The BBC and ITV have entered into a new deal to share the rights to the 2026 and 2030 editions of the FIFA World Cup.
The two broadcasters will split the matches between them, including a shared final. The 2026 edition will take place across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, while the 2030 tournament is being hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC’s director of sport, noted: “Securing these iconic tournaments means BBC Sport is once again bringing people together for the biggest sporting moments. The World Cup is magical, something the whole planet stops to experience, and we can’t wait to show it to audiences across all platforms.”
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Niall Sloane, ITV’s director of sport, added, “We are looking forward to bringing these two tournaments free-to-air across ITV and ITVX. The World Cup always delivers some of the most memorable, historic and exciting moments in the sporting calendar, and we are pleased to display the finest footballing action to the widest possible audience.”
Mattias Grafstrom, FIFA Secretary General, stated: “The expanded FIFA World Cup is set to be an unforgettable event for football fans everywhere in 2026 and 2030. We are delighted to be able to extend our partnership with the BBC and ITV for the next two editions of the tournament, as they will provide strong platforms in the U.K. to reach the widest audience possible and optimize the viewing experience.”
Hundreds of hours of ITV shows are being added to YouTube, with the broadcaster’s commercial team bolstering its sales capabilities for the video-sharing site.
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December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024
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