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Telekom Secures Exclusive 2026 FIFA World Cup Broadcast Rights

Pending official confirmation, the German telecom giant will broadcast all 104 matches via MagentaTV, with sublicensing negotiations underway for free-to-air coverage of key games.

MagentaTV von der Telekom zeigt die WM 2026
Spiele der DFB-Elf bei der WM müssen frei empfangbar sein.
Die Telekom soll die WM 2026 übertragen

Overview

  • Deutsche Telekom has reportedly acquired exclusive live broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning 104 matches across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
  • An official announcement of the deal with FIFA is expected at a press conference in Berlin on Friday, May 23, 2025.
  • German regulatory requirements mandate that matches involving the national team, the opening game, semifinals, and final must be available on free-to-air television.
  • Sublicensing discussions with public broadcasters ARD and ZDF are anticipated, following a similar arrangement for the 2024 European Championship.
  • The 2026 tournament will feature a record-breaking 48 teams competing in 104 matches from June 11 to July 19, making it the largest World Cup in history.