12+ brands ride FIFA World Cup wave with Rs 10-20 cr sponsorships on Zee

QSR, TV, beer and FMCG players including McDonald's, LG, Budweiser, Mahindra, Diageo and Apple are leaning into FIFA World Cup tie-ups. Zee has locked 12+ advertisers at Rs 10-20 cr packages, while large-screen TV sales doubled and demand jumped 15-20% on themed campaigns.

— Source publishedThu, 11 Jun, 2026, 07:58 IST·First seen Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 08:15 IST·Source Times of India · Business

What happened

Indian brands across QSR, TV, beer and FMCG are leveraging Fifa World Cup with sponsorships, themed meals and in-store experiences. Zee, the broadcaster, has

Key facts

  • 12+ brands signed
  • Rs 10-20 crore sponsorship
  • Fifa meals from Rs 209
  • 9.7 million page-views
  • 15-20% demand increase
  • 2x growth large-screen TVs

Why this matters

The clustering of McDonald's, LG, Budweiser, Mahindra, Diageo and Apple around one tentpole opens co-marketing and bundled-sponsorship M&A conversations with mid-tier brands seeking scale partners.