The beautiful game has always been more than just goals and trophies — it’s about moments that live forever. From 11 to 31 May, DStv Channel 199 becomes the heartbeat of football nostalgia, a pop‑up channel that rewinds the clock and lets fans relive the drama, the joy, and the heartbreak of the FIFA World Cup.
This isn’t just a countdown to the 2026 World Cup, it’s a celebration of the stories that shaped the sport.
Monday, 18 May - World Cup biggest upsets
- Senegal's Papa Bouba Diop upsets France's 'Golden Generation' (2002)
- SCENES! Saudi Arabia shocks Messi and Argentina (2022)
Tuesday, 19 May - Volleys and long range! (Best goals)
- Chest & Volley - James Rodríguez with a goal that won a Puskas Award vs Uruguay (2014)
- Tshabalala, left-footed shot, vuvuzela, Peter Dury commentary and the famous dance vs Mexico (2010)
- The Story of the 2006 World Cup
Wednesday, 20 May - The best FIFA World Cup films
- 1966 - England - "Football comes home" The one and only time England won the World Cup
- 1986 - Mexico - "The Maradona show" The famous quarterfinal vs England remains the most renowned match in the history of the World Cup
- 2006 - Italy vs France final - Zidane red card.
Thursday, 21 May - World Cup moments
- Ghana's hard-fought draw vs Germany 2-2 (2014)
- A Golden Goal! Lions of Teranga beat Sweden to qualify for the quarterfinals in their very first FIFA World Cup
- The first African nation to ever reach a World Cup semifinal - Morocco vs Portugal (2022)
Friday, 22 May - "What else can I watch on the pop-up?"
- World Cup Countdown to Kick-off - Your daily dose of 2026 FIFA World Cup build-up excitement. From Monday to Friday at 7pm, the team will bring you news, features and discussion all centred on the biggest World Cup of them all
- FIFA Stories from the Cities - Toronto
- Football's Greatest Stage - Episode 11: France 98
Saturday, 23 May - Brazilians
- 1958: Sweden - 17 years and 249 days, Pele becomes the youngest player to score in a World Cup Final
- World Cup Films - Korea & Japan (2002) - One man comes to mind, Ronaldo Luis, the iconic haircut, the final vs Germany.
Sunday, 24 May - Finals
- 2010 Final: Netherlands vs Spain
- 2014 Final: Germany vs Argentina
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun and the stories that made us fall in love with football are back where they belong: on your screen.
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Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™
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