Tom's Guide to the World Cup

Tom's Guide to the World Cup, shown with Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi.
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The World Cup is underway! The world's best teams have traveled to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to face off in the most popular sporting event on the planet.

If you're going to a game — or watching it from the comfort of your home — we have everything you need to know right here. We'll let you know how to watch every match (for free!), the best TVs and soundbars to enjoy the games in all their glory, and the best deals if you want to upgrade your setup for less.

We'll even have tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gear you have, from optimizing your TV's performance to tweaking your audio so you can hear every GOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!

We're going to update this page regularly throughout the contest, so be sure to come back each day.

How to watch all the games

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Our top World Cup TV deals

Best deals for TVs, soundbars, and more

The best settings for your TV

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Tips for going to the games

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Apparel and other gear

Test your World Cup knowledge

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