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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.
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No confirmed free broadcaster in Germany. SBS On Demand (Australia) streams every match free, and a VPN unlocks it in minutes.
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.
Deutsche Telekom subscription streaming service. All 104 matches available. From 10 euros/month for existing Telekom customers.
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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.
Yes. ARD Mediathek and ZDF Mediathek stream matches free in Germany, though a VPN is needed to access them from outside the country.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Germany on ARD Mediathek, ZDF Mediathek, MagentaTV.
A VPN can unlock free streams from Australia (SBS On Demand), which carries all 104 matches free, and the UK (BBC iPlayer plus ITVX). These services are geo-restricted, so a VPN is needed to access them from outside those countries. Get NordVPN - 74% Off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and runs through to the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The 2026 World Cup opening match kicks off on June 11, 2026 at 20:00 CDT (01:00 UTC on June 12). In Germany the opening match starts at June 12 at 03:00 CEST. Subsequent matches run daily until the final on July 19, 2026, with kick-off times of 15:00, 18:00, and 21:00 CDT on most matchdays.
Yes. MagentaTV broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Germany with a subscription. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Germany with a VPN.