The world’s leading sports entertainment platform has secured the rights to broadcast all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Italy.
MILAN, 27 February 2026 – Following the historic agreement with FIFA for the global broadcast of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the relaunch of FIFA+ scheduled for the first half of this year, DAZN and FIFA are further strengthening their long-term partnership. This summer, DAZN will be the only platform broadcasting all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Italy, marking a new chapter in the delivery of top-level football via live streaming.
The partnership will bring comprehensive coverage of the world’s most prestigious football tournament to DAZN in Italy, which is one of DAZN’s core markets, once again establishing the world’s leading sports platform as a benchmark for football and sports entertainment.
Stefano Azzi, CEO of DAZN Italy, added: “Broadcasting all FIFA World Cup matches in Italy is a historic milestone for DAZN. The 2026 edition – the first to feature a record number of 48 teams – ushers in an exciting era for global football. We are proud that DAZN will be able to tell this story in full to Italian audiences, while continuing to invest in innovation, editorial quality and premium content.”
Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, commented on the acquisition: “The agreement with FIFA to broadcast the world’s most iconic football tournament to passionate football fans in Italy underscores the increasing role DAZN is playing as a key partner for premium sports across the globe. We’re delighted that DAZN will be the go-to broadcaster for the full tournament in Italy”.”
“FIFA is fully committed to delivering the most inclusive FIFA World Cup, with 104 matches that will showcase the very best of world football,” said FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström. “We are pleased that fans in Italy will be able to follow every moment of the tournament on DAZN. Together with the record-breaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the continued development of FIFA+, this represents another important step in the strong and successful partnership between FIFA and DAZN.”
Mexico vs South Africa will open the first edition of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, scheduled to take place from 11 June to 19 July. The tournament will be hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The knockout stage will get underway from 28 June, and the final is scheduled for Sunday, 19 July 2026, and will be held at New York New Jersey Stadium.
