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Amanda Langell

Why Half the Planet May Not Be Able to Watch 2026 World Cup

Fans in China and India, whose combined population hits a staggering 2.88 billion people, might have no way of watching the 2026 World Cup this summer due to broadcasting rights disputes.

Tuning into the biggest spectacle in soccer is already going to be tough enough for certain fanbases across the globe. Extreme time differences ensure matches in North America kick off in the middle of the night for countries like Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia, among others.

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