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YouTube Partners with FIFA for 2026 World Cup Streaming

3/17/2026

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YouTube and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will allow rights-holding broadcasters to stream the first 10 minutes of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Some matches will stream in full on YouTube to boost global engagement.
FIFA will share its World Cup archive on YouTube.
The partnership gives YouTube creators access during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to attract a younger audience.

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YouTube and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will allow rights-holding broadcasters to stream the first 10 minutes of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Some matches will stream in full on YouTube to boost global engagement.
FIFA will share its World Cup archive on YouTube.
The partnership gives YouTube creators access during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to attract a younger audience.