{"id":2440068,"date":"2026-06-01T12:07:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2440068"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:07:46","slug":"fifa-world-cup-2026-finally-finds-broadcaster-in-india-zee-entertainment-to-air-all-matches-firstpost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fifa-world-cup-2026-finally-finds-broadcaster-in-india-zee-entertainment-to-air-all-matches-firstpost\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup 2026 finally finds broadcaster in India; Zee Entertainment to air all matches \u2013 Firstpost"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Indian fans will not miss out on the FIFA World Cup 2026 as it was announced on Monday that Zee Entertainment will broadcast and live stream the matches in India.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be broadcast and live-streamed on Zee Entertainment properties in India, it was confirmed on Monday. The World Cup matches will be broadcast on the newly launched United8 Sports<\/em> linear TV channels, while the live streaming of the games will be available on Zee5<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, Zee has secured the media rights for FIFA events through 2034, bringing an end to fears that Indian fans will miss out on the World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n

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Zee to broadcast World Cup matches in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n

FIFA had
\nstruggled to sell the media rights<\/a> to JioHotstar, Sony Sports and other parties due to unfavourable match timings for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that will be played across the USA, Mexico and Canada. FIFA\u2019s steep demand of $100 million for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups made the negotiations even tougher.<\/p>\n

While FIFA slashed the asking price to $60 million, it reportedly only got a $20 million offer. But things changed after Zee launched new linear sports channels last week
\nto re-enter the Indian sports broadcast market<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is not clear how much Zee is paying for the media rights, but it is expected to be more than $20 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to bring one of the world\u2019s biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences. Football cuts across regions and demographics, and the investments in garnering the media rights and launching dedicated sports channels, reflect our clear belief in its long-term potential,\u201d ZEEL CEO Punit Goenka said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur approach has been to invest in properties where we see current relevance and future growth potential. Our partnership with FIFA will enable us to unlock the true value of the sport in line with our sharp focus on growth and profitability, while amplifying the excitement of the game for every fan,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

The 2026 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams for the first will start on 11 July. The official broadcaster for India has been announced just 11 days before the tournament.<\/p>\n

Besides the World Cup 2026, Zee will also telecast the following FIFA events:<\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup 2030<\/p>\n

FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2027<\/p>\n

FIFA Men\u2019s U-17 World Cup (2026-2034)<\/p>\n

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FIFA Women\u2019s U-17 World Cup (2026-2034)<\/p>\n

FIFA U-20 Men\u2019s World Cup<\/p>\n

FIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup<\/p>\n

FIFA Futsal Men\u2019s World Cup<\/p>\n

FIFA Futsal Women\u2019s World Cup<\/p>\n

FIFA Intercontinental Cup (2026-2030)<\/p>\n

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\nJune 01, 2026, 14:41 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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