Reuters Sports:
2026 FIFA World Cup

Canada, Mexico, U.S.
June 11 – July 19

Own the World Cup Moment with Reuters

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest sporting event of the year, returning to North America after 30 years. All eyes will be on the action, and your audience expects instant, immersive coverage. Reuters gives you everything you need to deliver it, fast.

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Speed

  • Publish breaking stories instantly with up‑to‑the‑second match reports and alerts.
  • Real‑time feeds: text, photos, and video updates delivered as the action happens.
  • Content built for speed, ensuring clients can publish breaking stories as they happen.
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Global

  • On‑the‑ground access in every host city and venue through a network of journalists and partners.
  • Multilingual storytelling that captures fan reactions, cultural moments, and athlete insights.
  • Comprehensive coverage across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., plus global perspectives.
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Innovation

  • Next‑generation storytelling with interactive graphics and rich data.
  • Seamless publishing via Reuters Connect for fast content discovery.
  • Smart formats that are AI-ready, designed for easy integration into digital platforms.
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Expertise

  • Decades of experience covering the world’s biggest sporting events.
  • Trusted analysis and context, helping audiences understand not just what happened, but why it matters.
  • Deep sports knowledge paired with cultural and geopolitical insight.

 

What You Get

Video

Comprehensive, On-the-Ground Coverage

  • Live reporting from all 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Breaking news, press conferences, training sessions, and fan‑zone color.
  • Broadcast‑ready matchday and post‑match content from stadiums.
  • Base‑camp access for top teams and star players.
  • Expanded crews for knockout stages and the final.
  • Pre‑tournament build‑up: stadium b‑roll, city postcards, team profiles.

Text

Fast, Intelligent, Authoritative

  • Instant match reports delivered to deadline.
  • Tactical insight, intelligent analysis and in-depth explainers.
  • Breaking news from team camps, training sessions and media zones.
  • Colour and features capturing culture, fan life and off-pitch narratives.
  • Exclusive interviews and reaction from players, coaches and key figures.
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Pictures

Content Distribution & Monetization

  • Multiple photographers per match to capture decisive moments and atmosphere.
  • Previews of stadiums, host cities, and team bases before kickoff.
  • Training coverage at selected top team base camps.
  • Global fan reaction and celebration shots, plus celebrity and VIP coverage.
  • Complete team headshots for all squads.
  • Live editing and real‑time delivery from a dedicated World Cup photo desk.
  • Remote and overhead cameras at venues for unique angles.
  • Award‑winning photographers with deep football expertise.
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Global Reach, Human Stories

  • Timely, platform-specific coverage across major social channels.
  • Match updates, key talking points and behind-the-scenes access.
  • Spotlight on cultural moments, fan traditions and host-city flavour.
  • Interviews with Reuters reporters and on-the-ground observations.
  • Stories highlighting how the World Cup connects communities worldwide.
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Graphics

Clear, Insightful, Shareable

  • Static stand-alone graphics: tournament schedule, venue maps, match grids.
  • Embeddable interactive packages with team profiles, brackets and data insights.
  • Timely, news-driven visual explainers throughout the tournament.

Smart partnerships to deliver all the content you need

Get access to Reuters comprehensive coverage, and complement with content from our world-class partners also available on Reuters Connect, including the U.S largest sports-image wire service Imagn Images.

Ready to deliver World Cup coverage your audience will love?

Contact our team to learn more on how to access world-class content for a winning coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including:

  • Real‑time match coverage: Instant reports, tactical analysis, and exclusive interviews.

  • Visual storytelling: High‑impact photography, live‑edited video, and interactive graphics.

  • Fan culture & context: Behind‑the‑scenes access, cultural moments, and global reactions. 

Talk to us today. Let’s make your newsroom the go‑to destination for 2026.

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