FIFA 2026: Zee Entertainment To Broadcast Football World Cup In India. Indian football fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After weeks of worry that the FIFA 2026 might not be broadcast in India, Zee Entertainment has bagged the rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Reports say Zee paid around $30–35 million after long talks with FIFA. As a major bonus, the deal also gives Zee the rights to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2030.
Where to Watch the World Cup Matches
Fans can watch the matches on television or stream them online:
On TV: Matches will air live on Zee’s new sports channels: Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD.
Online: You can live stream every match on the Zee5 app or website.
India has the second-largest number of football fans in the world, with over 84 million viewers. Because the tournament was so close to starting without a confirmed TV partner, many fans were upset
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Zee’s last-minute deal saves the viewing experience for millions of fans. It also marks a massive comeback for Zee into the world of live sports broadcasting.
With India boasting the world’s second-largest football fandom—estimated at over 84 million viewers—the lack of a confirmed broadcaster so close to kick-off had triggered widespread criticism. Zee’s definitive acquisition not only rescues the tournament’s visibility in the subcontinent but also marks the media giant’s aggressive, grand re-entry into the highly competitive live sports broadcasting landscape.