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FIFA opens US media rights tender for 2030 World Cup with 2034 option
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FIFA has opened the media rights tender for the 2030 World Cup in the United States and Puerto Rico, with an optional extension to the 2034 edition, Social Samosa and ET BrandEquity reported. Bids must be submitted by noon EST on 19 November 2026. The 2026 tournament averaged 13.5 million viewers per match, with US team games exceeding 20 million and the final drawing 63 million.
Why it matters for marketers
The tender gives broadcasters and streaming services access to a large US audience, which can influence advertising and sponsorship opportunities for marketers in India.
The numbers
- average viewers per match (2026)13.5 million
- viewership increase vs 2022166%
- US men's team match viewers20 million
- final viewers63 million
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