FIFA Partners with TikTok as the Preferred Platform for the 2026 World Cup


The FIFA–TikTok partnership expands access to and promotion of 2026 World Cup content for fans, creators, and media partners.

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m88worldcups.comThe most inclusive football tournament in history is now becoming even more accessible through an innovative partnership between FIFA and TikTok, designed to bring millions of fans closer to the action and excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

TikTok, as one of the most influential and dynamic mobile video platforms in the world, has officially been appointed as the first Preferred Platform in FIFA’s history.

TikTok Appointed as FIFA’s First Preferred Platform

This designation opens a deeper level of collaboration and integration, enabling TikTok to deliver more comprehensive coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including enhanced original content, while serving as a primary destination for fans and creators throughout the tournament.

This first Preferred Platform agreement continues the groundbreaking collaboration between FIFA and TikTok at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, which generated tens of billions of views.

New Opportunities for Media Partners and Official Broadcasters

The partnership, which runs until the end of 2026, also creates significant opportunities for Official Media Partners of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on TikTok, including the ability to livestream selected matches, share more curated clips, and access exclusive FIFA-produced content tailored for TikTok.

In addition, broadcasters will be able to monetize their FIFA World Cup™ coverage through TikTok’s premium advertising solutions.

TikTok will also implement anti-piracy policies to support and protect FIFA’s intellectual property rights.

FIFA’s Official Statement on the Partnership Objectives

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström stated that FIFA’s goal is to share the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with as many fans as possible, and that appointing TikTok as the Preferred Platform is considered the best way to realize this mission at the largest sporting event in history.

He added that this innovative and creative collaboration will connect more fans around the world with the FIFA World Cup in unprecedented ways, bringing them closer to behind-the-scenes moments and the very heart of the matches.

As football continues to grow and unite more people globally, the way it is presented and promoted must also evolve.

The 2026 World Cup Hub and TikTok’s Interactive Features

This Preferred Platform partnership will be centered around the FIFA World Cup 2026 hub on TikTok, an interactive destination powered by TikTok GamePlan, enabling fans to discover engaging content that brings the 48-team tournament to life, complete with match ticket information, viewing guides, and participation incentives such as exclusive stickers, filters, and gamification features.

Global Creator Program and Behind-the-Scenes Access

For the first time, FIFA and TikTok will establish a comprehensive creator program that grants a selected group of global TikTok creators exclusive access to key behind-the-scenes moments, such as press conferences and training sessions.

This initiative will provide fans with unique and relevant perspectives on the FIFA World Cup experience through TikTok.

In addition, a broader group of creators will also have opportunities to use and collaborate in the creation of content based on FIFA’s official archive.

TikTok’s Perspective on the Growth of Digital Football

TikTok’s Global Head of Content, James Stafford, stated that football has experienced rapid global growth on TikTok in recent years.

As FIFA’s first Preferred Platform, TikTok is enthusiastic about delivering a FIFA World Cup 2026 experience that extends beyond the 90 minutes of play through exclusive content and unprecedented creator access.

He also explained that TikTok GamePlan is capable of transforming fan enthusiasm into measurable business outcomes for sports partners, with data showing that fans are 42 percent more likely to watch live matches after viewing sports content on TikTok.

TikTok is reaching the next generation of football fans, particularly younger audiences and women, and converting that interest into real engagement on a scale never seen before.