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

Arena Sport paid (Balkan regional deal)

Where to watch in Serbia

UPDATED 2026-05-05
Arena Sport PAID
Free matches
None
Free streaming
None
Coverage
PAID ONLY

Watching football away from Serbia?

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 Serbia?
No — coverage in Serbia was on paid services (Arena Sport). There was no free-to-air option.
How did fans watch Serbia's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a Serbia 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 Serbia?
Coverage ran through the official services of Arena Sport.

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