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Fox’s 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage drove a 108% increase in television advertising revenue and boosted Fox One subscriber growth. The quarter validated Fox’s multiplatform sports strategy and strengthened its position ahead of future NFL rights negotiations.

Fubo’s subscriber base reached 5.75 million in North America as the NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup drove sign-ups, but pro forma revenue stayed flat and adjusted EBITDA fell to $19.1 million. Disney’s opportunity is to turn Fubo into a…

Fox One turned the FIFA World Cup into its biggest subscriber acquisition event yet, adding an estimated 2.8 million subscribers in June and proving it can convert massive broadcast audiences into direct streaming customers without making the tournament exclusive to…

FIFA has named TikTok its official "Preferred Platform" for the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time a social media platform has received such a designation. The deal includes live match footage, press conferences, training updates, and creator-led content, aiming…

The 2025 Esports World Cup is live in Riyadh with $70M in prizes across 26 events, aiming to unify global gaming communities and grow esports beyond Twitch and YouTube. Backed by Saudi Arabia and stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, the event…

DAZN is leveraging the launch of the new FIFA Club World Cup, which starts June 14 in the US, as its most ambitious push yet into the American market. The global sports streamer, holding exclusive rights to the tournament, will…

Netflix has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, marking its expansion into live sports. The platform will offer dual English and Spanish telecasts with studio coverage and plans to include documentaries on…

Andrew Wamugi analyzes Apple's cautious approach to acquiring sports media rights, contrasting it with competitors like YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix, and questioning its commitment to live sports. Despite notable investments in Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball, Apple has…

FIFA finalized a $1 billion deal with DAZN to stream the 2025 Club World Cup for free, after failed talks with Apple TV. The tournament, featuring 32 teams including Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, has faced challenges with broadcaster interest, player…

ReelShort is leading the U.S. micro drama market, offering bite-sized, vertical-format series that cater to mobile users. The genre, which originated in China and generated $6.9 billion in revenue last year, has found a growing audience in the U.S., where…