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FIFA Seeks $60M, Reliance-Disney Offers $20M for India WC Rights

5/19/2026

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FIFA officials are negotiating a 2026 World Cup broadcast deal in India, but price gaps could deny fans coverage.
Reliance-Disney offered $20 million while FIFA now seeks about $60 million after an initial $100 million demand.
FIFA says it has deals in over 180 territories, that Indian talks must stay confidential, that the tournament runs 11 June–19 July 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and that India has about 85 million football fans.

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FIFA officials are negotiating a 2026 World Cup broadcast deal in India, but price gaps could deny fans coverage.
Reliance-Disney offered $20 million while FIFA now seeks about $60 million after an initial $100 million demand.
FIFA says it has deals in over 180 territories, that Indian talks must stay confidential, that the tournament runs 11 June–19 July 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and that India has about 85 million football fans.