FIFA takes 2026, 2030 World Cup media rights tenders to UK

Global soccer’s governing body FIFA has today begun its tender process covering UK broadcast rights to the men’s FIFA World Cups in 2026 and 2030.

This marks one of the most significant tenders launched to date by FIFA for media rights for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across Mexico, the US, and Canada, as well as for the 2030 edition. That tournament will be held across six countries in total.

Given that the World Cup is expanding to in size to 48 teams and 104 matches in 2026, up from 32 sides at the last World Cup in Qatar two years ago, this means significantly more inventory for broadcasters to purchase. Sportscal