TV Problems for the 2026 World Cup in India and China

May 4, 2026, 16:30
CanadaSports

Introduction

FIFA does not have a TV deal for the 2026 World Cup in India and China. Many people in these countries might not see the games.

Main Body

In India, FIFA wants 100 million dollars. Two companies, Reliance and Disney, only want to pay 20 million dollars. The games are in North America, so people in India must watch them at midnight. Also, people in India love cricket more than football. In China, there is no deal yet. This is strange because China has many football fans. In the past, the TV station CCTV always bought the rights early. Now, there is no news. The World Cup starts on June 11. There are only five weeks left. FIFA needs more time to sign papers and set up the TV equipment.

Conclusion

India and China do not have TV deals for the World Cup. We do not know if people there can watch the games.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The Power of 'More Than'

In the text, we see: "people in India love cricket more than football."

When you want to compare two things you like or dislike, use this simple pattern:

[Person] + [Like/Love] + [Thing A] β†’\rightarrow more than β†’\rightarrow [Thing B]

πŸ› οΈ Simple Examples for A2:

  • I love coffee β†’\rightarrow more than β†’\rightarrow tea.
  • She likes dogs β†’\rightarrow more than β†’\rightarrow cats.
  • We love summer β†’\rightarrow more than β†’\rightarrow winter.

⚠️ Quick Tip

Don't say "more better" or "more love." Just use more than to show your preference clearly!

Vocabulary Learning

deal
an agreement between people or companies about money or services
Example:They made a deal to show the matches on TV.
midnight
the middle of the night, when the clock shows 12:00 a.m.
Example:We will watch the game at midnight.
cricket
a sport played with a ball and bat, popular in India
Example:Cricket is very popular in India.
fans
people who like or support a sport or team
Example:Football fans gathered at the stadium.
rights
permission to do something, such as show a game
Example:The TV station bought the rights to broadcast the matches.
equipment
tools or devices needed for a task or event
Example:The team needs new equipment for the tournament.
sign
to write one's name on a document to agree with it
Example:Please sign the papers before the deadline.
papers
written documents or contracts
Example:The signed papers were kept in the office.
weeks
groups of seven days
Example:There are five weeks left until the event.
start
to begin an event or activity
Example:The World Cup will start on June 11.