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Thailand Finally Secures FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcasting Rights, How to Watch in Thailand

By Adam Judd

June 11, 2026

After weeks of uncertainty that left Thailand as the last Southeast Asian nation without confirmed rights, Jasmine International Plc (JAS) has officially secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deal, announced just hours before the tournament opener on June 11th, 2026, ensures Thai fans can legally watch all 104 matches of the expanded 48-team event hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The agreement ends months of negotiations over high licensing fees (FIFA reportedly sought around 1.3 billion baht). JAS partnered with its MONO group for distribution, marking a strategic win for the company following its Premier League rights acquisition.

How to Watch the World Cup in Thailand

– Primary Platform: MONOMAX — All matches will stream live on the MONOMAX platform (monomax.me) and MONOMAX Sports channel. Existing subscribers can access coverage without extra fees. New users can subscribe via standard packages; promotions include a one-year plan around 6,490 baht covering the full tournament and other content.

– Free-to-Air TV — JAS plans to share rights with free-to-air channels (likely including MONO29). Reports suggest roughly 50% of matches, including the opening game and the final, will air on terrestrial TV for broader access.

– Additional Options — Check MONOMAX app or website for schedules. Some matches may appear on partner channels. Details were finalized at a June 11 press conference.

The tournament kicks off with Mexico vs. South Africa (around 2am Thailand time on June 12th), with the final on July 19th. With official rights secured, fans can enjoy legal, high-quality broadcasts without relying on unofficial streams.

This last-minute resolution brings relief to Thai football enthusiasts and positions MONOMAX as a key sports content provider through 2030, covering this and the 2030 World Cup.

Let the games begin!

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[Jun]

Good luck. 104 games. So allowing for time added on, water breaks & whatever other add ons, over 173 hours of football.

I'll be very selective about what I watch.