The government has announced that public broadcaster Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and Unifi TV will broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a strategic collaboration with three major telecommunications companies.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the partnership involving Unifi, CelcomDigi Berhad and U Mobile aims to expand public access to world-class sporting content while strengthening the role of public broadcasting in delivering quality programming at no additional cost.
Fahmi said all 104 matches of the tournament would be available through RTM and Unifi TV platforms.
However, notably, the missing parties were Astro and Maxis, both of which command strong coverage in urban areas.
Speaking at a weekly press conference at Angkasapuri, Fahmi said RTM had officially formalised the collaboration with the telecommunications firms to ensure comprehensive coverage of the tournament across multiple platforms.
Meanwhile, RTM director-general Ashwad Ismail said corporate sponsorship participation had enabled the government to minimise expenditure in securing broadcasting rights for the prestigious football tournament.
Under the arrangement, Unifi TV will air all 104 matches live, while RTM will broadcast the majority of matches either live or on delayed telecast, subject to the official schedule. The matches will also be accessible free-to-air through MyTV and via streaming services on RTM Klik and Unifi TV.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The opening match is scheduled to take place in Mexico City on June 11, 2026, while the final will be held in MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.
