Radio Televisyen Malaysia has been confirmed as one of the official broadcasters for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Malaysia, ensuring local audiences will have access to coverage of football’s biggest global tournament next year.

The announcement was confirmed by Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, with RTM and Unifi TV securing broadcasting rights for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (en.wikipedia.org)

For RTM, the development continues the broadcaster’s long-standing role in bringing major international sporting events to Malaysian viewers through public broadcasting platforms. As Malaysia’s national broadcaster, RTM has historically played an important role in providing broad public access to global sporting events, particularly tournaments with strong nationwide interest such as the FIFA World Cup.

The move also reflects broader trends within the sports broadcasting industry, where rising rights costs and changing audience viewing habits continue to shape how major sporting events are distributed across television and digital platforms. Partnerships and multi-platform broadcast arrangements are becoming increasingly common as broadcasters seek to balance accessibility, audience reach, and commercial sustainability.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the first edition of the tournament to feature an expanded 48-team format, with matches expected to attract substantial global television and digital audiences throughout the month-long competition.