Follow World Cup 2026 closer than ever with live match updates from BBC Sport

The World Cup is here and BBC Sport will be keeping you up to date on all the action in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

From live TV coverage to highlights, analysis and reaction, our dedicated team will ensure you don't miss a kick from the biggest World Cup yet.

And there's more - the BBC is launching live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.

This means you can keep track of every match wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.

All you need to do is make sure you have the BBC Sport app downloaded on your phone and with just a few taps, you'll receive real-time updates on your lock screen. Simply follow your favourite team and we'll do the rest.

On Apple devices, live match updates will appear automatically when your team is is playing, keeping you up to date as the match unfolds.

On Android, you'll need to opt in to notifications in your settings in order for live match updates to appear*.

You will receive updates from about an hour before kick-off and they will disappear automatically from your lock screen after the match has finished.

You can turn off live match updates at any time without needing to unfollow your favourite teams.

*Live Match Updates are not yet available on every Android device

Apple users simply need to follow a team while signed into the BBC Sport app to opt in for live match updates.

To do that, navigate to Football within the BBC Sport app, tap All Teams in the black navigation bar at the top of the page, then choose a team. Once you've tapped on the team name, hit +Follow on the next page.

For Android users, you will need to follow the steps above while also ensuring notifications for BBC Sport are turned on in your device settings.

For more information, read through our FAQ page.

You can dismiss a live match update when it appears on your lock screen, or to disable them, simply head to your device settings to turn notifications off.