World Cup 2026: Presenting live match updates from BBC Sport

The World Cup is here and BBC Sport will keep you up to date on all the action in the US, Canada and Mexico.

from Live TV coverage for highlights, analysis and reactionOur dedicated team will ensure you don’t miss a kick from the biggest World Cup yet.

And there’s more – the BBC is rolling out Live Match Updates so you can see the score for the full 90 minutes and beyond right on your lock screen.

This means you can keep track of every match wherever you are – whether you’re on the go, at work or away from the TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always a glance away.

All you need to do is make sure you have The BBC Sport app has been downloaded On your phone and with just a few taps, you’ll get real-time updates on your lock screen. Just follow your favorite team and we will do the rest.

On Apple devices, live match updates will automatically appear when your team is playing, keeping you up to date as the match unfolds.

On Android, you’ll need to opt-in to notifications in your settings to show live match updates*.

You’ll receive updates from around an hour before kick-off and they’ll automatically disappear from your lock screen once the match is over.

You can stop live match updates at any time without needing to unfollow your favorite teams

*Live Match Update is not yet available on every Android device