FIFA has officially confirmed many of the global broadcasters that will televise the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with major television networks and streaming platforms across different countries preparing for one of the biggest sporting events in history. The tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026, and will feature an expanded format with 48 national teams and 104 matches.
According to FIFA and international media reports, broadcasters in more than 175 territories have already secured media rights for the tournament. Major broadcasters include FOX Sports and Telemundo in the United States, Bell Media in Canada, BBC and ITV in the United Kingdom, SBS in Australia, Globo in Brazil, and several regional sports networks across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.
In the United States, FOX Sports will air all 104 World Cup matches across FOX and FS1 channels, with matches also available through the FOX Sports App and FOX One streaming service. Reports said many matches will be broadcast in 4K quality as part of the company’s large-scale tournament coverage plans. Spanish-language coverage in the U.S. will be handled by NBCUniversal’s Telemundo network.
In Europe, the BBC and ITV will once again share broadcasting rights for viewers in the United Kingdom. Both channels are expected to split live match coverage throughout the tournament, including home nation games and the final. Other European broadcasters include ORF and ServusTV in Austria, DR and TV2 in Denmark, ČT and TV Nova in Czechia, and HRT in Croatia.
South American coverage will feature some of the region’s largest media companies. In Brazil, Grupo Globo, CazéTV, SBT, and N Sports are among the official broadcasters. Argentina’s coverage will be provided by Telefe and TV Pública, while Chilevisión will handle broadcasts in Chile. Colombia’s matches will air through Caracol, RCN, and Win Sports.
FIFA has also expanded partnerships in Asia through agreements with broadcasters including TVRI in Indonesia and Mediacorp in Singapore. However, major broadcast agreements for India and China are still under discussion only weeks before the tournament begins. Reports said FIFA rejected an earlier bid from Reliance-Disney in India because the offer was significantly lower than expected. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has also not yet finalized a deal.
Football experts said the unresolved broadcasting situation in India and China is important because both countries represent massive television and digital audiences for international football. FIFA stated that negotiations in both markets are continuing but remain confidential at this stage.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition hosted by three countries and the first to include 48 teams instead of 32. FIFA expects record global viewership due to the tournament’s expanded schedule and larger international participation. Officials believe the broadcasting partnerships will help deliver live coverage to billions of football fans around the world through television, mobile platforms, and digital streaming services.
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