YouTube has been officially selected as FIFA’s Official Platform of Choice for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This selection and partnership was announced by YouTube on their official website, making it the main channel for fans to enjoy the World Cup action from various angles more easily.
With this, viewers will not only be able to watch premium content from media partners and creators directly on YouTube, but they will also have the opportunity to access FIFA’s digital archive containing full matches and iconic moments in football history.
In addition, media partners are also given the opportunity to publish long highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, Shorts and videos that can be watched at any time, thus increasing viewer engagement.
Interestingly, for the first time, media partners are also given the opportunity to stream the first 10 minutes of each match live on their YouTube channels. In fact, some full matches will also be shown on the platform.
This partnership not only gives fans easier access to football action but also opens up opportunities for content creators to produce creative works related to the World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
