Jul 23, 2026 – 5.11pmThe biggest sporting event in the world will remain freely available and in front of a paywall for Australians after the government-backed SBS quietly extended its contract with FIFA to broadcast the 2030 Men’s World Cup.Days after Spain triumphed over Argentina to win this year’s blockbuster competition held in the US, Canada and Mexico, it can be revealed SBS has had a deal to broadcast the next World Cup in place for months, but is yet to announce it.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles