Why may Indian fans not be able to watch FIFA World Cup 2026?

Indian viewers may miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 as FIFA has not yet signed a broadcast deal in India. FIFA slashed its asking price from $100 million to $35 million for combined 2026-2030 rights, but JioStar's $20 million bid was rejected. Most matches will air between midnight and 8 AM IST, which makes the deal commercially unviable for broadcasters.