India, June 2 -- Zee Secures FIFA Rights For India

After months of stalemate, Zee has finally bagged the India media rights for major FIFA events till 2034. With a new sports network in the mix and a long lineup of football content in play, Zee's steep uphill climb has only just begun.

Rights In Zee's Kitty: The entertainment giant has secured the India broadcast and digital rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, World Cup 2030 and the Women's World Cup 2027, along with 39 other FIFA events. While the company will air the matches on TV on its upcoming new sports channels, it will also stream them online on ZEE5.

A Wider Sports Push: The deal is more than a one-off rights acquisition. Zee is launching a dedicated sports network under the U...