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TMC · 06-30-2026, 07:37 PM

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Fox’s stellar 2026 World Cup coverage could be its last because its current exclusive U.S. English-language rights contract expires at the end of the tournament. Industry experts suggest that the next bidding war will likely shatter records, with deep-pocketed streamers and traditional networks heavily vying for the rights. The 2026 tournament on home soil was secured by Fox in a no-bid settlement after FIFA controversially shifted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter, which disrupted Fox's fall sports schedule. Because Fox essentially received an extension for the 2026 edition, it paid a heavily discounted rate—estimated at roughly $485 million. Experts believe true market value could push well past $1 billion for future tournaments.

TMC · 07-09-2026, 02:36 AM

Disney, Netflix and YouTube may vie for pricey World Cup rights

Netflix, Disney, and Alphabet's YouTube are reportedly gearing up to challenge Fox Sports for the U.S. broadcasting rights to the 2030 and 2034 Men's FIFA World Cups. Media executives are budgeting between $1.5 billion and $2 billion per tournament for the rights, which will bundle both English and Spanish broadcasts.

TMC · 07-21-2026, 08:17 PM

Did Fox have an excellent World Cup or outperform low expectations?

06-30-2026, 07:37 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,227	Fox’s stellar 2026 World Cup could be its last https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...etflix-amazon/ Fox’s stellar 2026 World Cup coverage could be its last because its current exclusive U.S. English-language rights contract expires at the end of the tournament. Industry experts suggest that the next bidding war will likely shatter records, with deep-pocketed streamers and traditional networks heavily vying for the rights. The 2026 tournament on home soil was secured by Fox in a no-bid settlement after FIFA controversially shifted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter, which disrupted Fox's fall sports schedule. Because Fox essentially received an extension for the 2026 edition, it paid a heavily discounted rate—estimated at roughly $485 million. Experts believe true market value could push well past $1 billion for future tournaments.

07-09-2026, 02:36 AM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,227	Disney, Netflix and YouTube may vie for pricey World Cup rights Netflix, Disney, and Alphabet's YouTube are reportedly gearing up to challenge Fox Sports for the U.S. broadcasting rights to the 2030 and 2034 Men's FIFA World Cups. Media executives are budgeting between $1.5 billion and $2 billion per tournament for the rights, which will bundle both English and Spanish broadcasts.

07-21-2026, 08:17 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,227	Did Fox have an excellent World Cup or outperform low expectations?