06 Jun 2026
UNIFI TV BRINGS FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ TO MALAYSIA AS THE OFFICIAL BROADCASTER
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 June 2026 – Unifi TV will bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to football fans across Malaysia, offering comprehensive coverage of all 104 matches live across three dedicated channels for less than RM1 per match.
Giving fans the freedom to enjoy the tournament anytime, anywhere, Unifi TV’s World Cup offering will be available to both Unifi TV and non-Unifi TV customers, making it accessible to a wider audience nationwide in high-definition watching experience.
The full season pass is priced at RM60, while Unifi TV customers will enjoy an exclusive discounted rate of just RM50. New customers can qualify for this special offer by subscribing to a Unifi TV Pack from as low as RM12 per month. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ season pass will also include access to all of Unifi TV’s 70+ premium channels including HBO, Cinemax, AXN, beIN SPORTS, SPOTV, tvN Movies and more, from 11 June to 10 July 2026. Fans can also opt for the RM20 daily pass, available from 12 June 2026 onwards.
Unifi’s business and hospitality customers will also enjoy dedicated packages for shared viewing experiences.
Through the Unifi TV platform, viewers will enjoy high-definition viewing for every match live, along with highlights, full-match replays and other related content throughout the event. This enables a seamless and uninterrupted viewing experience across various devices, including Smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets or via the web.
Anand Vijayan, TM’s Chief Business & Consumer Officer said, “We are excited for this opportunity to further strengthen Unifi TV’s position as the home of entertainment in Malaysia. This offering reflects our continued commitment to bringing large-scale live content to Malaysians while reinforcing Unifi TV as a leading digital platform for sports and entertainment.
“As one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ deserves a viewing experience that is accessible, seamless and immersive. With Unifi TV, fans across Malaysia can enjoy all 104 matches in HD, whether they are existing Unifi customers or new viewers joining us for the World Cup.”
To subscribe to Unifi TV’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ passes, customers can visit https://unifi.com.my/fifaworldcup2026 starting today. Existing Unifi customers can also purchase their passes via the MyUnifi app, Unifi Selfcare Portal or Unifi TV 2.0 app.
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