With Martinoli and Luis García! TV Azteca has reportedly secured the broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup

Seven months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup , the conversation about broadcasting rights in Mexico has gained momentum again.

According to journalist Juan Pablo Fernández , son of renowned broadcaster José Ramón Fernández, TV Azteca It has reportedly reached an agreement with Televisa to broadcast 32 matches of the tournament that will be played in Mexico, the United States and Canada .

Fernández himself announced the news through his official account on X (formerly Twitter), where he assured that the two television stations will broadcast the matches “simultaneously”.

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THE MESSAGE THAT TRIGGLED THE VERSION

In his post, Juan Pablo Fernández wrote that “TV Azteca reached an agreement with Televisa to broadcast 32 matches of the 2026 World Cup,” without offering further details about the scope or type of rights acquired.

If confirmed, this alliance would mark the return of the Ajusco television network to World Cup coverage after its participation in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, consolidating a strategic partnership with Televisa to divide the broadcast packages.

NO OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, BUT WITH POSITIVE SIGNS

So far, neither FIFA nor the networks involved have issued a statement confirming the news. However, the information shared by Fernández —a sports analyst and digital content creator—aligns with previous reports indicating advanced negotiations between the two companies.

The number of matches mentioned (32) suggests that it would be a partial package, while the full rights could include more than 100 matches distributed among different platforms.

WHAT IT WOULD MEAN FOR THE MEXICAN PUBLIC

If this agreement is finalized, Mexican fans could once again enjoy the World Cup on free-to-air television through both networks.

The joint coverage would allow them to reach a massive audience, in addition to maintaining the traditional competition between the narrations of Televisa and TV Azteca , with figures such as Christian Martinoli, Luis García or Zague , should their participation be confirmed.

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams and 104 matches, a format that increases the commercial and media value of television rights.

AWAITING OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION

Although Fernández 's tweet has generated great excitement among fans, the lack of an official announcement keeps the issue in the realm of speculation.

The next few weeks will be key to knowing whether TV Azteca and Televisa formalize their alliance before FIFA and the sponsors.