Last updated: 10 June 2026.

The World Cup only comes around once every four years, and this time there’s a lot of confusion floating around: Is it really free? Do you need Astro? Are all the matches being shown, or only some? The short version for our members: yes, all 104 matches are free in Malaysia, and the surest way to catch every one of them live and free is the RTMKlik app. This guide walks you through every option step by step, clears up exactly what’s free and what isn’t, and shows you how to put a bet on at 9KING once you’re set up.

When is the World Cup 2026, and what time are matches in Malaysia?

Are all 104 matches really free?

This is where most people get confused, so let’s be straight about it. For the first time in 20 years, the World Cup is free for all Malaysians — no Astro subscription needed. But “free” works a little differently depending on how you watch. Here’s every option compared at a glance:

Bottom line: if you want all 104 matches, live and completely free, use RTMKlik. Here’s how to set up each option.

How do I watch the World Cup free on RTMKlik?

RTMKlik is RTM’s free streaming app, and it carries every one of the 104 matches live. It runs on just about anything and you don’t even need an account. To watch the World Cup free on RTMKlik:

1. Download the app (free). Get “RTMKlik” from the Google Play Store (Android), the Apple App Store (iPhone/iPad), or Huawei AppGallery. There’s also a dedicated RTMKlik app for Android TV / Google TV you can install straight on a smart TV. Official site: rtmklik.rtm.gov.my.
2. Open it — no sign-up needed. You do not need to create an account or log in to watch; streaming is free. You can register if you like, but it’s optional, and you do not need a MyDigital ID for RTMKlik.
3. Go to Live TV. Tap into the live TV / sports section and pick the RTM channel showing the match you want.
4. Want it on the big screen? Tap the cast icon in the player to send it to a Chromecast, Android TV or Google TV — or just use the RTMKlik smart-TV app directly, no casting needed.

How do I watch on RTM free-to-air TV (MyTV)?

Prefer to watch straight off the TV with no internet? RTM broadcasts the World Cup free-to-air on its digital channels. To watch on RTM free-to-air TV via MyTV:

1. Check you can receive MyTV. If your TV is fairly recent and digital-ready, you just need a UHF antenna. Got an older analogue set? You’ll need a MyTV box first — that’s a certified DVB-T2 decoder — connected to your TV.
2. Run a channel scan. On your TV or MyTV decoder, run the auto channel search / scan so it picks up the digital channels.
3. Tune to RTM’s channels. The matches air across RTM’s channels — TV1, TV2 and the Sukan RTM sports channel (newer line-ups may also list TV Okey and Sukan+ on MyTV).
4. Heads up on timing. RTM shows most matches on TV, but with only a few channels and overlapping kickoffs, some games are shown delayed rather than live. If you need every match live and free, the RTMKlik app is the reliable choice.

How do I watch on the MyGOV app (and do I need a MyDigital ID)?

The government’s MyGOV app also carries RTM’s live feed. This is the one option that needs a MyDigital ID. To watch on the MyGOV app:

1. Download the MyGOV Malaysia app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Sign in with your MyDigital ID. This one does require it. No MyDigital ID yet? Register for one first — it’s free — then come back and log in.
3. Open the live TV section and choose the RTM channel showing the match.

How much does Unifi TV cost, and is it worth it?

If you’d prefer guaranteed live HD on dedicated channels, Unifi TV is the official broadcaster and shows all 104 matches live across three dedicated channels. You don’t have to be an existing Unifi customer. The passes:

• Day pass — RM20 (available from 12 June). Access opens at 11pm the night before your match and runs until 11:59pm on match day.
• Season pass — RM50 if you’re already a Unifi TV customer, or RM60 if you’re not. Covers the whole tournament, with highlights and full-match replays — and for the first month it bundles in premium channels like HBO too.

You can buy a pass on Unifi TV’s official website, the MyUnifi app, the Unifi TV 2.0 app, or the Unifi Selfcare portal. It’s worth it if you want every match live in HD without juggling apps — but if cost is the deciding factor, the free RTMKlik app shows every match live anyway.

How do I bet on the World Cup at 9KING?

Half the fun of a World Cup is having something riding on the result. If you want to bet through 9KING it’s quick to get going, and your first deposit comes with a 100% Sports Welcome Bonus, up to RM300.

1. Open an account — a minute, tops.
2. Make your first deposit. Minimum is RM50. Once it’s in, message our 24/7 live chat to claim the welcome bonus — put in RM300 and you’ve got RM600 to play with.
3. Head to the Sport room and look for World Cup 2026.
4. Place your bet. Match winner is the simplest market to start with, but there’s also over/under goals, correct score, both teams to score, or an outright punt on who lifts the trophy.
5. Confirm your stake and settle in for kickoff.

Full terms are on the Sports Welcome Bonus page — minimum RM50, sportsbook only, one per new member, rollover applies.

New to this? Keep your first few bets small, stick to the match-winner market while you find your feet, and check the odds before you confirm — they tell you what you stand to win. And if anything’s unclear, the live chat team will walk you through it.