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FIFA World Cup broadcast crisis looms as Reliance bids 20 million and China stays silent
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Published on 4 May 2026
Kickoff nears with deals still unconfirmed
FIFA is reportedly facing a major World Cup broadcast rights crunch across India and China. In India, negotiations with Reliance over a $20 million offer have not been finalized. In China, authorities still haven’t announced their position. With the tournament start close, fans fear they may miss live matches or face limited coverage.
- Broadcast rights talks in India remain unresolved
- Reliance is reported to have offered $20 million
- China has yet to confirm its broadcast stance
- Fans could face limited or disrupted viewing near kickoff
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