FIFA still has no World Cup TV rights deal in India, China

May 5 – A month out from kick-off, fans in the two most populous countries on earth still don’t know if they will be able to watch the World Cup. 

According to sources cited by Reuters, broadcast rights deals for India and China remain unresolved. In India, a Reliance-Disney joint venture has offered $20 million. FIFA initially asked for $100 million covering the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, then dropped its number significantly. The two sides are still apart.

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