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

22 free incl all All Whites games + final; TVNZ+ Event Pass NZ$44.95 for all 104

Where to watch in New Zealand

UPDATED 2026-05-05
TVNZ ↗ FREE
App: TVNZ+
Free matches
22
Free streaming
TVNZ+
Coverage
PARTIAL FREE

Watching football away from New Zealand?

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 New Zealand?
Partly. 22 free incl all All Whites games + final; TVNZ+ Event Pass NZ$44.95 for all 104 TVNZ carried the free coverage.
How did fans watch New Zealand's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
TVNZ+ was the main free streaming option in New Zealand. Not all 104 matches were available free.

Other countries in Asia & Pacific

Australia Japan South Korea China Indonesia All 78 nations →
📅 Full match schedule → 🔒 Best VPNs for the World Cup →