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FIFA Halts Lawsuit, Fox Keeps 2026 Rights $485M

5/27/2026

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  • FIFA officials decided not to pursue legal action to end Fox Corp.’s 2026 World Cup broadcast contract, keeping the network’s rights.
  • Fox will pay $485 million for the 2026 rights, far below the $1 billion-$1.5 billion market range estimated by experts.
  • The 2014 extension was granted after Fox agreed not to oppose FIFA if World Cup dates shifted, a deal critics say cost FIFA up to $1 billion.