How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Germany

The French are toast, England bottled it, Spain and Argentina are the last ones standing. Here’s how you can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final from Germany.

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?

Spain and Argentina will meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for the World Cup final on July 19. The game will kick off at 3pm local time and 9pm in Germany. Here's how you can watch:

Where can I watch the World Cup final in Germany?

In Germany, ZDF’s Sportschau streams the World Cup Games. If you are registered at an address in Germany, you are obliged to pay the TV and radio tax (Rundfunkbeitrag), which gives you access to all public broadcast media. This means that you can simply head to the ZDF Mediathek to watch the game.

For anyone who wants to enjoy the games with fellow football fans, there is some bad news: there is no public viewing fan mile at Brandenburger Tor in Berlin this year.

However, there are 14 other public viewing locations across the capital. Most large German cities will have multiple public viewing areas; head to your city's official website to find a list.

But watching a game outside a bar or restaurant often provides the best atmosphere. If you are in a large German city or town, most bars and restaurants will show the match, but remember to get there early if you want a good spot!