World Cup 2026: BBC and ITV to broadcast 48-team tournament as bracketology kicks off

The biggest World Cup in history is almost here. With 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 tournament will be the largest the sport has ever seen. For UK viewers, the BBC and ITV will provide comprehensive TV and radio coverage of every group game, with full schedules and listening details already available. But fans looking to go beyond watching can now plot their own path to glory, as the Guardian has launched an interactive bracketology tool that lets readers click through the group stage and knockouts to crown their predicted champion.