Setanta Sports announces the successful acquisition of the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ in Georgia. Marking a major milestone for the company and an exciting moment for football fans nationwide, Setanta Sports will bring every match of the tournament to viewers from June 11 to July 19 across its dedicated television channels and streaming platform setantasports.com.
In a landmark move for the market, the full tournament will be available free of charge on Setanta Sports’ OTT platform requiring only a simple user registration. This decision reflects Setanta Sports’ commitment to expanding access to the world’s biggest football competition and bringing it closer to fans across Georgia.
Through its official collaboration with FIFA, Setanta Sports further strengthens its position as a trusted and leading sports broadcaster, delivering premium broadcast quality aligned with the FIFA World Cup™’s highest international production standards – ensuring an exceptional viewing experience that captures the full speed and intensity of every match.
The highest possible quality of FIFA World Cup™ streams is supported by Setanta Sports’ highly rated next-generation commentary team.
“This tournament is a unifying celebration for millions of people around the world, and we are both proud and delighted to be part of such a major sporting event. With this significant step, Setanta Sports once again proves that it is a leading player in the sports media industry. In addition, every match will feature commentary delivered by our exceptional team of commentators. Broadcasting a tournament of this scale is not only a tremendous responsibility for us but also a remarkable opportunity. We are therefore excited to welcome both our loyal viewers and new audiences alike, especially as the full package will be available free of charge on setantasports.com,” said Bacha Malazonia, Setanta Sports’ Executive Director.
While Setanta Sports has long been recognized for broadcasting elite club competitions and premium global sporting events, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ marks a significant expansion of its portfolio, bringing audiences a historic edition of the championship – the inaugural 48-team World Cup.
The championship begins on June 11, with the opening match kicking off at 23:00 Tbilisi time, featuring Mexico and South Africa.
As the excitement builds, Setanta Sports extends its congratulations to football fans, partners, and stakeholders, and invites everyone to share in this global celebration of the game. What makes this occasion even more special is that viewers will be able to follow every match completely free of charge – allowing audiences to experience every moment seamlessly, anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
About Setanta Sports
Setanta Sports broadcasts across digital and cable platforms in 14 countries throughout Europe and Asia. The company delivers premium sports content and provides access to some of the world’s most prestigious competitions, including UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga, UFC, NBA, Formula 1 and many more. With the addition of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Setanta Sports further strengthens its portfolio of world-class sporting events.
