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Is Mediacorp’s 2026 World Cup deal a ‘national service’ or commercial strategy?

Argentina supporters at the OCBC Square celebrating during the public screening of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.

How World Cup broadcast rights fees, subscriptions have gone up

Football fans in Singapore will get to watch more free-to-air matches during the 2026 World Cup, after Mediacorp announced that it had secured media rights to the event.

World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA resale site

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Dec 29 defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets.

Robot dogs to help Mexican police at 2026 World Cup

Two K9-X robot dogs walk during a presentation by Mexican police at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, on Feb 11, 2026. The four-legged robots are designed to enter dangerous areas and broadcast live video back to security forces. The World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, is being hosted by Mexico alongside the United States and Canada. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

Jozy Altidore says World Cup will prove critics wrong as football aims to match Super Bowl buzz

Jul 17, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, USA; Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City during the second half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Rights groups issue Florida travel alert ahead of World Cup, citing detention risks

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 General view of the FIFA World Cup trophy during the draw Pool via REUTERS/Mandel Ngan

Mediacorp secures broadcast rights to 2026 World Cup; 28 matches will be free to air

The 2026 World Cup will see a record 48 teams competing across three countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Germany rejects calls for World Cup boycott

FIFA president Gianni Infantino (right) presenting US President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw in December 2025.

Indonesia coach John Herdman wants to deliver for football-mad country

Indonesia head coach John Herdman speaks to the media after the 2026 ASEAN Championship draw on Jan 15.

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