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Former All India Football Federation: Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Shaji Prabhakaran claimed that discussions over the Indian broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have finally concluded, and an official announcement regarding the broadcasting partner is expected in India next week.

Posting on X, he wrote, "BIG NEWS FOR INDIAN FOOTBALL FANS! The wait is finally over. Negotiations are complete, and the official announcement for the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting partner in India is expected next week! After months of uncertainty, fans can finally relax, the World Cup will be fully accessible in India. Get ready for the biggest World Cup in history!

This statement came after days of apprehension about the World Cup being broadcast in India, with the tournament less than three weeks away. As yet, no broadcaster has confirmed its acquisition of media rights for the football tournament in the Indian market, with the tournament set to begin on June 11 (June 12, 12:30 am IST) across the United States, Canada and Mexico.