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Thai Fans Can Watch World Cup 2026 Final Four Free

Thai fans can watch the World Cup 2026 final four matches free on MONOMAX SPORTS TV, with the semi-finals starting July 15 and the final on July 20. Free watch parties are also available at MONO Studio in Nonthaburi.

Thai Fans Can Watch World Cup 2026 Final Four Free
13 Jul Khaosod

Thai football fans will be able to watch the final four matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 free of charge after Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS), in collaboration with Mono Next Public Company Limited (MONO), announced free-to-air broadcasts on MONOMAX SPORTS TV via Channel 29.

JAS, the official broadcast rights holder for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Thailand, said the free broadcasts will include both semi-finals, the third-place play-off and the final.

The semi-finals feature France vs Spain on Wednesday 15 July at 02:00, followed by England vs Argentina on Thursday 16 July at 02:00. The third-place play-off will be played on Sunday 19 July at 04:00, while the final kicks off on Monday 20 July at 02:00.

MONOMAX subscribers will also be able to stream all matches live in Full HD across a wide range of supported devices.

In addition, MONOMAX has opened free registration for football fans to attend the "MONOMAX: WATCH PARTY – FIFA World Cup 2026", where supporters can watch selected matches on a giant screen at MONO Studio (Stadium 29) on Chaiyaphruek Road in Nonthaburi province.

Watch parties will be held for the France–Spain semi-final on the night of 14 July, the England–Argentina semi-final on the night of 15 July, and the World Cup final on the night of 19 July. Activities begin at 20:00, ahead of the live broadcasts, which kick off in the early hours of the following morning.

Successfully registered attendees must present their original Thai national ID card together with their Ticket QR Code on the scheduled date as proof of entry.

Furthermore, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history by introducing the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. Held at New York New Jersey Stadium, the halftime spectacular will feature a star-studded line-up of global artists, including Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS. The performance is being curated under the creative direction of Chris Martin, lead vocalist of Coldplay.

Only four matches remain before the 2026 FIFA World Cup crowns a new champion, with the semi-finals set to kick off in the early hours of 15 and 16 July, Thailand time.

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