KICKOFFAPI / WORLD CUP 2026 API

The World Cup,
on the wire.

The biggest football event of the cycle — live scores, fixtures, results, lineups and deep statistics through one fast, predictable JSON API. Ship your World Cup app before kickoff.

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TO KICKOFF
JUNE 11 · 2026
ONE ENDPOINT FAMILY

Everything you need for a World Cup app

Live match scores with sub-second cached reads, full group and knockout schedules, results and head-to-head history, lineups, formations, and player and team statistics. The same API covers 900+ other leagues — so your app keeps working long after the final.

Use caseEndpoint family
Live scores & status/fixtures?live=all
Group & knockout schedule/fixtures · /fixtures/rounds
Lineups & events/fixtures/lineups · /fixtures/events
Team & player stats/teams/statistics · /players
WHY BUILD ON KICKOFFAPI

Ready before the tournament begins

FREE TO START

A genuine free tier

100 requests a day, no credit card, every endpoint — real-time scores included. Prototype your World Cup app today, upgrade when traffic arrives.

BUILT FOR PEAKS

Fast when everyone's watching

Sub-second cached reads, predictable JSON and clear rate-limit headers — engineered for the minutes when the whole world refreshes at once.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free World Cup 2026 API?

Yes — the Hobby tier is free with 100 requests per day and access to all endpoints, ideal for prototyping a World Cup app.

Does it include live scores during matches?

Yes. Live fixtures update continuously and are served from a global cache for fast reads.

What else is covered besides the World Cup?

900+ leagues and cups worldwide, so your app stays useful all year — not just during the tournament.

Kickoff is close

Get your free API key now and be live before the first whistle.