Portuguese broadcasters pay €5.6 million for 2026 World Cup matches (eco.sapo.pt)

• RTP, SIC, and TVI jointly paid €5.6 million for 20 World Cup 2026 matches.
• FIFA did not permit selection of individual matches.
• Strict digital usage restrictions beyond live linear broadcast.

"Portuguese broadcasters RTP, SIC, and TVI jointly paid €5.6 million for rights to broadcast 20 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. RTP chairman Nicolau Santos disclosed the figure, noting that FIFA allowed no selection of individual matches and imposed restrictive conditions on digital use."