Link: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/12/fifa-failure-to-agree-world-cup-2026-broadcasting-deals-china-india-gianni-infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

Even if you’re a corrupt FIFA official who’s only goal is to skim as much money off global soccer as possible, this is incredibly short-sighted:

Whatever happens, it is a headache for Gianni Infantino. If India and China can leave it so late and receive such significant discounts, it will not go unnoticed elsewhere. “There always has to be a balance,” said Prabhakaran. “The value of the product has to be protected or there can be consequences.” But in the short term, not doing deals with two countries that make up more than a third of the world’s population does not sound like much of an option either.