How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022

We’re going to run through how to watch world cup 2022 in Australia , from the group stage right through to the final, and which streaming services will be best to catch every game.

One of the biggest events in sports is returning this year with football’s 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar in November and December – the first World Cup in history to be played outside the usual summer months due to extreme temperature concerns in the Middle East.

With some notable countries absent from the tournament (Italy missed out on qualification for the second time in a row) and some notable countries taking part, such as Canada for the first time since 1986, it’s set to be another enthralling spectacle.

It will be a new experience for the entire football world, with the World Cup taking place in the midst of the major domestic leagues – in Europe especially – which could have an effect on the football being played.

Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 action?

If you want to watch the World Cup 2022 this November live in Australia, SBS have the exclusive rights to all fixtures in the tournament. Their free to air service will be the place to watch all 64 live games throughout the first World Cup in the Middle East. 

The World Cup draw has been made and each team knows the majority of their fixtures, with just a handful of nations left to be confirmed for the finals via the playoffs. With hundreds of millions of viewers around the globe, there’s always magical moments (and often moments of madness – think Luis Suarez and Zinedine Zidane) when the World Cup comes around.

You can watch FIFA World Cup 2022 action live. Check out the upcoming fixtures below. You can also check the latest World Cup ladder for the team standings.

Watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 on SBS

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast exclusively on SBS this November – with all 64 World Cup games available to watch in Australia on free to air TV, with 8 games being shown live simultaneously at points throughout the tournament. This makes the largest football event accessible to everyone, making Australian audiences the biggest victors of the competition.

SBS also have a dedicated streaming service which allows you to watch the World Cup on the go on your smartphone or other compatible device, meaning you don’t have to miss a single game. It is quite easy to create an account with SBS, and there is no cost involved. You can access the multitude of content in the SBS library by simply clicking on the “SIGN IN/CREATE AN ACCOUNT” option at the top of the SBS homepage and providing the requested information.

Catch FIFA World Cup replays with Kayo Sports

Although they don’t have exclusive rights to the World Cup in Qatar, Kayo Sports is a great option for football fans.

Though you won’t have access to every single live game, there will be plenty of replays, reactions and World Cup-related content to access thanks to Kayo’s close links with Fox Sports and BeIN Sports – so there’s no worry of missing out on all the action, with more football action available to access through Kayo.

Kayo offer a 7-day free trial for customers that you can take advantage of throughout the World Cup, before choosing to subscribe to a Basic ($25/month) or Premium ($35/month) plan. Check out the Kayo plans comparison here to learn more about Kayo pricing details.

Watch 2022 World Cup action with Fox Sports

Once again, while they don’t have rights to broadcast games live, Fox Sports is an excellent choice for the football fan for streaming World Cup action.

Fox Sports offer live sports and on demand action for you to stream via their dedicated streaming service, Foxtel Now. Foxtel Now offers all the same Fox Sports channels that viewers will be familiar with, with various subscription options available to customers.

Foxtel customers can access a huge range of sports channels, with Fox Sports, BeIN Sports and a huge range of entertainment channels at your fingertips.

Fox Sports recently announced that they would be partnering with Twitter to stream exclusive World Cup related content from the group stage right through to the knockout matches, with pre-match and post-match content available through the partnership.

Watch the FIFA World Cup with Telstra

Another option for soccer fans is to access both Kayo Sports and Fox Sports channels via Telstra. Telstra offers their existing customers fantastic deals for Kayo and Foxtel Now.

With Kayo from Telstra, you can enjoy three plans (One, Basic, and Premium) and this is exclusive to Telstra customers with eligible mobile and broadband plans and is part of a 12-month contract.

The Foxtel Now Telstra offer lets customers access Fox Sports’ online services for much cheaper, too, with the first month of Foxtel Now’s Essential Pack free when you sign up – meaning you only have to pay for the Fox Sports Pack at $29 per month.

Who will win the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

With World Cup qualifying very nearly complete, all eyes will turn to the final World Cup draw to check out the finalized fixtures across the eight groups.

The World Cup draw has three remaining spots to be taken with 8 teams currently in contention to make it to the finals – but which nation will make it out of the UAE, Wales, Ukraine, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Peru and Costa Rica?

Our home team fell short in the qualifying group stage when they lost to Japan in the final game, but still secured a playoff place which means we could still head to the finals – we just have to beat UAE and Peru to get there.

Of course, the whole nation will be behind the Socceroos in the hope of making the final tournament group stage, but all eyes will be on the Qatari Capital come November 18.

We’ll take a quick look at some of the leading teams hoping to be crowned winner of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Argentina

Argentina haven’t won the World Cup since the Diego Maradona-inspired team of 1986, having only won it one other time in history in 1978. It may very well be the last chance for one of the best players the world has ever seen – Lionel Messi – to win the coveted trophy and emulate his idol.

Messi broke his – and Argentina’s – International duck when the South American nation won the Copa America last year in 2021, and will hope he can carry his beloved country all the way this year in Qatar.

Belgium

So often the hyped up nation when it comes to international tournament football, Belgium have a huge pool of talent at their disposal. Leading their team will be the likes of multiple Premier League winner Kevin de Bruyne, recent Champions League-winning goalkeeper Thibault Courtois and powerhouse striker Romelu Lukaku – but can the star players fulfil their potential this winter?

Brazil

Brazil are multiple winners of the famous trophy, having won the World Cup no less than 5 times, with famous teams throughout history including the likes of Pele, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho – having last won the World Cup in 2002.

The likes of Neymar, Alisson Becker and Raphinha will want to make their own history in the famous yellow jersey by claiming victory this year.

England

England came close in Euro 2020, narrowly losing on penalties in the final to Italy after an incredible tournament. With that big-game experience in their side, could they go one step further in Qatar – or will their years of hurt continue in the Middle East?

Star striker and captain Harry Kane finished the season in fine form with Tottenham, while younger players like West Ham’s Jarred Bowen, Man City’s Phil Foden and Leeds United’s midfield maestro Kalvin Phillips will be hoping to put their stamp on the tournament and bring glory back to the ‘home of football.’

Watch out for the group stage, too, as England have been drawn against either Scotland or Wales if they overcome Ukraine in the playoffs.

France

Reigning champions France have some of the biggest names in football – for the present and, seemingly, the future. Having already won the last FIFA World Cup in 2018, players like world star Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba and Eduardo Camavinga could light up yet another international tournament.

Germany

Germany are another one of the serial winners who will be looking to recapture the form that took them to the championship in 2014 and saw them reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016 not long after. With a couple of years of undulating form, the 4-time World Cup winners will be hoping their crop of young stars can re-ignite their national pride.

Spain

Another winner since the turn of the century, the Spanish national team were dominant from 2008-2012, becoming the only national team to win three consecutive international major titles – winning the Euros in 2008 and 2012 either side of the 2010 World Cup.

They have had a change of tack in recent years, with a focus on younger players from a variety of teams – a far cry from the days of the Barcelona-Real Madrid duopoly – and boss Luis Enrique will be hoping to play his way to glory.

The best of the rest

Some of the other teams to keep an eye on include North American duo USA and Canada, both of which could be dark horses in the finals, as well as Denmark and the Netherlands – not to mention our own Socceroos, should we make it!