2026 World Cup locked in for Southern Africa screens as SABC lands rights — and Zimbabwe fans get a clearer path to the tournament

FIFA’s confirmation of 2026 World Cup broadcast arrangements in Southern Africa puts South Africa’s SABC at the center of how millions will watch the expanded 48-team tournament. For Zimbabwean supporters tracking the Warriors’ qualifying campaign, it also sharpens the stakes around access, scheduling, and the new squad rules that will shape team selection next year.