The 2026 World Cup is coming to ZBC

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has confirmed it will broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Zimbabwean audiences after securing two major strategic partners to fund the coverage. Ecobank Zimbabwe and InnBucks have come on board as official partners for the broadcast project, with ZBC describing the arrangement as going far beyond a simple commercial deal. In an official statement, the broadcaster said the partnership represents an "investment in national unity, entertainment, and shared experiences for millions of Zimbabweans" — strong language that signals just how significant this moment is for football fans across the country. The timing could not be better. The 2026 edition is set to be the biggest FIFA World Cup in history, expanding to 48 nations and a jaw-dropping 104 matches spread across three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico. That is more football than any previous tournament has ever delivered, and Zimbabwean fans will now be able to follow every kick through ZBC's terrestrial feed. For viewers with satellite access, Azam TV and SuperSport TV will also carry the tournament. Still, it is ZBC's free-to-air coverage that ensures the World Cup reaches the widest possible audience, including communities with no access to subscription television.

The tournament kicks off on June 11 when hosts Mexico face South Africa in what promises to be an electric opener at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — a fitting stage for the crescendo of what will be a month-long global celebration of football. For Zimbabweans, this is more than just broadcast rights. It is a chance for the entire nation to gather, watch, and be part of football history. #FIFA2026 #ZBC #HT8Football