India, June 12 -- Half an hour past midnight, the biggest event in sports, the FIFA World Cup, kicked off in India. However, it was anything but a smooth experience for the fans. The FIFA World Cup 2026 launch on Zee5 was disrupted by serious technical glitches and debatable pricing policies that frustrated Indian football enthusiasts who were looking forward to a hassle-free midnight kickoff. Instead of a delightful opening game between Mexico and South Africa, the night became a mass of online grievances as angry fans stormed social media to vent their anger over a difficult beginning of the tournament's livestreaming.

Zee5 comes under a barrage of criticism

Dear @ZEE5India,

I subscribed to the World Cup Pack because it was advertise...