Apple Watch World Cup app: FotMob brings live scores to your wrist
Apple Watch does not have a dedicated FIFA-licensed World Cup app, and I couldn’t find a dedicated one like for Garmin and Wear OS. For comprehensive tournament coverage on the wrist, FotMob is the best option available. The iOS app ships with Apple Watch support and puts live scores, fixtures, group standings and the knockout bracket directly on the watch face via widgets and live activities.
FotMob is available free on the App Store with optional in-app purchases to remove ads ($2.99) or unlock a gold membership. It covers over 400 competitions globally, including the World Cup 2026, with live updates during matches.
Apple Watch support
The app requires watchOS 8.0 or later, which covers all recent Apple Watch models. FotMob displays the tournament bracket on the watch face, shows match scores as they happen, and supports lock screen widgets and live activities. The recent update (version 1234) added World Cup-specific features: live commentary with reactions, a World Cup predictor, and the Lineup Builder for constructing your nation’s dream XI.
Key features
FotMob delivers live scores with instant goal notifications, personalised alerts for favourite teams and players, detailed match stats including expected goals (xG) and shot maps, video highlights and audio commentary, live text commentary during play, transfer news and breaking updates, and TV broadcast schedules. Home screen widgets update with live matches in progress, and the lock screen displays match status with dynamic island support.
Unlike the dedicated World Cup faces on Garmin and Wear OS, FotMob is a full football app constrained to Apple Watch’s smaller screen real estate. It prioritises the day’s matches and your followed team’s fixtures over the comprehensive browse experience on iOS.
Limitations
The app is not official or FIFA-licensed. Ratings stand at 4.9 stars with 155,000 reviews, though some users report notification accuracy issues and delayed player transfer data. FotMob operates free with ads, with optional purchases for ad removal and a gold member tier ($15.99 annually, $1.99 monthly).
FAQ
Does Apple Watch have an official World Cup app?
No. Apple does not ship a FIFA-licensed World Cup watch face or app comparable to Garmin’s or the Wear OS ecosystem.
Can I follow my country on FotMob Apple Watch?
Yes. Set your favourite team or country in the iOS app and personalised alerts and fixtures appear on the watch.
Does FotMob cost anything?
The app is free with advertising. Subscriptions ($1.99–$15.99 monthly/annual) unlock ad removal and gold member features.
Last Updated on 12 June 2026 by the5krunner
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