Streaming & TV Guide
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Mexico
Every confirmed way to watch all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches from Mexico — official TV channels, live streams, free options and how to set each one up.
Watch for free
- Watch every Mexico national team match, the opening game (Mexico vs South Africa, June 11) and the final for free on TV Azteca's open channels Azteca UNO and Azteca 7 - no account or payment needed.
- Stream those same 32 TV Azteca matches free (with ads) via the TV Azteca Deportes / TV Azteca En Vivo app or website on phone, browser, or by casting to a TV with Chromecast.
- Watch around 32 more selected matches free on TelevisaUnivision's open channels Canal 5, Las Estrellas, and Nu9ve.
- Between TV Azteca and TelevisaUnivision's free channels, the biggest matches (Mexico games, opener, final, knockouts) are all available legally for free on open TV - you only need a paid service (ViX Premium) if you want all 104 matches in one place.
Broadcasters & streaming
TV Azteca (Azteca Deportes)
FreeFree with ads (free-to-air TV and free streaming)- Coverage
- 32 free matches, including all Mexico national team games, the opening match (Mexico vs South Africa, June 11), and the final
- Languages
- Spanish
- Devices
- Smart TV, iOS, Android, Web browser, Chromecast
How to set up & watch
- 1On a TV: tune to Azteca UNO (channel 1) or Azteca 7 (channel 7) on free over-the-air TV or via your cable/satellite provider (Izzi, Sky, Totalplay) - no sign-up or payment needed.
- 2To stream free: open a web browser and go to tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes, or install the 'TV Azteca Deportes' / 'TV Azteca En Vivo' app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- 3Open the app or site - no paid login is required for the free live stream.
- 4Find the live match under the Mundial 2026 / Copa Mundial FIFA 2026 section and tap the live broadcast for Azteca UNO or Azteca 7.
- 5To watch on a big screen, cast from the Android/iOS app using Chromecast (tap the cast icon) or use a smart-TV browser/app.
ViX (TelevisaUnivision)
PaidPase Mundial 2026 add-on: ~$899-$999 MXN one-time for monthly Premium subscribers; ~$1,499 MXN/year annual Premium plan with the World Cup pass included (promo prices varied; standard ~$999 MXN). Mexico-only.- Coverage
- All 104 matches live (the only single platform carrying the entire tournament in Mexico), plus replays and exclusive World Cup content
- Languages
- Spanish
- Devices
- Smart TV, iOS, Android, Web browser, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast
How to set up & watch
- 1Go to vix.com (or mundial.vix.com) and create a ViX account, then subscribe to ViX Premium - choose the annual plan (World Cup pass included) or a monthly Premium plan.
- 2If you are on a monthly Premium plan, add the 'Pase Mundial 2026' to your account at todoelmundialporvix.com (one-time charge).
- 3Install the ViX app on your device from the App Store, Google Play, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or your smart TV app store - or just use the website.
- 4Log in with your ViX account and confirm the World Cup pass is active (you must be in Mexico).
- 5Open the Mundial / Copa Mundial FIFA 2026 section, pick the match you want, and press play (live or replay).
- 6Cast to a TV via Chromecast or AirPlay, or open the ViX app directly on a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or smart TV.
TUDN (TelevisaUnivision pay-TV)
PaidIncluded with a cable/satellite subscription that carries TUDN (Izzi, Sky, Totalplay, Megacable, etc.)- Coverage
- Carries TelevisaUnivision's World Cup matches on pay-TV, including matches not on the free open channels (up to all 104 across the TelevisaUnivision ecosystem)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Devices
- Smart TV
How to set up & watch
- 1Make sure your cable or satellite plan (Izzi, Sky, Totalplay, Megacable, etc.) includes the TUDN channel.
- 2Turn on your TV and tune to TUDN's channel number for your provider (check your provider's channel guide).
- 3Find the match in the on-screen program guide under the World Cup / Copa Mundial listings.
- 4Tune in at kickoff - no separate sign-up beyond your TV subscription is needed.
TelevisaUnivision free-to-air (Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Nu9ve)
FreeFree over-the-air broadcast TV- Coverage
- Around 32 selected matches on open TV (Canal 5, Las Estrellas, and Nu9ve/Canal 9), including marquee fixtures
- Languages
- Spanish
- Devices
- Smart TV
How to set up & watch
- 1On any TV with an antenna or basic cable, tune to Canal 5, Las Estrellas (Canal 2), or Nu9ve (Canal 9).
- 2Check the broadcast schedule (lasestrellas.tv or tudn.com) for which match is on which channel.
- 3Tune in at kickoff - no sign-up or payment is required for these open channels.
Good to know
Rights in Mexico are shared (non-exclusive) between TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca. ViX is the only single platform carrying all 104 matches in Mexico, but its Pase Mundial 2026 and the full streaming catalogue are geo-restricted to Mexico - it will not work abroad without a valid Mexican account/location, and using a VPN to bypass this typically violates the terms of service. All commentary is in Spanish. There are no in-market blackouts for the free Mexico matches on open TV. 4K/HDR has not been clearly confirmed for the Mexican feeds, so do not assume Ultra HD is available. For radio, major Mexican stations (e.g. Grupo Radio Centro, W Deportes, and TV Azteca/Televisa radio partners) traditionally carry Spanish-language match commentary; check local AM/FM listings during the tournament. Promotional ViX prices changed over time (offers seen between roughly $399-$999 MXN for the pass and ~$1,499 MXN/year), so confirm the current price at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
- ¿Dónde puedo ver el Mundial 2026 gratis en México?
- Puedes ver 32 partidos gratis en TV abierta por Azteca UNO y Azteca 7 (incluyendo todos los partidos de México, la inauguración y la final), y también en streaming gratis por la app y el sitio de TV Azteca Deportes. TelevisaUnivision transmite alrededor de 32 partidos más gratis por Canal 5, Las Estrellas y Nu9ve.
- ¿Cómo veo los 104 partidos del Mundial 2026 en México?
- El único lugar que transmite los 104 partidos en México es ViX. Necesitas una suscripción a ViX Premium con el 'Pase Mundial 2026'. El plan anual (alrededor de $1,499 MXN) ya incluye el Mundial; si tienes plan mensual, agregas el pase por un cargo único (aproximadamente $899-$999 MXN). Solo funciona dentro de México.
- ¿Funciona ViX para el Mundial si estoy fuera de México?
- No. El Pase Mundial 2026 y la transmisión completa de ViX están limitados geográficamente a México. Fuera del país no podrás ver los partidos con tu cuenta mexicana, y usar una VPN para evadir esa restricción suele violar los términos del servicio.