Malaysian football fans are officially entering a new era. After more than 20 years of being closely linked with World Cup broadcasts, Astro is reportedly no longer the official broadcaster for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Malaysia — and people all over social media are already talking about it.
The biggest surprise? RTM is set to broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches LIVE for Malaysians. Yes, ALL matches.
Recently, the Malaysian government announced funding worth RM24 million for RTM to secure the broadcasting rights for the biggest football tournament on Earth. Shortly after that, rumors started spreading that Astro was trying to negotiate with RTM for possible collaboration deals. But so far, the spotlight seems fully focused on RTM and Unifi TV.
RTM has already revealed that they will work together with Unifi TV to bring every single World Cup match to fans across the country. Even more interesting, major telecommunications brands like CelcomDigi and U Mobile are reportedly involved as sponsors for this massive sporting event.
For football fans, this is huge news.
No expensive sports packages. No complicated subscriptions. Just football, live and accessible for everyone.
And if your TV no longer has an antenna for free channels, don’t panic. Modern smart TVs today can easily install apps like RTM Klik or Unifi TV. Watching World Cup matches is becoming easier than ever.
However, there’s another twist.
RTM also announced that starting July 1, its TV channels will no longer be available through Astro. That means viewers who were planning to watch TV1 or TV2 directly from their Astro decoder may need to look for alternative methods.
This marks one of the biggest shifts in Malaysia’s broadcasting industry in decades. Back then, having Astro at home felt like a luxury. But now, more Malaysians are exploring streaming apps, free digital platforms, and alternative services.
One thing is certain — FIFA World Cup 2026 is going to unite Malaysians again in front of their screens, whether through RTM Klik, Unifi TV, or smart TV apps.
So before kickoff begins, maybe it’s time to prepare your TV setup, update your apps, or finally upgrade that old television.
Because when the World Cup arrives… nobody wants to miss the action.
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