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TV Tip: 2026 Football World Cup
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TV Tip: 2026 Football World Cup

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, is set to begin.
  • TV SLO 2 and Arena Sport will broadcast all 64 and 104 matches, respectively.
  • Both broadcasters are launching special pre-match shows featuring analysis and non-football topics.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is commencing, marking a significant event for football fans. Television Slovenia 2 (TV SLO 2) and Arena Sport are set to provide extensive coverage of the tournament. TV SLO 2 will broadcast 64 matches, including all 32 group stage games and the entire knockout phase. Alongside the matches, the channel will air a daily studio show titled "Nogomet je zakon" (Football is Law). This program will feature field reports, guest discussions on non-football related topics, and analysis of the day's events, hosted by Saลกa Jerkoviฤ‡ and Tomaลพ Hudomalj.

Arena Sport plans to broadcast all 104 matches of the World Cup. They are launching a new studio program, "Mundial 104," which will air daily during the competition. The show will be hosted by Nataลกa Gavraniฤ‡, Dani Bavec, and Alen Hodลพiฤ‡. Additionally, Sara Pakiลพ, Miha Troลกt, and Luka Skarlovnik will host daily pre-studio "warm-up" segments. The broadcast will feature a comprehensive roster of football experts, including Nejc Vidmar, Denis ล me, Marcos Tavares, Boban Joviฤ‡, Simon Roลพman, Dejan Grabiฤ‡, Mustafa Nukiฤ‡, and Etien Velikonja, providing in-depth analysis and commentary throughout the tournament.

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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.