No Subscription Needed: Here’s How You Can Watch FIFA World Cup in India for Free
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is all set to capture the imagination of fans and supporters in India are eagerly awaiting the kick-off. The World Cup fever has reached its peak in various parts of India and fans are choosing their favorite teams to support.
The country’s broadcast of the tournament has been under a cloud for a long time, but just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Zee Entertainment has been confirmed as the official broadcaster of the tournament in Indiathus ending speculation surrounding competition television and home streaming in the country.
Until then, India remained one of the few major football markets where World Cup broadcasts had not yet been completed.
As part of the deal, Zee has also acquired the rights to 38 more FIFA competitions until 2034, significantly expanding its presence in international football broadcasting over the next decade.
Along with the rights acquisition, the network unveiled four new sports channels — Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD — as part of its strategy to strengthen and expand its sports portfolio.
Zee5, Zee’s online streaming platform, will offer telecast of the World Cup in two schedules. Once is for three months for Rs. 799 and one per year for Rs. 1699.
But what if you don’t have access to Zee or Zee5 channels? Well, Doordarshan Sports has you covered.
DD has announced that it will broadcast select matches on its sports channel for the duration of the tournament.
WHICH MATCHES WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE ON DD SPORT?
DD Sports will telecast the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11, which will be telecast in India on June 12 at 00:30. (Credit: DD sports)
After that, quarter finals, semi finals and finals will be available on DD Free Dish. The quarters are to be played on July 9, 10 and 11.
The semi-finals will take place on July 14 and 15 and the final on July 19.
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Published on:
11 Jun 2026 04:00 IST