Bangladesh government in final talks with FIFA to broadcast 2026 World Cup on state television

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The Bangladeshi government is nearing a final agreement with FIFA to broadcast the 2026 World Cup, a move that would clear the uncertainty surrounding access to football’s premier tournament for viewers across the country. According to reports confirmed by officials within the Ministry of Information and Bangladesh Television (BTV), the negotiations are in their closing stages.

Should the deal reach a formal conclusion, the state-run broadcaster BTV will serve as the primary platform for airing live matches. While the development marks a significant step toward securing national broadcast rights, representatives from the involved entities have declined to provide official comments at this time, citing the sensitive nature of the ongoing discussions.

The potential resolution comes as a relief to millions of fans, effectively addressing concerns that the highly anticipated global event might not be available on domestic channels. The arrangement aligns with international broadcasting standards as BTV prepares to integrate the upcoming tournament into its programming schedule, pending final authorization from world football’s governing body.