The partnership makes all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ available through dedicated mobile TV applications designed and powered by Digital Virgo for its operator partners, including:
- Moov TV (Moov Côte d’Ivoire, Moov Burkina Faso, Moov Mali)
- MTN TV (MTN Côte d’Ivoire, MTN Benin, MTN Cameroon, MTN Congo)
- Yas TV (Yas Senegal)
- Vodacom TV (Vodacom)
- VeedzTV (available to all mobile users)
By leveraging Digital Virgo’s extensive telecom ecosystem, the initiative is reaching nearly 100 million subscribers across Africa, significantly expanding access to one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events.
Bringing the World’s Biggest Football Tournament Closer to Fans
As mobile consumption continues to reshape media habits across Africa, this partnership responds to the growing demand for accessible, high-quality sports content available anytime and anywhere.
“This partnership with New World TV represents a major milestone in our ambition to deliver premium digital experiences to African audiences,” said Léandre Kanga, CEO of Digital Virgo Africa. “By combining New World TV’s premium sports rights with our mobile distribution expertise and strong operator network, we enable fans to experience the FIFA World Cup closer than ever while creating new engagement and revenue opportunities for our telecom partners.”
For New World TV, the agreement reinforces its commitment to making world-class sports content available to the widest possible audience across the continent.
“Through Digital Virgo’s technological expertise and extensive distribution network, we are adapting to the evolving ways audiences consume audiovisual content in Africa,” said Aboubakar Coulibaly, CEO of New World TV. “We are proud to extend the reach of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ through such a strong network of leading mobile operators.”
Accelerating Digital Sports Entertainment in Africa
Beyond expanding access to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the partnership highlights the shared ambition of Digital Virgo and New World TV to deliver a seamless, immersive, and fully licensed viewing experience while supporting the continued digital transformation of Africa’s media and entertainment landscape.
By combining premium content, mobile-first distribution, and integrated payment solutions, the two companies are setting new standards for sports entertainment accessibility across the continent.
About Digital Virgo
Digital Virgo is a key partner of telecom operators worldwide, enabling access to mobile services, entertainment, and commerce through carrier billing and mobile money. Its comprehensive range of solutions bridges merchants and telcos to deliver secure and scalable payment and monetization strategies. With a team of 750 experts, an annual revenue exceeding $500 million, and operations in 60+ countries, Digital Virgo combines extensive reach with local expertise to deliver innovative solutions in the mobile ecosystem.
Learn more at digitalvirgo.com
About New World TV
New World TV is a leading pan-African television group headquartered in Lomé, Togo. The broadcaster delivers premium sports and entertainment content to audiences across French-speaking Africa and holds rights to some of the world’s most prestigious competitions, including the FIFA World Cup 2026™, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, and La Liga, reaffirming its commitment to bringing world-class sports entertainment to African viewers.
Learn more at newworldtv.com
