32강부터 월드컵 못 본다고?.."JTBC 중계권료 못 냈다" 실체는? (자막뉴스) / SBS

With the third group stage match against South Africa for the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup just one day away, reports have emerged that even if the South Korean national football team advances to the Round of 32, viewers may no longer be able to watch World Cup broadcasts. Japanese media outlet TBS exclusively reported today (the 23rd) that "it has been confirmed that the South Korean broadcaster JTBC has failed to pay a portion of the broadcasting rights fees to the International Football Federation (FIFA) for the football World Cup currently being held in CONCACAF." The report further explained, "If payment is not made by the deadline, there is a concern that TV broadcasts will not be permitted for matches following the Round of 32, which begins on the 29th." TBS stated, "A JTBC representative has traveled to FIFA headquarters in Switzerland to negotiate the possibility of broadcasting." JTBC has secured the World Cup broadcasting rights within South Korea for this tournament and is currently televising all matches. However, as JTBC faces a crisis, including recently declaring default after failing to repay 20.6 billion won in securitized loans, speculation is rising that its World Cup broadcasts could be cut off. JTBC initially filed for rehabilitation with the court but has since filed for a deferred decision and expressed its intention to participate in the voluntary restructuring support program. Many point out that the burden of World Cup broadcasting rights for JTBC was an already foreseen issue. It is reported that JTBC secured the World Cup broadcasting rights from FIFA for approximately $125 million, or about 191.9 billion won. To reduce the burden of excessive broadcasting fees, the company began negotiations with the three major terrestrial broadcasters, including KBS. However, as differences regarding the broadcasting price could not be narrowed, it was ultimately decided that only KBS would participate in the broadcasts. In response to Japanese media reports suggesting that World Cup broadcasts might be suspended, JTBC stated that it plans to broadcast all matches, including the South Korean national team's games and the CONCACAF World Cup final, without any disruptions. (Reporting: Kim Ji-wook, Video Editing: Kim Na-on, Design: Lee Jeong-ju, Production: Digital News Department) #SBSNews #News #Realtime Copyright Ⓒ SBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use for AI learning are prohibited.