Australia vs Turkey: Where to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Match
Australia vs Turkey | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Sunday 14 June 2026 | 04:00 UTC
Kickoff Times Around the World
| City | Local Time | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 06:00 | CEST |
| London | 05:00 | BST |
| Paris | 06:00 | CEST |
| Madrid | 06:00 | CEST |
| New York | 00:00 (midnight) | EDT |
| Los Angeles | 21:00 (Sat 13 June) | PDT |
| Bucharest | 07:00 | EEST |
| Mumbai | 09:30 | IST |
| Sydney | 14:00 | AEST |
United Kingdom
UK viewers are in a strong position for this one: both the BBC and ITV hold broadcast rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and both are free-to-air. The 05:00 BST kickoff is an early alarm-clock call, but either network may carry the match live depending on scheduling allocations agreed between the two broadcasters.
For streaming, BBC iPlayer and ITVX are the respective free digital platforms — no subscription required. Viewers simply need a valid UK TV licence to access BBC coverage. ITVX is free to register and stream. If you’re planning to catch it on a connected TV, both apps are widely available on smart TV platforms, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and games consoles. Check each broadcaster’s schedule listings in the days leading up to kick-off to confirm which channel has the live rights for this specific fixture.
United States and Canada
United States: FOX Sports and Telemundo share 2026 FIFA World Cup rights in the United States. English-language coverage airs on FOX or FS1, while Telemundo and its streaming platform Peacock carry all Spanish-language coverage. The match kicks off at midnight EDT on the East Coast — technically the very start of Sunday — which makes this a late-night fixture for East Coast viewers and a prime Saturday-evening watch on the West Coast at 21:00 PDT. Streaming in English is available via the FOX Sports app and FOX’s website with a participating TV provider login.
Canada: TSN and CTV are the Canadian rights holders. CTV is a free-to-air network, meaning some matches will be simulcast there without a subscription. TSN’s digital platform, TSN Direct, offers a streaming subscription option for cord-cutters. The midnight EDT kickoff applies equally to Eastern Canada.
France
TF1 and beIN Sports are the primary rights holders for the FIFA World Cup in France. TF1 is a free-to-air broadcaster and typically carries the highest-profile matches; beIN Sports is a subscription cable and satellite platform. Streaming through TF1+ (TF1’s free digital service) is available for fixtures broadcast on TF1, while beIN Sports Connect serves subscribers online. It is worth noting that a specific free-to-air exception applies in French broadcast law when a French national team is involved — however, since neither Australia nor Turkey is France, that provision does not apply here, and the fixture may land on beIN Sports’ subscription tier rather than TF1.
Other Major Markets
Spain: Mediaset España (Cuatro) and RTVE have historically shared World Cup rights in Spain, with RTVE providing free-to-air coverage. Streaming is available through RTVE Play at no cost and through Mitele for Mediaset content.
Germany: ARD and ZDF, Germany’s public broadcasters, hold free-to-air World Cup rights and split fixtures between their channels. Both offer free streaming via their respective media centres — ARD Mediathek and ZDF Mediathek.
Italy: RAI, the Italian public broadcaster, holds World Cup rights, with matches split across RAI 1 and RAI 2. RaiPlay is the free streaming platform and requires a simple registration.
Romania: TVR (Televiziunea Română), the national public broadcaster, holds World Cup rights in Romania. Viewers can also access coverage through Prima TV depending on the rights allocation. TVR’s matches are available via the TVR+ streaming platform.
Netherlands: NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting) holds World Cup broadcast rights in the Netherlands and is free-to-air. The NOS website and app provide free live streaming for registered users, and coverage also runs on NPO 1.
Streaming Without a Subscription
If you are travelling outside your home country, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can allow you to connect to a server in your home nation and access the broadcaster’s streaming platform as normal. This is a factual description of how VPNs function — users should satisfy themselves that using a VPN complies with the terms of service of any platform they access and the laws of the country they are in. This article does not endorse any specific VPN product.
FIFA does not currently operate a free live-streaming service equivalent to UEFA.tv. Official highlights and clips may be posted to FIFA’s YouTube channel and social media platforms after the match, but no official free live stream from FIFA is confirmed for this fixture. Always check the official FIFA and broadcaster websites for the most current streaming information closer to kick-off.
Our Match Preview
For a full tactical breakdown, team news, and a match prediction, read our dedicated preview: Australia vs Turkey – FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview & Prediction.
FAQ
- What time is Australia vs Turkey in the UK?
- Australia vs Turkey kicks off at 05:00 BST on Sunday 14 June 2026. That is an early-morning start for UK viewers, so setting an alarm or using catch-up via BBC iPlayer or ITVX afterwards is worth considering.
- Is Australia vs Turkey on free TV?
- Yes, in the UK it is. Both the BBC and ITV hold World Cup rights and are free-to-air. In the US, FOX carries the English-language broadcast free with a TV antenna or basic cable. In Germany, ARD/ZDF, and in Italy, RAI, both provide free-to-air coverage. Check your local listings to confirm which channel has this specific fixture.
- Where can I stream Australia vs Turkey online?
- UK viewers can stream on BBC iPlayer or ITVX for free. US viewers can stream in English on the FOX Sports app (provider login required) or in Spanish on Peacock. Canadian viewers can use TSN Direct. In Germany, ARD Mediathek and ZDF Mediathek are free. In Italy, RaiPlay is the free streaming option.
- What channel is Australia vs Turkey on in the US?
- In the United States, Australia vs Turkey will be shown on FOX or FS1 in English, and on Telemundo or NBC Universo in Spanish. Streaming is available via the FOX Sports app in English and on Peacock in Spanish. The match kicks off at midnight EDT / 21:00 PDT on Saturday 13 June.
- Can I watch Australia vs Turkey on YouTube?
- There is no confirmed free live stream of this match on YouTube. FIFA may post official highlights on its YouTube channel after the final whistle, but the live broadcast is exclusive to rights-holding broadcasters in each territory. Check FIFA's official YouTube channel for post-match clips.