The FIFA World Cup is here and you can catch all the action from the 2026 edition in the US and UK.
All games are available to listen to for free in the UK at BBC Radio 5 live and talksportand in Sirius XM in the US
But how can you access live commentary from the FIFA World Cup? Are they available in Canada, Australia and also worldwide? Read on as our short guide explains how to listen to FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage from anywhere in the world with Norton VPN.
How to listen to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
BBC Radio 5 live
To access BBC Radio 5 Live, you have several options, including BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app (iOS/Android).
To listen, you’ll need a BBC account; register here.
TalkSport
To listen via TalkSport, you can access it via your Talksport website or via the Talksport app (iOS/Android). Once again an account will be required to listen.
SiriusXM FC
SiriusXM FC is the dedicated football radio service in the US and you can listen to it via their website. Coverage will also be available through your app (iOS/Android)
Can I access World Cup coverage from abroad or on vacation?
Yeah. If you’re abroad, you can still access World Cup coverage thanks to a VPN. We recommend Norton VPN, which now comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee…
How to unblock World Cup radio with a VPN
If you’re outside the UK or US right now and can’t use BBC Sounds, TalkSport or SiriusXM, you can still access the stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (virtual private network).
The software allows your devices to appear as if they are in your home country, regardless of where you are in the world. It’s ideal for listeners who are away for work or vacation and want a taste of home.
Norton VPN is our favorite in this World Cup:
What should you listen to the World Cup?
Our top pick of options would be BBC Radio 5 Live. They will bring live coverage of 92 of the 104 games.
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Steve Crossman will be the announcers for all the action, with a host of experts and former players joining them on commentary. These include John Murray, Ian Dennis, Alistair Bruce Ball, Vicki Sparks and Jonathan Pearce, along with analysis from former players including Chris Sutton, Dion Dublin, Paul Robinson, Pat Nevin, Sue Smith and Clinton Morrison.
Podcasts will also be available throughout the tournament, so you don’t miss a second of the action.
Tips to fix BBC sounds problems
If you still If you can’t access BBC Sounds, even with the help of a VPN, there are a few more things you can try.
Please ensure your BBC account is associated with a valid UK postcode, such as SE1 7PB.
The BBC Sounds app (iOS/Android) won’t appear on the Play Store or App Store outside the UK, but you may be able to prevent this by changing your phone’s region in the settings menu.
The BBC, like most broadcasters and networks, is engaged in a never-ending cat and mouse battle with VPN providers.
Although we’ve ranked the best VPNs for iPlayer, something we’ve resolved through extensive testing, if one of them works today there’s no guarantee that the same will happen tomorrow, in which case you can raise the issue with your VPN provider’s customer service team and ask them to recommend the best server to connect to.
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