Reliance-Disney JV closes in on FIFA 2026 India rights; announcement expected next week

FIFA World Cup 2026 India broadcast rights negotiations are reportedly complete. Reliance-Disney JV bid $20M against FIFA's $100M ask, with a final deal landing closer to $60M. Outcome shapes ad inventory pricing and streaming reach for advertisers targeting Indian consumers.

— Source publishedSat, 23 May, 2026, 11:56 IST·First seen Sat, 23 May, 2026, 12:10 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

FIFA World Cup 2026 India broadcast rights negotiations are reportedly complete, with an announcement expected next week. Reliance-Disney JV had bid $20M

Key facts

  • $20 million
  • $60 million
  • $100 million
  • June 11

Why this matters

FIFA 2026 rights consolidation under the Reliance-Disney JV further entrenches their duopoly on premium Indian sports inventory, narrowing white-space for any prospective streaming or sports-marketing acquisition target.