FIFA World Cup 2026: Zee strikes exclusive deal to bring marquee event to Indian screens
Updated On: 01 June, 2026 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Zee Entertainment Enterprises on Monday announced that it has acquired the Indian broadcast and streaming rights for 39 FIFA tournaments from 2026 to 2034, including the FIFA Men's World Cups in 2026 and 2030 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027

Argentina will be the defending champions at the World Cup (Pic: AFP)
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has sealed a massive television and streaming deal with FIFA, locking in exclusive broadcast rights for 39 premier football tournaments in India from 2026 to 2034. This historic agreement marks the very first partnership between the two companies and includes mega-events such as the men's FIFA World Cups in 2026 and 2030, alongside the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The multi-year contract also bundles several youth-level and futsal competitions for both men and women, alongside related documentary features. Among the included events are the Men's and Women's U-17 and U-20 World Cups, the FIFA Futsal World Cups, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup running through 2030.
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