FIFA World Cup 2026: Full List Of Global Broadcasters

• FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in USA, Canada and Mexico from June 12 to July 19

• 2026 edition of tournament features 104 matches, up from the 64 games played in 2022

• Billions of viewers to follow marquee event on television and online

The frenzy for FIFA World Cup 2026 is expectedly at a fever pitch. The expanded 48-nation football extravaganza starts June 12 and global governing body FIFA has tripled the price of its best available tickets for the July 19 final to a whopping 32,970 US dollars (around INR 31.14 lakh).

While there will be a mad last-minute rush for tickets, billions of other viewers will be glued to their screens to catch the action live. More than 175 territories have sealed broadcast deals for the World Cup, though the world's two most populous countries — India and China — still face uncertainty regarding whether and where their citizens can watch the quadrennial event.

Factors like late-night kick-off times and an advertising crisis have led to a lack of interest from Indian broadcasters. Like India, Chinese broadcasters are worried about the timing issue. Most matches will take place during dawn in the East Asian nation, reducing the number of potential eyeballs.

“Discussions in China and India regarding the sale ⁠of media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are ongoing and must remain confidential at this stage,” FIFA told Reuters earlier.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Country-Wise Broadcasters List

The 2026 edition of the tournament features 104 matches, a big jump from the 64 games played in 2022. The 48-team format comprises 12 groups of four teams, which will be followed by a round of 32, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place match and then the final.

When will FIFA World Cup 2026 be played?

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played from June 12 to July 19.

Where will FIFA World Cup 2026 be played?

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played at 11 venues in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada.

Where will FIFA World Cup 2026 be broadcast in India?

There is uncertainty currently regarding whether and where FIFA World Cup 2026 will be broadcast in India. “Discussions in China and India regarding the sale ⁠of media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are ongoing and must remain confidential at this stage,” FIFA told Reuters earlier.