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Argentina’s 2026 World Cup Matches to Air Free on Public TV and Radio

The government says a commercial agreement secures the rights without using taxpayer money.

Overview

  • Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni announced the decision on X, using the slogan “Para todos, sin usar la plata de todos.”
  • TV Pública and Radio Nacional will broadcast every Argentina game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Officials describe the plan as ensuring universal access while adhering to fiscal austerity.
  • The move is positioned as a break from past arrangements that relied on public funds for sports broadcasts.
  • The government did not name the private partner or disclose financial terms, and the tournament will be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada.