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Messi set for sixth FIFA appearance as Argentina names World Cup squad
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed the 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Captain Lionel Messi will lead the team in his sixth World Cup appearance. The defending champions will play warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland. Argentina…
Zee Entertainment in talks to land FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast deal in India; to launch Unite8 Sports sports channel
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. has officially confirmed it is in talks with FIFA to broadcast the 2026 World Cup in India. The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on June 12 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
FIFA World Cup 2026 revenues set to top $6 billion even as India rights deal remains pending
FIFA’s 2026 Men’s World Cup is set to become the most lucrative edition in history, with combined media rights and sponsorship revenue expected to cross $6 billion, according to Ampere Analysis. Media rights alone are estimated at $3.8 billion, while sponsors…
No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really cost
As FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the 2022 tournament, local broadcasters are cautious about FIFA's steep pricing demands.