Roku just got 4 free sports channels including two from FIFA but World Cup fans should still use these VPNs and apps instead

Date:
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:56:48 +0000

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Roku has added four new sports channels for free, just in time for the FIFA World Cup.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Roku is having a bit of a transformation at the moment, and sports fans will be very pleased with the streamers most recent stunt.

Hot on the heels of Rokus huge free Home Screen upgrade , the streaming giant has quietly added a handful of new sports channels just in time for the World Cup and the best part is that theyre all completely free to access on The Roku Channel. Joining Rokus roster of over 500 free live channels are Sports Illustrated, which spotlights league updates while offering sports news and analysis coverage, and FIFA Plus Women, a womens soccer-based channel with highlights, live matches, and stories featured on individual athletes. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Additionally, FIFA Plus Espaol will also be joining the mix, which is essentially the Spanish-language answer to FIFA Plus Women, but offers coverage on international events. Aside from soccer content, Stingray Hooked covers all things fishing-related including tips and angling expeditions across the globe because even keen fishers need their own programming.

This isnt the first time this year that Roku has expanded its collection of free streaming channels. Back in April it rolled out a bunch of new channels dedicated to round-the-clock viewing for Western movies, in addition to new non-stop reality TV channels. You may like Roku is releasing two new projectors and a free update for its devices Best VPN for soccer streams: watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup securely with these expert-tested streaming
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Just like Rokus other free channels, its new sports content will also be ad-supported. You should also be aware that, though the new channels arrive just in time for the World Cup celebrations, you wont be able to watch the associated matches through The Roku Channel. Luckily, weve got you covered. How to watch the FIFA World Cup Want to know how to watch the FIFA World Cup
? Look no further.

Luckily for viewers in the UK and Australia, every match will be broadcast
for free on BBC and ITV (UK), and SBS on Demand (Australia), so you wont need to worry about needing a VPN, just a TV license. Although, if you happen to
be travelling while the World Cup is on, Norton VPN is our top pick.

As for viewers in the US, it gets a little more complicated as you wont be able to stream every match for free, but there are a few ways for you to get your soccer fix. Fox Sports (Fox One and FS1) will be broadcasting the
matches live, so if youre subscribed to a live streaming service that houses these channels such as YouTube TV or Hulu+ Live TV, youll be able to watch them included in your membership.

If youve been toying with signing up to YouTube TV for a while, then your
best option is the Sports Plan, which offers everything from news, to live games and local channels. Its currently on offer for $54.99 a month (was $64.99) , which will save you $120 for your first 12 months. Alternatively, you could also just make the most of a 21-day free trial if you know you wont use YouTube TV when the World Cup is over.

However, a VPN might be a more cost-effective way of watching World Cup matches, which you can then use to access BBC and ITVs broadcasts in the UK for example. Instead of paying $55 monthly for YouTube TV, Norton VPNs basic plan will set you back just $39.99 a year (thats roughly $3.33 a month). Today's best Norton VPN, Norton VPN Plus, Norton VPN Standard and Norton VPN Ultimate deals Norton VPN Standard 59.99 29.99 View See all prices Norton VPN Plus 5 Devices 79.99 34.99 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Follow TechRadar on Google News and
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