The 2026 FIFA World Cup is weeks away, but India remains in a massive broadcast blackout. With commercial giants like Sony and JioStar shunning FIFA’s $35 million price tag due to brutal late-night kickoffs, the numbers simply don't align.

Now, the state-run broadcaster Doordarshan is the unlikely hero in talks to save the tournament. Will India be forced to watch football on legacy TV?

Now, the state-run broadcaster Doordarshan is the unlikely hero in talks to save the tournament. Will India be forced to watch football on legacy TV?