New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the stand of the Centre and Prasar Bharti on a petition seeking the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled to commence on June 11.
A lawyer, Avdhesh Bairwa, sought directions to the central government to acquire broadcasting rights for the opening match, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final in favour of Prasar Bharti as an interim measure.
By way of final relief, the petitioner prayed that rights should be acquired for all 104 matches.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued notice on the petition and listed it for hearing on May 20.
The FIFA World Cup is being held from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
