The FIFA World Cup is here and you can listen to all action of the 2026 edition in the US and UK.
Every game is available to listen to for free in the UK on BBC Radio 5 Live and Talksport, and on Sirius XM in the US.
But how can you access live commentary of the FIFA World Cup and is it available in Canada, Australia and globally too? 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 FIFA World Cup 2026
BBC Radio 5 Live
To access BBC Radio 5 Live’s you have multiple options including BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website, and the BBC Sport app (iOS/Android) are also available.
To listen, you will need a BBC account — register here.
TalkSport
To listen via TalkSport, you can access go via their 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 soccer radio service in the US and you can listen via their website. Coverage will also be available via their app (iOS/Android)
Can I access World Cup coverage from abroad or on holiday?Â
Yes. If you’re abroad you can still access World Cup coverage thanks to a VPN. We recommend Norton VPN, which comes with a 60-day money back guarantee right now…
How to unblock World Cup radio with a VPN
If you’re outside the UK or US at the moment and blocked from using BBC Sounds, TalkSport or SiriusXM, you can still access the broadcast thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
The software allows your devices to appear as if they’re back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for listeners away for work or on vacation wanting a taste of home.
Norton VPN is our favourite this World Cup:
What should you listen to the World Cup on?
Our top pick of the options would be BBC Radio 5 Live. They will be bringing live coverage of 92 of the 104 games.
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, and Steve Crossman will be the broadcasters across all the action, with a host of pundits and ex-players set to join them for commentary. Among those are John Murray, Ian Dennis, Alistair Bruce Ball, Vicki Sparks, and Jonathan Pearce, along with analysis from former players such as Chris Sutton, Dion Dublin, Paul Robinson, Pat Nevin, Sue Smith, and Clinton Morrison.
Podcasts will also be available throughout the tournament, so you won’t miss a second of the action.
BBC Sounds Troubleshooting Tips
If you still can’t access BBC Sounds, even with the aid of a VPN, there are a few more things you can try.
Make sure your BBC account is associated with a valid UK post code, such as SE1 7PB.
The BBC Sounds app (iOS / Android) won’t appear in the Play Store or the App Store outside the UK, but you may be able to get around that by changing your phone’s region in the settings menu.
The BBC, like most broadcasters and networks, is engaged in a neverending cat-and-mouse battle with VPN providers.
Although we’ve ranked the best iPlayer VPNs, something we’ve worked out through thorough testing, if one of them works today there’s no guarantee the same will be true tomorrow, in which case you can raise the issue with your VPN provider’s customer support team, and ask them to recommend the best server to connect to.
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