A. M. Tigo, a leading telecommunications and digital entertainment company in El Salvador, announced that it will broadcast the 2030 World Cup for all its customers, thus strengthening the positioning of Tigo Sports as “The House of World Cups” and reaffirming its leadership as the only 24/7 sports channel in the country on its ninth anniversary.
This new achievement adds to the rights already confirmed to transmit the full coverage of the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, reaffirming the company’s commitment to bring its customers the best of global sport and the fulfillment of the purpose of building digital highways that improve the lives of salvadorans.
Only Tigo customers will have access to all matches of the 2026 and 2030 World Cup. The investment in the acquisition of broadcast rights for both World Cups is a sign of the company’s deep commitment to offer premium and quality content through Tigo Sports.
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will have historical significance, as it will celebrate the centennial of the tournament since its first edition in 1930. It will be a commemorative World Cup that will unite cultures and fans around the world. The opening matches will be held in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay and the rest of the tournament will take place in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
The acquisition of the rights to the 2030 World Cup marks a milestone in our content strategy by providing a unique entertainment experience. Having the rights to the main World Cups in the coming years strengthens our leadership and allows us to offer a value proposition that only Tigo can provide to its users. We invite those who do not yet enjoy our services to switch to Tigo and enjoy this sporting event with us. Alfonso Puente, Vice President of B2C Tigo.
Tigo Sports also confirmed that it will broadcast more than 15 FIFA events between 2026 and 2030, including: 2027 Women’s World Cup to be held in Brazil, U-17, U-20 and U-20 Women’s World Cups, 2028 Futsal World Cup, 2027 and 2029 Beach Soccer World Cups and, of course, the 2030 World Cup.
These events will allow the audience to enjoy a broad portfolio of international competitions, with multiplatform coverage, real-time narratives with the best salvadoran talent and own productions that will be broadcast on channels 3, 300 and 1001 in HD, Tigo Sports App and Tigo Sports Web.
Tigo also has another surprise for salvadorans: for those who want to contract residential services and get ready to live the World Cup with Tigo Sports, Tigo offers a special residential plan during june 2025 that includes 100 MB of internet plus digital TV and Tigo Sports for $34.99 per month. A unique offer for those who want to enjoy the best content in their homes!
And for all salvadorans who want to switch their mobile line to Tigo, Tigo offers 80% discount on Smartphones with plans starting at $22.99 per month during june 2025, with all the benefits of the BIGGEST network in the country such as connectivity, access to applications, social networks, unlimited browsing in messaging apps and more.
Tigo invites all salvadorans to be part of La Casa de los Mundiales, enjoy the best content and switch to the BIGGEST network in El Salvador by visiting their nearest Tigo Store, calling 2508-0000, or visiting https://www.tigo.com.sv/
Tigo Sports: 9 years bringing the excitement of sports to salvadorans
The news coincides with the celebration of the ninth anniversary of Tigo Sports, a channel that has transformed the way salvadorans experience sports. With more than 2,600 hours of original production, the channel has reached important milestones:
- Nearly 600,000 users on the Tigo Sports app in 2024.
- Reach over 665,000 followers in social networks.
- More than 250 live sporting events per month
Tigo Sports has strengthened its leadership as a sports channel by consolidating a diverse offer that promotes the development of national sports. Over the years, it has demonstrated its commitment to local talent through continuous coverage of the Major Soccer League, Major Basketball League – Copa Tigo Sports, as well as the transmission of different disciplines such as baseball, golf, tennis, rowing, motor racing, boxing, swimming, karting, among others.
Tigo Sports has stood out for being the only 24/7 sports channel and for constantly innovating its programming lineup. Tigo Sports programming includes live shows such as Tigo Sports Studio, Café Deportivo, El Palco, Fútbol Internacional, and TSW, as well as a robust local schedule with Major League Soccer, national tournaments, Copa Tigo Sports, Davis Cup and World Cup qualifiers.
We are very excited because over the years we have built a community passionate about sports. Celebrating nine years consolidating our position as the number one channel in sports broadcasting and announcing that we will be the official home of all World Cups until 2030, is a sign of our commitment to our audience and to the development of sports in El Salvador Luis Padilla, Manager of Tigo Sports
Tigo Sports’ commitment to its audience and salvadorans continues to provide them with the best sports content in El Salvador, on the country’s BIGGEST network.
