A Myanmar rights group is urging FIFA to revoke exclusive 2026 World Cup broadcast rights granted in Myanmar to telecom operator Mytel, saying the company is a key revenue source for the military government that seized power in 2021.

Myanmar, Bangkok

Who

Justice For Myanmar, FIFA, Mytel

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:44:38 GMT · 1h 17m ago

Where

Myanmar, Bangkok ·

Why

Justice For Myanmar states that Mytel provides revenue to Myanmar's military, which seized power in 2021, and that granting Mytel broadcast rights undermines sanctions and insults those resisting the military.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The ongoing controversy over Mytel's World Cup broadcast rights highlights the tension between international sporting bodies and human rights concerns regarding military regimes. The outcome could set a precedent for how FIFA addresses similar issues globally and might impact Mytel's operations and Myanmar's military funding.

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The Associated Press
https://apnews.com/article/fifa-world-cup-myanmar-military-broadcast-0c955b3ae2e3711d667a56c8a6d52a50
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