01.04.2026 16:36
After the national team's participation in the World Cup after 24 years, it was announced that the broadcasting rights for the 2026 tournament belong to TRT and the Tabii platform, allowing football fans to follow both the national excitement and the battles of world stars for free and with wide access.
After the Turkish National Football Team secured its right to participate in the 2026 World Cup, eyes turned to the channel that will broadcast the tournament. The announcement that millions of football fans have been eagerly waiting for has arrived, and the broadcaster of the grand organization has been clarified.
TRT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THE BROADCASTING RIGHTS
TRT General Manager Zahid Sobacı announced via his social media account that the 2026 World Cup will be broadcast on TRT screens. Sobacı emphasized TRT's long-standing tradition of broadcasting the World Cup in his statement.
“THE TRADITION CONTINUES”
In his post, Sobacı stated, “The tradition that began with the first whistle blown on June 13, 1974, has not changed. We will bring the journey of #OurKids in the biggest cup of football and the breathtaking struggles of world stars to our nation with the TRT difference.”
THE FIRST WHISTLE ON JUNE 11
The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will start on June 11. The final match of the tournament will be played on July 19. All matches will be broadcast live on TRT and the Tabii platform.
THE SCHEDULE OF NATIONAL MATCHES HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
The match schedule for the group stage of the National Team has also been revealed. The national team will face Australia in Vancouver on June 14, Paraguay in San Francisco on June 20, and the USA in Los Angeles on June 26.
THE BIG STAGE AFTER 24 YEARS
The excitement increases as Turkey will showcase itself in the World Cup again after 24 years, with both the national team's performance and the struggles of world stars meeting the audience on TRT screens.