Indian football fans facing World Cup blackout – Reuters 

FIFA is yet to seal broadcast deals in India and China, sparking fears weeks before kickoff

Millions of football fans in India and China, the world’s two most populous nations, are facing the prospect of a blackout of the 2026 football World Cup. A broadcast deal with India is yet to be finalized, Reuters reported on Tuesday. There has also been no deal announcement for China.

The world’s leading sports spectator event starts in the US, Mexico, and Canada on June 11.