No FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast deals signed in India, China
Summary
The FIFA World Cup 2026 may not be shown on TV or online in India and China yet because no broadcast deals have been finalized. FIFA has agreements for the World Cup in many other countries but talks with India and China are still ongoing and private.Key Facts
- FIFA has signed broadcast deals for the 2026 World Cup in at least 175 countries.
- No official broadcast rights deals have been announced for India or China.
- China had nearly half of all global digital and social media viewing hours for the 2022 World Cup.
- India and China are the two most populous countries in the world.
- In previous World Cups, China’s state TV secured rights early and promoted the event weeks ahead.
- The 2026 World Cup will start on June 11, about five weeks away.
- Finalizing broadcast rights and preparing for the tournament will be challenging with limited time.
- FIFA says discussions for media rights in China and India are ongoing and confidential.
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