FIFA World Cup 2026: SuperSport Unveils Full Coverage Plan For Africa
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LAGOS —- AFRICA’s top sports broadcaster, SuperSport, has announced that all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live across DStv and GOtv, positioning the tournament as the most accessible World Cup yet for audiences across Africa.
The announcement was made during a media briefing moderated by Sibusiso Mjikeliso, with keynote remarks delivered by Rendani Ramovha CEO of , who outlined SuperSport’s plans for the expanded global tournament.
The World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will feature 48 nations for the first time.
Rendani said the tournament would mark a major moment for African football, with a record 10 countries from the continent qualifying for the finals. Those teams are Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and DR Congo.
“We have built our FIFA World Cup coverage around four major pillars: unmatched scale, unprecedented accessibility, championing African pride and participation, and making a clear statement for Africa on the global stage,” Rendani said.
For the first time, all matches will be available across subscription tiers, expanding access to more viewers across the continent.
SuperSport also confirmed that four dedicated World Cup channels will be created for the tournament, with coverage in English and Portuguese, while broadcasts across Africa will be available in seven languages.
Viewers will also have access to an expanded bouquet of preview shows, live events, studio programming and special features designed to deepen the viewing experience throughout the tournament.
“We are also looking forward to bringing our subscribers special broadcast features tailored to unique cultures and some local African languages,” Rendani said.
The broadcaster said the campaign theme for the tournament remains “Everything Else Can Wait,” reflecting the scale and significance of the month-long football showpiece.
SuperSport recently launched the campaign with a surprise on-air appearance by Idris Elba, who revealed that all 104 matches would be available live on DStv and GOtv. More celebrity appearances, studio guests and special partnerships are also expected during the tournament build-up.
With Africa sending its largest-ever delegation to the World Cup and access broadened across multiple markets, SuperSport says it is preparing to deliver one of the most ambitious football broadcasts in its history.