Tom's Guide to the World Cup

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The World Cup will be here before you know it. Starting June 11 and running through July, the world's best teams will be traveling to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to face off in the most popular sporting event on the planet.

If you're planning to go — or planning to watch from the comfort of your home — we have everything you need to know right here. We'll let you know when every match starts, how to watch it (for free!), the best TVs and soundbars to enjoy the games in all their glory, and the best deals if you want to upgrade your setup for less.

We'll even have tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gear you have, from optimizing your TV's performance to tweaking your audio so you can hear every GOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!

We're going to update this page regularly throughout the contest, so be sure to come back each day.

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The TV to get if you're hoping to simplify the streaming process during the World Cup.

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If you're in the market for a cheap, big-screen TV ahead of the tournament

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This is the model to shop if you're a sports fan on a budget.

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The OLED TV to get if you want to go all-in on performance without shelling out for a full-price TV.

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Best TVs

Want to upgrade your TV for the World Cup? Here are our top picks

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Best soundbars

Hear all the crowd noise as well as the expert commentary with one of the best soundbars.

The best headphones

Watching the World Cup on your phone? I recommend these headphones to feel like you're actually at the games.

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