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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 Greece. For current football, see how to watch football legally while travelling.
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How the 2026 World Cup
was broadcast in Greece

Free on ERT

Where to watch in Greece

UPDATED 2026-05-05
ERT ↗ FREE
App: ERT
Free matches
104
Free streaming
ERT
Coverage
FREE TO AIR

Watching football away from Greece?

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 Greece?
Yes — all 104 matches were free to air in Greece via ERT. No subscription was needed.
How did fans watch Greece's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a Greece 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 Greece?
ERT was the main free streaming option in Greece.

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