Germany
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Germany
In Germany, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on ARD Mediathek, ZDF Mediathek and MagentaTV. ARD Mediathek and ZDF Mediathek stream matches at no cost, though they are geo-restricted and require a VPN outside Germany.
As four-time World Cup champions, Germany enters 2026 with expectations of a return to form after painful group stage exits in 2018 and 2022. German fans benefit from world-class free public broadcasting, with ARD and ZDF sharing selected matches at no cost and Deutsche Telekom's MagentaTV offering complete coverage for subscribers.
Streaming Options Compared
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| ARD Mediathek | Free |
| ZDF Mediathek | Free |
| MagentaTV | Paid |
Your Streaming Options
ARD Mediathek
FREEFree public broadcaster. ARD and Das Erste air selected matches at no cost. Geo-restricted outside Germany. No account required.
ZDF Mediathek
FREEFree public broadcaster. ZDF airs selected matches at no cost. Geo-restricted outside Germany. No account required.
MagentaTV
PAIDDeutsche Telekom subscription streaming service. All 104 matches available. From 10 euros/month for existing Telekom customers.
Did You Know?
Germany's four World Cup winning goals came in the 84th minute in 1954, the 43rd minute in 1974, the 85th minute in 1990, and the 113th minute in 2014. Three of their four titles were decided by a single goal.