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Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 11

GR_apps Launches Free WC2026 Garmin Watch Face With Live Scores and Group Standings

Updated

Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 11

GR_apps Launches Free WC2026 Garmin Watch Face With Live Scores and Group Standings

Q: Will live World Cup scores on your wrist force a daily charging habit for Garmin's long-lasting watches?

Probably not for most Garmin owners, but it will almost certainly shorten battery life compared with a normal watch face. The new WC2026 Live Pro face is a Connect IQ watch face that pulls live match data, schedules and standings. That matters because Garmin users and Garmin forum discussions have long noted that Connect IQ watch faces can drain more battery than Garmin’s built-in faces, especially when they refresh data frequently. Live scores during matches are exactly the kind of feature that increases power use. What is not yet known is how severe the hit will be on this specific face. The original report explicitly says the battery impact of the live-score feature has not been fully tested. So there is no hard evidence yet that it would turn a multi-day Garmin into a watch that must be charged every night. The likely outcome depends on the model and display. Garmin’s rugged watches such as the fēnix line are built for multi-day endurance, so even with extra drain they may still avoid daily charging. AMOLED models and watches already running power-hungry features tend to be more vulnerable. A watch face that updates scores, standings and match time during live games will use more energy than a static face showing only time and basic stats. In practical terms, users should expect more frequent charging during the tournament, especially on match-heavy days, but not assume daily charging is inevitable until real-world testing confirms it.

1 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 11

WC2026 Live Pro is now available free in Garmin’s Connect IQ store, giving users a watch face built to track World Cup 2026 fixtures, live scores and standings.
The top half shows each day’s matches in local time, group tables with points and goal difference, and a starred next match for any favorite team selected in settings.
During games, the face is designed to auto-update with the score and minutes played, while an always-on mode can keep the day’s schedule visible without waking the display.
The lower half keeps standard watch functions—time, date, temperature and two customizable complications—but offers limited fitness-stat options compared with more sport-focused Garmin faces.