Where & how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals for free in India?

Only eight teams are left competing for the trophy.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has narrowed its record 48 participating nations to the final eight competitors following an unbelievable round of 16 fixtures. Football fans in India are gearing up for the heavyweight quarterfinal clashes, with the excitement at an all-time high.

The Round of 16 has produced incredible storylines, spectacular moments, and breathtaking penalty shootouts that saw multiple tournament favourites miss out on the next stage. Every remaining team had to survive intense battles to secure their spot in the next round.

Morocco was the first nation to secure the spot after defeating tournament co-hosts Canada 3-0, comfortably moving to the next stage. France narrowly edged past a resilient Paraguayan side to manage a narrow 1-0 victory.

In other fixtures, Norway stunned the footballing world by eliminating record champions Brazil, securing a 2-1 win, while England survived a chaotic 3-2 battle against co-hosts Mexico. Spain asserted dominance in the Iberian derby, winning 1-0 against rivals Portugal.

Belgium ruthlessly dismantled the co-hosts, the USA, 4-1, with defending champions Argentina securing one of the greatest World Cup comebacks to win 3-2 against Egypt, after trailing 2-0. Finally, Switzerland confirmed their spot, winning in a penalty shootout against Colombia.

On the note, here is the complete list of details on how fans in India can view the quarterfinal encounters.

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How can Indian fans watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals for free?

Indian football fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals completely free via Doordarshan’s DD Sports channel.

Under national broadcasting laws, FIFA World Cup games are classified as “sporting events of national importance.” This ensures an uninterrupted, 100% free-to-air satellite feed exclusively for viewers using the DD Free Dish platform.

To watch the matches with a subscription, the tournament is being streamed on the Zee5 platform. Zee Entertainment holds the official multi-platform distribution rights for this edition, streaming all matches from the tournament’s commencement.

While Zee5 typically requires a paid premium subscription, users with select JioFiber, Jio AirFiber, or premium Airtel broadband plans can stream the high-definition matches without any extra charges.

Television viewers without the DD Free Dish platform can view the quarterfinal matchups through the Unite8 Sports 1 or Unite8 Sports 2 channels to follow the live broadcast in English and Hindi.

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