11 winning projectors to scale up your World Cup viewing

• June 10, 2026

The World Cup 2026 is about to kick off — the group stages start on June 11, and from there it’s an exhilarating sprint to the final on July 19. If you want to scale up your at-home viewing, a projector is your best friend. Our AV experts have tested dozens of different options at all kinds of price points. Below, I’ve rounded up our 11 favorites — our first XI of projectors, if you like.

If you want to be able to take your watch parties outside, a portable projector will let you do just that. For those lacking in space, an ultra short throw projector beams its image up from directly below your screen. You’ll find examples of both below, alongside more standard options.

To find out more about each option, hit the ‘View details’ button. Here, you can see a summary of the main pros and cons of each model, as well as a link to our full review. None of these projectors scored less than four stars in our in-depth tests, so they’re all winners in our eyes.

World-class projectors

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The World Cup 2026 is about to kick off — the group stages start on June 11, and from there it’s an exhilarating sprint to the final on July 19. If you want to scale up your at-home viewing, a projector is your best friend. Our AV experts have tested…