TV Prices Will Spike $300 Before the World Cup — Buy These 3 Now (LG, Samsung, TCL, Hisense)

TV Prices Will Spike $300 Before the World Cup — Buy These 3 Now (LG, Samsung, TCL, Hisense) TV prices are moving right now — and the World Cup is why most buyers will miss the window. Samsung's President stated on record in April 2026: "Prices are going up even as we speak. We're going to be at a point where we have to actually consider repricing our products." This video explains the three pressure points driving that statement, which specific models are affected most, and exactly which retailer to use before the window closes. Three things are hitting TV prices simultaneously in 2026: a global RAM shortage driven by AI data centres, US tariffs hitting Chinese TV manufacturers hardest, and World Cup demand absorbing the remaining Memorial Day clearance inventory. The brands that gave buyers the best value under $1,000 for three years — TCL and Hisense — face the steepest price increases in H2 2026 according to Trend Force research. The window to buy at current prices is measured in days, not weeks. This video covers: — Why RAM prices rising 40% in Q1 2026 flows directly into your TV's manufacturing cost — How US tariffs are hitting TCL and Hisense 15–23% harder than Samsung and LG in H2 2026 — Why the World Cup running June 11–July 19 across 16 US cities is the demand event that ends Memorial Day pricing — The three specific models worth buying right now with confirmed current prices at Amazon, Best Buy, and Costco — Which retailer has the best deal on each model today — The one retailer move that happens every World Cup year that most buyers never see coming — What happens to these exact models after World Cup demand peaks in July 00:00 - Samsung's President Just Warned TV Prices Are Going Up 01:27 - The RAM Shortage Inside Every AI Data Centre Hitting Your TV 03:30 - How US Tariffs Hit TCL and Hisense 23% Harder Than Samsung 05:33 - Why the World Cup Ends Memorial Day Pricing on June 11 08:04 - The Three Models Worth Buying Before the Window Closes 11:02 - Which Size to Buy for Which Room — The Viewing Distance Test 13:23 - Costco vs Amazon vs Best Buy: Which Retailer for Each Model 16:37 - The One Retailer Move That Happens Every World Cup Year 20:20 - Final Verdict: Buy Now or Wait — The Specific Answer All models mentioned are linked below using Amazon affiliate links — no extra cost to you. That is how this research stays funded. #TVPrices2026 #WorldCupTV #BestTVDeals2026 #TCLvsHisense #TVBuyingGuide