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

RAI 28 free incl final; DAZN paid for all 104

Where to watch in Italy

UPDATED 2026-05-05
RAI ↗ FREE
App: RaiPlay
DAZN ↗ PAID
Free matches
28
Free streaming
RaiPlay
Coverage
PARTIAL FREE

Watching football away from Italy?

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 Italy?
Partly. RAI 28 free incl final; DAZN paid for all 104 RAI carried the free coverage.
How did fans watch Italy's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a Italy 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 Italy?
RaiPlay was the main free streaming option in Italy. Not all 104 matches were available free.

Other countries in Europe

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