As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, football fans are scrambling to upgrade their TV setups to catch all 104 matches live from Canada, Mexico, and the USA. With 48 teams competing for the first time, the tournament promises non-stop action from June 11 to July 19. We have hand-picked five 4K smart TVs that deliver stunning picture quality, smooth motion, and immersive sound, ensuring you don't miss a single goal.
1. LG QNED70 AI (2026) MiniLED 4K Smart TV
This 55-inch LG QNED70 AI (2026) MiniLED 4K Smart TV is a top-tier choice for sports enthusiasts. Priced at £599.98 when bought outright, it is also available via Raylo from £19.85 per month. It features LG's Dynamic QNED Colour technology for vivid, lifelike colours and precision-controlled MiniLED backlight zones for deep blacks and high contrast. The Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen9 upscales content to 4K, while webOS 26 offers AI Concierge, AI Picture/Sound Wizards, and access to Google Gemini. Customers have given it a perfect five-star rating, praising its vibrant colours, deep blacks, and smooth motion handling.
2. LG NANO81 AI (2025) 4K Smart TV
The 55-inch LG NANO81 AI (2025) 4K Smart TV is a more affordable option, available from £12.72 per month on a 36-month subscription via Raylo. It is powered by the Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 for true-to-life images and smooth motion, with NanoCell technology for pure, vivid colours. The webOS platform includes voice control, AI Concierge, and an AI Chatbot. At Currys, it is on sale for £379 (was £419). With a 4.7-star rating, customers commend its sharp picture, good colour depth, and impressive sound.
3. LG OLED G5 evo AI (2025) 4K Smart TV
The 48-inch LG OLED G5 evo AI (2025) 4K Smart TV is a flagship model, named 'Best OLED TV' by T3. Available from £34.91 per month via Raylo, it uses the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 to deliver perfect blacks and 100% colour fidelity with up to 1.5 times the brightness of conventional OLEDs. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 Pro, and webOS 25 offers AI features like AI Magic Remote and AI Chatbot. At Very, it costs £1099 (was £1,199) with a 4.8-star rating. Users rave about the stunning OLED picture quality, especially for football in 4K, though some criticize the remote control.
4. Sky Glass Gen 2
Sky Glass Gen 2 is marketed as 'the TV designed for football', with Sky channels built in and no need for extra hardware. It starts at £11 per month (was £14) with a 48-month loan and requires a Sky TV package from £15 per month. The 4K HDR Quantum Dot screen and seven-speaker system with Dolby Atmos deliver premium sound. A major upgrade for the World Cup is Sky's Real Time channels, which reduce streaming delay. Technology Editor Dave Snelling praised the Gen 2 as a significant step up, with bright, rich colours, though it doesn't match full OLED quality.
5. Hisense A7QTUK QLED AI Smart TV
The 43-inch Hisense A7QTUK QLED AI Smart TV is the most affordable outright purchase, starting at £289 from EE or £315 at Amazon. It features QLED Colour technology for over one billion shades, a Hi-View AI engine for 4K upscaling, and a built-in subwoofer with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X. Customers rate it 4.7 stars, praising its outstanding picture quality for the price, crisp and clear images, and deep bass. Some reviewers note the sound can be tinny, but overall it offers great value.
