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- 1World Cup 2026 broadcasts pack in nine ads per minute●9 Ads per Minute: FIFA Cup 26 – "the price of the beautiful game"
Analysis from the University of Bristol finds that broadcasts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are carrying as many as nine advertising slots per minute, a density researchers describe as 'the price of the beautiful game'. The findings have sparked debate about how commercial pressure is reshaping football's biggest tournament and the viewing experience for fans.