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Why no Indian broadcaster wants the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and begins on June 11. The article argues that the perceived lack of Indian broadcaster interest is part of a nuanced market where brands chase cricket audiences.
Why It Matters
The piece illustrates how cricket-dominated advertising spends influence which major sports events Indian broadcasters choose to carry, affecting access to the World Cup for Indian viewers.
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World Cup 2026 to be hosted by USA, Canada, Mexico; kickoff June 11
April 29, 2026
The article states that the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico and will get underway on June 11. It also notes that the issue of Indian broadcaster participation is more nuanced than a simple lack of takers, with brands wanting to spend where the eyeballs are and those eyeballs currently on cricket.