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FIFA Secures Last-Minute World Cup Broadcast Deal in India with Zee

FIFA has struck a last-minute deal with Zee Entertainment to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India, avoiding a potential blackout just days before the tournament's kickoff. The agreement also covers broadcasting rights for future World Cups through 2034.

1 Jun, 06:15 — 1 Jun, 10:59
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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

Fifa strikes last-minute World Cup broadcasting deal with India to avoid nightmare blackout

Fifa has agreed a broadcasting deal with Zee Entertainment just days before the World Cup starts

By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra

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varietyMostly Factual4h ago

Zee Lands FIFA Soccer Rights for India, Covering World Cups Through 2034

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has secured Indian broadcast and streaming rights to 39 FIFA soccer events spanning 2026 to 2034, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup 2030 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, the company revealed Monday. The deal, the first between Zee and FIFA, also encompasses a portfolio of age-group and futsal […]

By Ellise Shafer

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

Official: Zee Entertainment's Unite8 Sports to broadcast FIFA World Cup in India

Football fans in India can rejoice as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has secured broadcast rights for the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups, along with the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and other FIFA events until 2034.

By TANUJ LAKHINA

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

FIFA strikes deal with Zee for World Cup India broadcast days before kick-off - The Straits Times

FIFA strikes deal with Zee for World Cup India broadcast days before kick-off  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual4h ago

Zee lands 2026 FIFA World Cup rights in India days before start of tournament

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national-uaeMixed7h ago

VAR given new powers at World Cup as Fifa announces new rules on time-wasting - The National

VAR given new powers at World Cup as Fifa announces new rules on time-wasting  The National

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Daily SabahMixed5h ago

World Cup opens under shadow of politics, pricing disputes, new rules

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, launching the largest edition in tournament history. Yet the buildup has been anything but r...

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zerohedgeLow5h ago

How The FIFA World Cup Affects Short-Term Rental Markets

How The FIFA World Cup Affects Short-Term Rental Markets For international football fans traveling to North America to attend the FIFA World Cup this summer, the costs of doing so quickly add up. As Statista's Felix Richter details below, between flights, accommodation, food, local transportation and tickets, a week-long trip to the tournament can easily set you back a couple of thousand dollars, which is why FIFA and local businesses in the United States have been accused of pr...

By Tyler Durden

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