Live World Cup 2026 match updates will appear directly on your phone’s lock screen for every match.
The 2026 World Cup action across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be followed closely with real-time updates from a dedicated coverage team. These updates include live television broadcasts, quick highlights, in-depth analysis, and immediate reactions. No moment of the tournament will be missed, from the opening whistle to the final whistle. A new feature allows scores to stream straight to your phone’s lock screen for the entire duration of each game and beyond.
Keep track of every match effortlessly whether you are traveling, working, or away from a screen. The lock screen score updates ensure you never lose sight of the action, even on the go. To enable this feature, download the sports app and follow your preferred team with just a few taps. Real-time notifications will then arrive automatically, keeping you informed at all times.
For those using Apple devices, score updates will pop up on the lock screen automatically whenever your favorite team plays. This keeps you in the loop as the game progresses without any extra effort. The updates begin roughly one hour before kickoff and vanish from the lock screen once the match concludes.
Android device owners must manually enable notifications in their settings to receive live match updates. The feature is not yet available on every Android device, so users should check compatibility. Updates start about one hour before the game starts and stop displaying after the final whistle. These settings can be adjusted at any time without unfollowing your teams.
To activate lock screen updates, Apple users simply need to follow a team while logged into the sports app. Navigate to the football section, tap All Teams in the black navigation bar at the top, and select a team. Then tap the team name and choose +Follow on the following page. Android users must complete the same steps and also ensure BBC Sport notifications are enabled in their device settings.
You can dismiss a score update as soon as it appears on your lock screen if you prefer not to see it. To fully disable live match updates, go to your device settings and turn off notifications. This can be done at any moment without needing to unfollow your favorite teams. The changes take effect immediately.