FIFA has signed a broadcast agreement with India's Zee Entertainment for the 2026 and 2030 Men's World Cup tournaments, bringing relief to Indian football fans who faced uncertainty over viewing access. The deal comes after a prolonged negotiation period during which FIFA reduced its rights fee demand from $100 million to $60 million.
The agreement ensures that the upcoming World Cups will be televised in India, allowing fans to watch matches across Zee's network of sports channels. The resolution ends a standoff that had raised concerns about potential blackouts of the global tournament in one of the world's largest media markets.