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Will Indians be able to stream FIFA World Cup on YouTube?

FIFAs expanded 2026 World Cup could arrive in India without any official broadcaster despite YouTube becoming part of the tournaments global streaming strategy for the first time. With rights negotiations collapsing, Prasar Bharati distancing itself from responsibility, and geo-restrictions limiting overseas streams, Indian fans increasingly face the prospect of relying on VPNs, piracy sites or unofficial watch parties to follow footballs biggest event.

21 May 2026 4:50 pm