How to watch World Cup games for free ahead of England clash with Mexico
Amazon is offering a way to stream some of the biggest games, catch up on overnight matches on demand, and watch all the highlights
England will have their next outing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Monday (July 6) when they take on Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium. While this match will be available to watch exclusively on the BBC, Amazon is providing an alternative way to watch some of the tournament's most significant matches.
This World Cup is the biggest yet, with 48 nations taking part in a record 104 fixtures spanning 39 days of football. Numerous matches, including Argentina vs Cape Verde (July 3) and Colombia vs Ghana (July 4), can be viewed free of charge on Prime Video's ITVX channel.
Amazon's streaming platform is showing more than 50 crucial fixtures throughout the competition, including vital knockout encounters and the final on July 19. Prime Video also offers a catch-up service with full matches available to stream on demand, allowing subscribers to watch games that kicked off overnight.
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There's additionally a dedicated highlights section, capturing the best moments from every match – including those originally broadcast on BBC. Plus a daily highlights show and classic fixtures, making Prime Video the go-to destination for World Cup coverage.
All Prime Video content can be accessed across devices, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets or laptops, enabling football supporters to take the World Cup with them during their daily commute or on holiday.
Prime Video is offering live and on-demand games from the FIFA World Cup for free with a seven-day trial of ITVX Premium, which also includes highlights of every game and full classic matches.
After the free trial, ITVX Premium will renew at the usual £5.99 per month, providing access to the biggest knockout games through to the final on July 19.
World Cup fans can gain access to Prime Video's World Cup coverage free of charge through a seven-day trial of ITVX Premium. After the trial ends, ITVX Premium will automatically continue at the usual £5.99 monthly subscription until cancelled, reports the Daily Star.
It's important to note, however, that certain Prime Video content may not be accessible to viewers outside the UK. Additionally, as mentioned earlier, England vs Mexico will be shown exclusively on the BBC via BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
In other news, for those celebrating the World Cup, Kitbag is providing a 15% reduction on the newest England strips using the exclusive discount code AFF15. With this offer, the 2026 World Cup jerseys fall to £76.49 (was £89.99) for adults and £55.24 (was £64.99) for children.
England's next World Cup match is sure to be a thrilling one after Harry Kane saved the team from one of their most embarrassing results in history, as two goals in the final 15 minutes earned a 2-1 win over DR Congo in the last 32 in Atlanta.
Thomas Tuchel's men were 15 minutes away from going home, but instead they will now head to the host nation for a game at altitude at 1am on Monday, where their credentials for winning the tournament will come under their biggest examination yet.