How to watch World Cup in Curaçao

NOS holds the Dutch rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Netherlands, with live coverage available on NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3 and streaming through NPO Start on the web and in the NPO Start app. The NPO television channels and basic NPO Start livestreams are free to access, while the paid NPO Start plus subscription adds extra on-demand features.

Where to Watch

Dutch viewers can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup live through NOS coverage across the public NPO network. The main TV channels are NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3, with NPO Start used for online streaming in the Netherlands.

NOS announced in September 2024 that it had acquired television, online and radio rights for the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cup tournaments. The 2026 edition is staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 48 teams and 104 matches.

TV Coverage

For 2026 FIFA World Cup TV coverage in the Netherlands, NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3 are the main linear channels. Dutch national team matches are expected to receive prominent coverage on NPO 1, while other fixtures may be placed across the NPO channels or streamed through NPO Start depending on the daily schedule.

The tournament begins on June 11, 2026, with Mexico against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium. The final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Streaming Availability

To watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup live stream in the Netherlands, viewers can use NPO Start through the NPO website or the NPO Start app. NPO Start provides livestreams of NPO television channels, including NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3.

• Main streaming service: NPO Start
• Access options: NPO Start website and NPO Start app
• Supported platforms: web, iOS, Android, smart TVs, Chromecast and AirPlay
• Picture quality: NPO lists HD picture quality for its NPO Start tiers

Free-to-Air and Subscription Access

NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3 are public television channels available free-to-air in the Netherlands. They are also commonly carried by TV providers such as Ziggo, KPN, Odido and DELTA, where they are typically part of standard channel line-ups.

NPO Start can be used for free, including access to livestreams. An NPO account is not required for basic viewing, although a free NPO-id adds features such as profiles, favourites and continuing playback across devices. NPO Start with a plus subscription costs €3.49 per month and adds longer catch-up availability, some earlier seasons or previews, and ad-free on-demand viewing.

Replays, Radio and Additional Coverage

Alongside live match coverage, NPO and NOS provide supporting World Cup programming, news, analysis, reports and radio coverage. NPO Radio 1 carries World Cup programming, including live coverage of Netherlands matches, while NOS.nl provides ongoing news and tournament updates.

For the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup TV schedule in the Netherlands, viewers should check the NPO and NOS listings close to matchday, as individual fixtures may be assigned to different NPO channels or NPO Start streams.

DirecTV holds the broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across several Caribbean territories.

Thanks to this deal, football fans in Aruba, Curacao, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and other Caribbean territories can watch and stream all 104 games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup live on DSports (formerly known as DirecTV Sports).

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, is the first in history to feature 48 teams. This increase in slots per region has allowed Caribbean nations, Haiti and Curacao, to qualify, with Curacao becoming the smallest nation to reach the World Cup finals.

DSports’ coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on linear television via DirecTV’s satellite TV service, though a subscription is required.

Live World Cup coverage on DSports comes with match commentary and post-match analysis as standard. Beyond live matches, the network is producing hours of supplementary coverage that includes highlights, magazine shows and news reports.

At the 2022 World Cup, top South American journalists Juan Pablo Varsky, Enrique Macaya Márquez, and Pablo Giralt worked with the channel, and the same could happen again for the 2026 tournament.

Live streaming of DirecTV’s World Cup games is available on the DGO app. The DGO app is available for download on smartphones, tablets, streaming devices, and smart TVs. Furthermore, DGO, the broadcaster’s premium streaming service, is also accessible on PCs and Macs via its official website.

Nos Pais Television is the exclusive broadcast rights holder in Curacao for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The free-to-air broadcaster has agreed a deal with FIFA, which means all 104 matches from the tournament will air on the channel from 11 June to 19 July. As a result, Nos Pais Television is the only place in Curacao where viewers can watch all Curacao matches in their maiden World Cup.

Live matches will come with Papiamentu-language commentary attached. The broadcaster has also confirmed that a wider team of broadcasters, presenters and pundits will be used for pre-game build-up and post-match analysis.

Live matches featuring the Curacao national team will see the broadcast team visit different locations in the country, in the hope of boosting the atmosphere.

Nos Pais Television’s World Cup coverage will be spread across its digital platforms, channels 104 and 88, YouTube channel, website and multimedia app. On top of live matches, the broadcaster will provide fans with the latest stories and match clips from the tournament throughout.

World Cup streaming in Curacao is available through the Nos Pais Television app, which can be downloaded for free onto smartphones, tablets and other compatible iOS and Android devices in the country.