The 2026 Fifa World Cup is underway with some great games to start off the tournament. With many ways to watch the games, I wanted to go over the best places to do that but also the best method, in my opinion, to watch the games from the comfort of your own recliner, couch, lounge chair, whatever you prefer. Through Virtual Reality, the FIFA World Cup becomes alive right in front of you from wherever you want to watch!
Where to Watch
🇨🇦 Canada
Being Canadian, we’ll start with Canada. Bell holds the rights for the FIFA World Cup in Canada. All of the games will be available across these main broadcasters
You may be able to get limited games other places but these are the official ones.
🇺🇸 USA
In the United States, Fox holds the English rights to broadcasting. Here is where you can watch:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
The World Cup continues to be shared between the UK’s two biggest free-to-air broadcasters, BBC and ITV. Matches are available on television and through their respective streaming services.
🇦🇺 Australia
Australian fans can watch every single World Cup match live and free through SBS. The broadcaster holds exclusive Australian rights and streams all 104 matches through SBS On Demand.
🇮🇳 India
The tournament is available in India through Unite8 Sports, with streaming options available through Zee5. Coverage includes live matches, highlights, and replays.
For any other country, simply go to this FIFA link, insert your country and it will tell you which broadcasters are being used: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures?country=CA&wtw-filter=ALL
Why Watching the World Cup in VR Is the Ultimate Experience
After spending time watching matches on my Meta Quest 3, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to go back to a traditional TV or want to go watch it anywhere else.
Instead of being limited to a 55-inch or 65-inch screen, VR lets you create a virtual cinema-sized display that feels more like watching from a private sports bar or movie theater. The immersion is incredible, especially during high-energy moments like goals, penalty kicks, and late-game drama.
Some of the biggest advantages include:
- Massive virtual screen that feels hundreds of inches wide without actually having to have the space for a screen that big.
- Watch anywhere in your home without being tied to the living room.
- Pause and rewind instantly to catch controversial calls or replay amazing goals.
- No fighting for the TV remote during family viewing hours.
- Portable viewing experience—move from your office to the kitchen or even relax in bed while keeping the match on.
- Private viewing environment without distractions from phones, conversations, or background noise.
- Multi-tasking flexibility, allowing you to keep up with the action while handling chores around the house or working on your computer.
- Better use of small spaces since you don’t need a giant television to get a giant-screen experience.
- Future potential for immersive sports viewing, including mixed reality and virtual stadium experiences.
For soccer specifically, the giant virtual screen really shines. The larger field of view makes it easier to track player movement, formations, and off-ball action compared to watching on a smaller television.
For many fans, the World Cup is a once-every-four-years event. Watching it on a headset like the Meta Quest 3 feels like giving yourself a front-row seat from the comfort of home, without worrying about crowds, parking, ticket prices, or missing a key moment while grabbing a snack.
Who’s your team for the World Cup?
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