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Archived guide. The 2026 World Cup finished on 19 July 2026 — this page is kept as a record of how the tournament was broadcast in India. For current football, see how to watch football legally while travelling.
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How the 2026 World Cup
was broadcast in India

No FIFA-licensed broadcaster as of May 2026; Doordarshan/Prasar Bharati possible fallback; FIFA+ may carry live if none confirmed

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No official broadcaster confirmed yet for India. No FIFA-licensed broadcaster as of May 2026; Doordarshan/Prasar Bharati possible fallback; FIFA+ may carry live if none confirmed If no local broadcaster is announced, FIFA+ may carry select matches free — check fifa.com/fifaplus as kickoff approaches. This page is updated as soon as rights are confirmed.

Where to watch in India

UPDATED 2026-05-05
Free matches
None
Free streaming
FIFA+ (possible fallback)
Coverage
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Watching football away from India?

Domestic broadcasters geo-block their streams outside the country, so a subscription you pay for at home stops working the moment you travel. Our evergreen guide explains the legitimate way around it.

How to watch football legally while travelling →

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2026 World Cup free to watch in India?
No official broadcaster was confirmed for India during the tournament (as of 2026-05-05).
How did fans watch India's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a India server to reach their home broadcaster, since those streams are geo-blocked outside the country. The same approach still works for ongoing domestic league football — see our evergreen guide on watching football legally while travelling.
Which app streamed the World Cup in India?
FIFA+ (possible fallback) was the main free streaming option in India.

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