Kicking off this week! Broadcast details for 'FIFA World Cup 2026' on NHK

We are announcing the broadcast details for the 'FIFA World Cup 2026' on NHK.

Group Stage (Japan Standard Time) - 19 matches will be broadcast live on terrestrial TV, including 2 Japan matches (with simultaneous/catch-up streaming on NHK ONE). - 1 match (Japan) will be broadcast on BS. - Matches featuring strong teams such as France, Spain, and Argentina will also be broadcast on terrestrial TV.

Broadcast Schedule (Selected Highlights) - June 12 (Fri) 04:00: Mexico vs. South Africa (General TV) - June 15 (Mon) 05:00: Japan vs. Netherlands (General TV) - June 21 (Sun) 13:00: Japan vs. Tunisia (BS) - June 26 (Fri) 08:00: Japan vs. Sweden (General TV) *Many other matches will be broadcast.

Knockout Stage - A total of 15 matches will be broadcast live on terrestrial TV (with simultaneous/catch-up streaming on NHK ONE). - Japan's matches will be broadcast on BS for the first round, and on terrestrial TV for the second round and onwards, depending on progress.

BSP4K - All 104 matches will be broadcast live or recorded. The 34 terrestrial matches will be broadcast simultaneously.

NHK ONE - In addition to simultaneous and catch-up streaming of the 34 matches aired on terrestrial TV, daily highlights and 2-minute highlight programs will be broadcast throughout the tournament.