How to watch World Cup 2026 in Canada for FREE – stream Mexico vs South Africa at no cost

Canada fans celebrate a goal in the build up to the World Cup
(Image credit: Getty Images / Charlotte Wilson / FIFA)
  • World Cup starts at 3 p.m. ET
  • Watch free on ITV & SBS (Australia)
  • Use Norton VPN ($2.50/month) to watch from Canada

Mexico and South Africa kick off the biggest soccer tournament in the world tonight – and you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free in the U.K. including replays of Mexico vs South Africa on ITV.

But what if you're stuck in Canada? Can you watch the World Cup free on ITVX in Canada? .

If you're stuck in Canada right now and want to access your ITV World Cup live stream you'll need a specific VPN to watch the opening match of the FIFA tournament at 3 p.m. ET plus the replay/highlights.

Not any VPN, since many don't work with ITV from Canada. Here's pick of the best VPNs to watch World Cup tonight...

Watch 2026 World Cup live streams for FREE

Fans traveling to Canada can watch all 104 games of the 2026 World Cup for free - by accessing their local streaming services from abroad:

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Country

Free Stream

🇬🇧 UK

ITV or BBC

🇦🇺 Australia

SBS On Demand

🇧🇷 Brazil

CazéTV (YouTube)

🇧🇪 Belgium

RTBF / VRT

🇮🇪 Ireland

RTÉ Player

🇳🇱 Netherlands

NOS

🇨🇭 Switzerland

SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play

🇹🇷 Turkey

TRT

Visiting Canada during the World Cup? Unlock your free stream using Norton VPN.

How to watch World Cup 2026 from anywhere

🇨🇦 Use a VPN to watch ITVX from Canada.

❌ Not all VPNs work with ITVX.

✅ Here's the VPN that works in Canada....

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Don’t miss a second. Stream the World Cup from anywhere with total confidence.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, Norton VPN is good choice.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're overseas and want to view your Canadian streaming service, you'd select Canada from the server list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head the relevant streaming platform and watch World Cup 2026.

Can I watch the World Cup on TSN in Canada?

Canada captain Alphonso Davies jumps into mid-air to control a ball with his left foot.

Canada's captain Alphonso Davies (Image credit: Getty Images / Michael Owens)

Yes – all 104 games will be live on TSN/TSN+ in Canada. Plans cost from $8 per month plus tax.

Canada's three fixtures in Group B of the 2026 World Cup are:

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Friday, June 12 at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT STREAM on TSN+

Canada vs Qatar: Thursday, June 18 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET STREAM on TSN+

Canada vs Switzerland: Wednesday, June 24 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET STREAM on TSN+

Don't forget – if you're visiting Canada from the U.K. or Australia, you can watch the World Cup from live in Canada for free on your usual streaming service.

What are the odds for Canada to win the World Cup 2026?

At the time of writing, DraftKings Sportsbook has Canada as 25th favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup at +20,000. It has Spain as marginal +475 favorites, over France at +500.

Canada are currently placed 30th in the FIFA Men's World Rankings, which is higher than Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar, but below Switzerland, among their Group B opponents.

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Andy Murray
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Andy Murray is an award-winning sports writer and columnist. A fluent Spanish speaker and former semi-professional footballer, he was senior staff writer of world-leading football magazine FourFourTwo for seven years and continues to write and edit for them, national newspapers, websites and Premier League clubs. He is not a famous tennis player.

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