The article includes a note about author Tom, who has a long history covering broadcast technology and media industry news.

The financial value of the deal with FIFA was not disclosed.

The announcement was reported on a Tuesday, with no other relative dates shown in the material.

YouTube has secured a World Cup broadcast deal with FIFA to stream live game action, expanding access to global audiences.

The arrangement could involve the first 10 minutes of a match or the full match monetized by broadcasters, depending on their participation.

U.S. coverage will be on Fox and FS1, with streaming options through services that carry Fox channels including YouTube TV and Fox Sports apps.

France’s official broadcasters are M6 and beIN Sports, but they have not commented on the YouTube livestream plan.

The 2026 World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, underscoring the event’s regional footprint.

Cited sources include a FIFA press release, with dpa noting ongoing negotiations.

As part of the deal, media partners can publish extended highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, Shorts, and video-on-demand content on their channels.

There is a mixed reception among DFB fans, and the article does not specify which matches would be streamed on YouTube.

FIFA aims to maximize World Cup content saturation across platforms to broaden audience reach.