Exclusive World Cup 2026 Matches Brazil vs. Norway and Mexico vs. England Air Only on MagentaTV

Two major Round of 16 World Cup 2026 matches—Brazil vs. Norway and Mexico vs. England—are exclusively broadcast on MagentaTV, Germany's pay-TV streaming service. Brazil faces Norway at 10 PM German time at the New-York-New-Jersey Stadium, advancing after a 2-1 win over Japan with a stoppage-time goal by Martinelli. Norway, boosted by Erling Haaland's late goal versus Ivory Coast, secured knockout qualification, setting the stage for this highly anticipated clash. Mexico hosts England at 2 AM German time in Mexico City’s Aztekenstadion; Mexico has impressively retained a clean sheet through their four wins, while England rallied from behind against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, thanks to Harry Kane’s brace.

MagentaTV streams all 104 World Cup matches, with 44 exclusively available on its platform including six Round of 16 games and two quarter-finals. Telekom’s TV chief, Arnim Butzen, emphasized the significance of showcasing top contenders like France, Brazil, and England exclusively to subscribers. Meanwhile, the free-to-air broadcasters ARD and ZDF will air 60 matches, including all German games, the opening match, both semi-finals, and the final. Quarter-finals coverage is shared between MagentaTV and public broadcasters. Commentary and analysis feature experts such as Jürgen Klopp, Thomas Müller, and Tabea Kemme, enriching the viewer experience.

This exclusivity continues a recent trend, following France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay broadcast solely on MagentaTV. While fans can watch the majority of the tournament’s key moments on free TV, the most anticipated knockout games remain behind the paywall, shaping the viewing landscape for German audiences.