New Delhi: Will it happen in 2026? fifa world cup Broadcast in India? FIFA has now released the latest news amid uncertainty over whether fans in the country will be able to watch matches on television and digital streaming platforms.The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and is scheduled to open on June 11 next year. However, India still has not announced an official broadcaster.
In a statement shared with TOI, FIFA confirmed that talks to sell Indian media rights are still ongoing.“Ahead of the biggest ever FIFA World Cup, FIFA has signed agreements with broadcasters in 180 territories around the world. Discussions in India regarding the sale of media rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are ongoing and must be kept confidential at this stage. “The issue has also been brought before the courts. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Prasar Bharati seeking broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India. The matter is expected to be heard again next week.
Uncertainty over broadcast rights is not limited to India. Although the World Cup is just a month away, FIFA has yet to finalize a broadcast deal in China. Reports earlier this week said FIFA officials were expected to travel to Beijing to try to finalize a deal.For fans in India, FIFA’s latest statement suggests discussions are still active, although it has yet to be confirmed which broadcaster or streaming platform will broadcast the matches in the country.The 2026 World Cup will also be the largest in history, with 48 teams participating for the first time.
