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SportsMagentaTV exclusively broadcasts World Cup round of 16 matches: Brazil vs Norway and Mexico vs England
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On July 5, 2026, two high-profile World Cup round of 16 matches—Brazil vs Norway and Mexico vs England—are being broadcast exclusively on MagentaTV, a paid streaming service from Deutsche Telekom, leaving free-to-air viewers unable to watch. The Brazil match kicks off at 10 PM German time in New York/New Jersey, featuring stars Vinícius Júnior and Erling Haaland, while Mexico hosts England at 2 AM at the Azteca Stadium. MagentaTV holds exclusive rights to 44 of the 104 World Cup matches, including three round of 16 games and two quarterfinals. Public broadcasters ARD and ZDF will show 60 matches, including all German national team games, the opening match, semifinals, and final. Telekom's TV chief Arnim Butzen justified the exclusivity by highlighting the high stakes of the knockout stage. Analysts include Jürgen Klopp, Tabea Kemme, and Thomas Müller.
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Sunday Blockbusters: Brazil and England Exclusively on MagentaTV
Two heavyweight round of 16 matches take place today at the World Cup — but football fans watching on free TV will miss out. Both games are exclusive to MagentaTV, Telekom's paid streaming service.
- Brazil vs. Norway – 10 PM German time (New York/New Jersey)
- Mexico vs. England – 2 AM (Sunday to Monday) at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City
Already, the France vs. Paraguay round of 16 match (1-0) aired exclusively on the service. Now, two more giants — Brazil and England — follow suit.
Arnim Butzen, TV chief at Telekom, explained:
"In the round of 16, the race for the World Cup title really heats up! With France, Brazil, and England, we are offering our customers some of the biggest favorites exclusively."
Why These Matches Are Not on Free TV
MagentaTV broadcasts all 104 World Cup matches live, 44 of them exclusively. This includes:
- 6 round of 32 matches
- 3 round of 16 matches
- 2 quarterfinals
In contrast, ARD and ZDF show a total of 60 of the 104 matches live, including:
- All matches of the German national team
- The opening match
- The semifinals
- The final
In the quarterfinals, the broadcasters share transmissions: two matches run exclusively on MagentaTV, while two are also available on public television.
Source: MagentaTV, 05.07.2026
Notable matchups and talent:
- Vinícius Júnior vs. Erling Haaland (Brazil vs. Norway)
- Jürgen Klopp and Tabea Kemme are among the experts
- Thomas Müller will appear as an analyst during one of the round of 16 matches
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BILD - SportWestern
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