Europa Streaming News Updates
Free, legal streaming options exist across several territories for major live events this July. Here is what cord-cutters need to know right now.
World Cup on Free TV
Spain reached the World Cup final after a strong tournament run, with their 3-0 victory over Austria described as a well-rounded display.1 The final pits Spain against Argentina, and free broadcast options exist across several territories.3
Viewers in Australia can watch the final for free thanks to SBS.3 In the UK, ITV is showing matches including Spain fixtures on ITV1 and ITVX at no cost — though you do need a valid TV licence.4 Availability varies by country, so always check your local listings.
Where DAZN and Pay Walls Apply
Not every territory has free coverage of all 104 fixtures. DAZN is showing all 104 World Cup fixtures, with 71 on an exclusive basis in some markets.2 In Portugal, Sport TV holds wall-to-wall coverage rights.2 If you are in one of those territories, free options may be limited or non-existent.
Euronews: Free Live News Streaming
For Europa streaming news updates beyond sport, Euronews publishes free news bulletins online. Their midday bulletin on July 22nd covered stories across world affairs, business, politics, culture, and travel.5 Earlier bulletins from July 19th were also distributed freely via partner platforms.7
Euronews reports with what it describes as independence and a European perspective, making it a reliable free source for daily news across the continent.5
Broadcast Industry Moves
Several notable deals and changes are underway in the broadcast industry. The HbbTV Association has opened entries for its 2026 awards, to be held in Barcelona as part of the 14th HbbTV Symposium.6 HbbTV is the smart TV standard that powers many free catch-up and live channels on your television set.
The French Tennis Federation extended its Roland-Garros broadcast deal with beIN Media Group for a further five years.6 That deal affects where tennis fans can watch the tournament going forward. FAST channel provider wedotv is also expanding, with ABC Commercial launching four free ad-supported channels on LG Smart TVs in a multi-territory agreement.6
What to Watch Next
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is a major free-TV moment in territories with public broadcaster rights. If your local public broadcaster has rights, that is your best free legal option — check ITV in the UK or SBS in Australia.3,4
For daily European news, Euronews remains one of the most accessible free streams, available on its website and via partner platforms with no subscription required.5 Availability of all streams depends on your region and local licensing agreements.
Browse all live channels on Open TV Streams to find free, legal options available where you are.