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SuperSport to Deliver Full FIFA World Cup 2026 Coverage to African Audiences
Advertisement SuperSport to Deliver Full FIFA World Cup 2026 Coverage to African AudiencesSuperSport, a subsidiary of MultiChoice Group and part of the CANAL+ network, will broadcast all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 live across English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. The move expands access to the global showpiece.The tournament will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. It will feature 48 teams, up from 32. Organisers will stage 104 matches, making it the longest FIFA World Cup in history.DStv will offer all matches across its packages, from Access to Premium. GOtv users will also access the matches, including via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. This rollout makes the 2026 edition the most accessible FIFA World Cup for MultiChoice subscribers.MultiChoice partnered with Idris Elba to amplify the announcement. He highlighted the scale and cultural impact of the broadcast for African audiences.Africas Largest-Ever World Cup PresenceAfrica will send its largest contingent to the tournament. Ten nations will qualify through the Confederation of African Football (CAF). These include Ghana, Senegal, Morocco, Egypt and South Africa.This expanded representation will likely boost viewership across the continent. Fans will rally behind a stronger African presence on the global stage.SuperSport to Deliver Full FIFA World Cup 2026 Coverage to African AudiencesEnhanced Viewing Experience for African AudiencesSuperSport will introduce new magazine shows and expert analysis. The broadcaster will also deliver culturally tailored content for different markets. It plans to include local languages to improve accessibility.Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Director for Content and Sports for English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, said the team aims to deliver a premium viewing experience.With Africa sending its biggest-ever contingent, we are proud to bring the worlds biggest football event to our viewers, he said.The expanded coverage reflects MultiChoices continued investment in premium sports content. The company aims to drive subscriber growth and strengthen audience engagement across Africa.Subscribers can watch matches on DStv and GOtv platforms. They can also follow updates on SuperSport channels and digital platforms.The post SuperSport to Deliver Full FIFA World Cup 2026 Coverage to African Audiences appeared first on Africa Business News.
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