DAZN reached a multi-year agreement to bring DirecTV Latin America's DSPORTS channels to its platform in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay as announced on June 11, 2026 [1, 2]. The deal gives DAZN subscribers in these five Latin American countries live access to all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled to start in August 2026 [1, 2].
Subscribers will have access to DSPORTS, DSPORTS2, and DSPORTS+ channels, which broadcast major soccer competitions including Copa America and the CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The channels also cover basketball, tennis, cycling, and mixed martial arts events [1, 2].
DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, has been expanding globally and this deal marks a significant growth of its footprint in Latin America [1, 2]. It already holds World Cup broadcast rights in Italy, Spain, and Japan [1, 2].
DirecTV Latin America has been controlled by Argentina-based Grupo Werthein since 2021 after the group acquired it from AT&T [1, 2]. Prior to the deal, DAZN had explored a range of partnership possibilities with DirecTV Latin America, including a potential acquisition, but buying the pay-TV business was considered unlikely before the World Cup ends [1, 2].
The agreement offers DAZN a strong presence in five Latin American countries ahead of one of the biggest global sports events. The World Cup coverage will begin in August 2026 when all matches can be streamed live by DAZN subscribers in the region [1, 2].