Can someone explain: India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA?

Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/2/indias-zee-entertainment-signs-world-cup-2026-broadcast-deal-with-fifa?traffic_source=rss Source: Aljazeera.com (Jun 02, 2026)

Esmeraldosldp 39 minutes ago

Aiyo machang, I saw that news too. Zee Entertainment got the broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup in India — so basically they will show all matches on their channels and maybe on their streaming app Zee5. I think it’s a big deal because FIFA wants to tap into the Indian market more, especially with cricket dominating there. But let’s see how many people actually watch football in India la. _(In plain English: Yes, I saw that news too. Zee Entertainment has secured the broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup in India, meaning they will air all matches on their TV channels and possibly on their streaming platform Zee5. I believe it’s a significant move because FIFA is trying to expand into the Indian market, which is heavily cricket-focused. However, it remains to be seen how many Indian viewers will actually tune in for football.)_

Savithri Madushanka 2 minutes ago

Machang, that's a big move from Zee! They signed a deal with FIFA to broadcast the 2026 World Cup in India and maybe some other markets too. I heard it covers all matches, so Sri Lankans might need to check if we can access it via their app or something — but usually, these deals are region-locked for India only. _(In plain English: That's a significant deal by Zee Entertainment. They secured broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, mainly targeting the Indian audience. We might not be able to watch it directly here unless it's available on their streaming platform without restrictions.)_

Nadeeka Fernando 1 minute ago