How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 for ₹7 in India?
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 104 matches between June 11 and July 19.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will start on June 11, with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in the season opener. The action, which includes 48 nations, will continue for almost six weeks, with the final played on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
The tournament will start with 48 teams drawn into 12 groups, followed by the Round of 32 and then the pre-quarterfinals. The quarterfinals will start on July 10, while the semifinals will be played on July 15 and 16.
While the summer tournament schedule already looks stacked, football fans now have doubts about a reliable source to watch the World Cup. The 2026 World Cup can be seen on DTH services and streamed live on OTT platforms.
How to watch the live telecast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Fans can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for only INR 7. The World Cup matches will be shown on four dedicated channels of the Unite8 Sports network, in Hindi and English. The per-month prices of the channels (excluding taxes) are:
- Unite8 Sports 1: ₹7/month
- Unite8 Sports 1 HD: ₹9/month
- Unite8 Sports 2: ₹8/month
- Unite8 Sports 2 HD: ₹11/month
The commentary of the matches will be available in English and Hindi.
How to watch the live streaming of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
To watch the live stream of the World Cup, fans will need to buy a premium subscription on the ZEE5 platform. The premium subscription will cost around ₹799 for a 3-month pass that covers the entire tournament.
Which is the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played between Mexico and South Africa.
When and where will the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup be played?
The final of the coveted tournament will be played on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
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