Kyrgyzstan to Broadcast 2026 World Cup Matches Live
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kyrgyzstan's national television and the "UTRK Sport" channel will broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches live.
- The tournament, featuring a record 48 teams and 104 games, will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
- UTRK has published the group stage schedule with times adjusted for Bishkek, allowing local fans to watch all games live.
Kyrgyzstan's national television and the "UTRK Sport" channel are set to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches live. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
This year's World Cup marks a historic expansion, with 48 national teams participating for the first time. This increase in participants also leads to a record number of 104 matches throughout the tournament. Fans in Kyrgyzstan will be able to follow all the action live.
The National Television and Radio Corporation of Kyrgyzstan (UTRK) has released the group stage match schedule, including dates and times specific to Bishkek. All games will be available on the media holding's television channels, ensuring that local football enthusiasts do not miss any of the action. The 2026 World Cup will be the first to be jointly hosted by three countries, with matches played across numerous stadiums in North America. The final is slated for July 19.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.