Source: Fortune
Summary
The 2026 World Cup will be broadcast differently this time, with a focus on digital platforms. In Brazil, all 104 games will be available on the streaming platform CazéTV, while parts of matches will be shown live on YouTube and TikTok for the first time. FIFA has partnered with various digital platforms to reach a new generation of fans. The goal is to grab viewers’ attention and encourage them to watch the games on traditional channels. The World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and will run from June 11 to July 19.
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CazéTV has become the only channel in Brazil with rights to all 104 World Cup games, while Globo will show 55 games. FIFA has partnered with LiveMode, which has Cristiano Ronaldo as a shareholder, to broadcast matches with content creators. YouTube and TikTok will also show parts of matches live, with the goal of attracting a new generation of fans. The World Cup will break all records related to digital and streaming audiences, with FIFA expecting 5 billion total engagements.
The World Cup is being sold as a social media spectacle, not just a sports event.
Author: Evan Null
