Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Minister O J Janeesh on Monday said the government was in talks with rights holders to ensure that non-commercial public screenings of the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be held without a licence fee.
Replying to a submission by MLA P A Mohammed Riyas in the Assembly, the minister said concerns had been raised that local clubs, residents' associations and community organisations would be required to pay a hefty licence fee to screen World Cup matches publicly.
