The Apple Sports app expands to 90 new markets ahead of the World Cup
The Apple Sports app has expanded to over 90 new markets in anticipation of the upcoming World Cup. This free app provides real-time scores, statistics, and results across various sports, catering to soccer fans specifically for the tournament. The rollout includes features to follow the World Cup, browse brackets, and access live matches through the Apple TV app.
- ▪The Apple Sports app is now available in more than 90 additional countries and regions.
- ▪The app collects real-time scores, statistics, and results from various athletic disciplines.
- ▪Features for the World Cup include options to follow the tournament and browse brackets.
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Entertainment Streaming The Apple Sports app expands to 90 new markets ahead of the World Cup It’s targeting soccer fans ahead of this summer’s tournament. By Anna Washenko May 19, 2026 4:44 pm EST Apple Apple Sports announced a big expansion today, with the program arriving in more than 90 additional countries and regions. This free app collects real-time scores, statistics and results from across athletic disciplines, allowing individuals to keep tabs on what's happening for all their favorite teams. Particularly when so many leagues have increasingly fractured their broadcast rights across cable networks and streaming platforms, the app ensures you know what's happening even if you aren't able to watch a game live.
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