Legends like Iker Casillas, Carles Puyol, Gareth Bale, Didier Drogba, and more will be reunited for the 2026 FIFA Legends Match in a bid to hype up this summer’s World Cup
Didier Drogba celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on December 3, 2014(Image: AFP/Getty Images)
Some of football’s biggest legends are set to be reunited for the 2026 FIFA Legends Match overnight. The special exhibition, hosted by FIFA, brings together together iconic names like Iker Casillas, Carles Puyol, Gareth Bale, Didier Drogba, and more for a friendly showdown designed to ramp up excitement ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
The match, which is all about nostalgia and jaw-dropping skills, will see these footballing greats dust off their boots to entertain fans with a showcase of legendary talent against a Mexican Legends XI.
UK viewers hoping to catch the action had to go digital, with the game streamed live and free on the official FIFA+ website and app, as well as the EA Sports FC YouTube channel.
What is it?
The event is a friendly football match featuring iconic former professional players. The purpose iss to promote the upcoming World Cup and entertain fans with a display of legendary talent, taking on a Mexican Legends XI.
Who is playing?
The match will feature many celebrated names in football, including:
- Iker Casillas
- Carles Puyol
- Gareth Bale
- Didier Drogba
- Rio Ferdinand
- Paul Scholes
- Alessandro Del Piero
- Francesco Totti
- Kaka
- John Terry
How to watch?
For viewers in the UK, the match isnot shown on traditional UK television channels. Instead, it will available to stream live for free through digital platforms.
The match is being streamed live on the official FIFA+ website and app. It is also available to watch live on the EA Sports FC YouTube channel.
For those with the companion app, the match will be shown on FC Mobile’s in-game broadcast channel. You can check these online sources to see if a replay or highlights of the match are available.
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