# FIFA 2026 Blackout: India’s Broadcast Crisis

URL: https://technosports.co.in/fifa-2026-blackout-indias-broadcast-crisis/  
Published: 2026-06-18  
Updated: 2026-06-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The 2026 World Cup faces a massive blackout in India. FIFA just rejected JioStar’s $20 million bid, deemed far too low. With matches airing at ungodly late-night hours due to the North American timezone, broadcasters are fleeing. Cricket remains the ad-king; football’s continuous play offers no commercial breaks. Will state-run Doordarshan step in to save the beautiful game for Indian fans?