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Thursday, 6/25, 11:30 AM
TikTok and YouTube Are Changing How Fans Watch Sports, and Who Gets Paid
- FIFA has named YouTube and TikTok 'preferred platforms' for the 2026 World Cup, letting broadcasters stream the opening minutes of every match — and some games in full — on social media.
- It is the clearest sign yet that the platforms are muscling into sports, the most valuable content in media, and pressuring the broadcasters who pay billions for the rights.