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Best Buy's World Cup sale is on — here are the 5 trophy-winning TVs you should check out
The FIFA World Cup is finally upon us, and unsurprisingly, I've been fielding a ton of questions about which TVs are worth shopping ahead of the tournament. Fortunately, big-box retailers like Best Buy are kicking off the biggest event in sports with a slew of discounts on QLEDs, Mini-LEDs and OLEDs.
To that end, I've scoured Best Buy's listings for my top picks on TVs for every budget. As someone who covers the TV business for a living, I've spent a lot of time with these TVs. We've also reviewed every model on this list, so I can tell you with confidence that they're safe, reliable picks for showcasing sports.
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- shop all TVs at Best Buy from $79
- Hisense 65" U6 Mini-LED 4K QLED TV: was $999 now $549
- TCL 75" QM6K Mini-LED 4K TV: was $1,299 now $899
- Samsung 55" S85F 4K OLED TV: was $1,199 now $899
- LG 65" C5 4K OLED TV: was $2,699 now $1,299
- Hisense 65" UR9 RGB Mini-LED 4K TV: was $2,199 now $1,999
My World Cup TV Picks
1. Hisense U65QF
For the last few months, the Hisense U65QF has been my most-recommended TV for people who are looking to maximize screen size while still saving a ton of cash. It sets itself apart from rival ultra-affordable TVs with one key feature: Mini-LED backlighting.
The U65QF's Mini-LED-driven picture is brighter than just about every basic, edge-lit LED TV you'll find at (or just below) its price point. This makes it a fantastic pick for people who need a bright, punchy picture for daytime footy. In fact, according to our test results (which you can check out in full in our Hisense U65QF review), this is the brightest entry-level Mini-LED TV we've tested of late.
The U65QF will also have your back when it's time to track down where the World Cup games are being broadcast. It's built around the Amazon Fire TV smart platform, and while it’s not my top pick for streaming, it still supports YouTube TV, Fubo, Tubi and plenty more.
2. TCL QM6K
If the 65-inch screen of the Hisense U65QF isn't big enough for your World Cup watch party aspirations (but you're still looking to spend under $1,000), I recommend checking out the 75-inch TCL QM6K, an entry-level Mini-LED TV that we loved enough to give it a four-star rating.
You can peruse our QM6K review for the full scoop, but here's what you need to know: This is a steady, dependable TV for just about everything — not just sports. It's not quite as bright as the aforementioned U65QF, but I find everything from its backlight dimming to its upscaling to be slightly better than what you'll get on Hisense's entry-level set.
Unlike the U65QF (which is built around Fire TV), the QM6K leverages Google TV, one of my preferred streaming platforms. Google TV's robust app support and snappy interface will help you keep track of the games throughout the tournament.
3. Samsung S85F
Are you looking to pair the biggest sporting event on the planet with a taste of high-end performance? The 55-inch Samsung S85F OLED may not tap a big, room-dominating screen, but at just $899, it's one of the most affordable ways to secure an OLED-driven picture at the 55-inch size point.
In our Samsung S85F review, my colleague Dylan describes being 'blown away by the TV’s picture quality,' and the reason for this is simple: Instead of relying on a separate backlight like the previously mentioned sets from Hisense and TCL, the S85F's OLED display leverages millions of self-lit pixels. This advantage results in a deep, detail-rich picture, perfect black levels and ultra-wide viewing angles.
It's not the brightest OLED on the block, but as long as you're not watching the games in a sun-soaked room, it's plenty bright for sports, movies and more.
4. LG C5
I'll be real with you: The 65-inch LG C5 is a luxury purchase, but one that'll pay off for years to come. It's also on sale for over 50% off its debut price at the time of publishing.
Like the aforementioned Samsung S85F, the C5 is an OLED TV, which puts its performance head and shoulders above the Mini-LED TVs already mentioned. It's also brighter than the S85F, so if you want a relatively affordable OLED TV with a fair amount of horsepower, this ought to be at the top of your list of contenders.
The C5 will serve you well for the World Cup, but it's also a phenomenal way to take in movies, shows and games. Among our readers, it's one of the most popular TVs in recent years on account of its top-shelf performance and its reasonable price tag.
5. Hisense UR9
In recent years, Hisense has specialized in bright, value-forward TVs that punch above their weight — all things that matter if you're shopping for an impressive TV to showcase the World Cup without committing to an eye-watering price tag.
The Hisense UR9 leverages an all-new type of display technology called RGB LED. Because of this souped-up, LED-based tech, the UR9 is not only the brightest TV on this list, it’s the most colorful, too.
The UR9 is built around Google TV, so you’ve got plenty of ways to stream matches if you splash out on Hisense’s newest flagship model. Simply put, this is the TV I'd get if you really want to impress friends and family with a new, cutting-edge model. Pound for pound, the LG C5 is the better-performing set, but the C5 doesn't come with the distinction of being a 2026 all-new type of TV.
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