 100

19-Jul-26

5:00

103

Loser Match 101 v Loser Match 102

20-Jul-26

3:00

104

Winner Match 101 v Winner Match 102


10
Will there be any FIFA World Cup 2026 matches available for free?

Yes, there will be 28 matches for free on the free-to-air channel, Mediacorp’s Channel 5.

Matches include:

  • The Opening Match
  • 23 Group Stage fixtures
  • Both Semi-Finals
  • The Third-Place Play-off
  • The Final