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90% -- share of matches in overnight time slot for 2026 FIFA World Cup India broadcast audience (2026)
Nearly 90% of the 104 matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast between midnight and 6 AM IST in India.
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90%
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Data Vintage
2026
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75
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60
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20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com
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https://news.broadcastmediaafrica.com/2026/05/25/fifa-eyes-us35-million-deal-for-indian-broadcasting… ↗
Source Article
FIFA Eyes US$35 Million Deal For Indian Broadcasting Rights As Market Adjusts - Broadcast Media Africa
Jio Hotstar remains firm on its US$20 million valuation, while FIFA is expected to finalise a deal around US$35 million; an official announcement is anticipated next week.
FIFA, the governing body of world football, is nearing the conclusion of its search for an Indian broadcast partner for the upco…
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news.broadcastmediaafrica.com
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Share of 104 tournament matches falling in midnight–6 AM IST window, affecting advertiser viability
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2026 FIFA World Cup India broadcast audience: 90% share of matches in overnight time slot. Source: news.broadcastmediaafrica.com (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/india-matches-overnight-slot
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