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Archived guide. The 2026 World Cup finished on 19 July 2026 — this page is kept as a record of how the tournament was broadcast in Canada. For current football, see how to watch football legally while travelling.
CA
PARTIAL FREE
Canada
PARTIAL FREE CONFIRMED

How the 2026 World Cup
was broadcast in Canada

CTV free OTA for select matches (Canada games opener final); full coverage needs TSN/TSN+ paid

Where to watch in Canada

UPDATED 2026-05-05
CTV ↗ FREE
App: CTV GO
TSN ↗ PAID
RDS ↗ PAID
Free matches
Some
Free streaming
CTV GO
Coverage
PARTIAL FREE

Watching football away from Canada?

Domestic broadcasters geo-block their streams outside the country, so a subscription you pay for at home stops working the moment you travel. Our evergreen guide explains the legitimate way around it.

How to watch football legally while travelling →

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2026 World Cup free to watch in Canada?
Partly. CTV free OTA for select matches (Canada games opener final); full coverage needs TSN/TSN+ paid CTV carried the free coverage.
How did fans watch Canada's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a Canada server to reach their home broadcaster, since those streams are geo-blocked outside the country. The same approach still works for ongoing domestic league football — see our evergreen guide on watching football legally while travelling.
Which app streamed the World Cup in Canada?
CTV GO was the main free streaming option in Canada. Not all 104 matches were available free.

Other countries in Americas

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