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TV Azteca Secures 2026 World Cup Deal to Air 32 Free Matches, Including All Mexico Games and the Final

The sublicensing pact with Televisa ends months of uncertainty over Azteca’s broadcast rights.

Overview

  • TV Azteca confirmed it will show 32 free-to-view matches from the 104-game tournament, including every Mexico national team match and the championship final.
  • The agreement with Televisa follows prolonged negotiations reported by local media, with financial terms not disclosed.
  • Azteca unveiled a commentary lineup featuring Christian Martinoli, Luis García, Jorge Campos and Luis Roberto Alves “Zague,” with guest analysts Iker Casillas and Jorge Valdano.
  • The network has not released the full list of non-Mexico fixtures it will carry and said further details will be announced after the December 5 group-stage draw.
  • The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada under an expanded format, with Mexican venues set to stage multiple matches.