CMG secure broadcast rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in China
The Dragon Team won’t be playing at the World Cup.
With less than a month until the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, China Media Group (CMG), the parent company of China’s national broadcaster, announced on Friday that it had secured a deal with FIFA to broadcast the World Cup 2026. On June 11, the World Cup is scheduled to begin.
FIFA reached an agreement with China to broadcast the World Cup 2026 in the nation
The declaration puts an end to a dispute over the tournament’s television rights in the nation. According to the CMG group, the deal also includes broadcasting rights for the Women’s World Cups in 2027 and 2031, as well as the men’s tournament in 2030.
“It’s a real pleasure that we have found an agreement with CMG,” said Mattias Grafstrom.
“The Chinese market is of very big importance to the global football community. We know the passion of Chinese football fans, and we’re very happy and proud of our partnership with CMG to bring the FIFA World Cup to all fans in China.”
It follows a FIFA group that visited Beijing this week to court the nation’s state broadcaster, including secretary general Mattias Grafstrom and director of media rights Jean-Christophe Petit. FIFA later released a statement on Friday confirming the agreement’s specifics.
“CMG have been a strong partner for the last 50 years and having them on board for the next two editions of the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women’s World Cup will really enhance the way the tournament will be broadcast,” Mr Grafström added.
“CMG are at the forefront of broadcast technology, so we’re really looking forward to taking this FIFA World Cup, the first with 48 teams, to the next level.”
Are they playing in the World Cup?
No, they failed to qualify.
Who will broadcast the World Cup games in China?
China Media Group (CMG) is the parent company of China’s national broadcaster.
When is the competition starting?
11 June.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.