World Cup Grows to 48 Teams. Here's Why TV Coverage Just Got More Complicated.

The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, creating 104 matches—16 more than 2022. That means four games can happen on the same day. BeIN Sports, which broadcasts in the Middle East and North Africa, built eight channels and a 17-hour daily schedule to show every match live. It's now the standard any broadcaster must meet.