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premium range to watch the World Cup, movies and video games

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TCL has hit the table in the Spanish market with the arrival of its new flagships for 2026 in the television sector. The company, already consolidated as one of the world’s leading television manufacturers, has just announced the availability of its X11L and C8L series. This is a clear commitment to QD-MiniLED technology, with which they seek to offer an experience that not only rivals OLED in contrast, but far surpasses it in light power and screen diagonal. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 55C8L Television 55 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL X11L: the crown jewel with extreme shine The new TCL X11L It is, on paper, one of the most ambitious bets of the year. This model (available up to 98 inches) uses a sixth generation QD-MiniLED panel capable of reaching a stratospheric brightness figure: up to 10,000 nits. To manage such power without sacrificing detail in the shadows, it has a light control system by extremely dense zones, allowing deep blacks and a drastic reduction in blooming. Some of its key points are the AiPQ Pro processor with Artificial Intelligenceintegrated Bang & Olufsen sound system and a native refresh rate of 144Hz (although it reaches up to 288 Hz in the largest versions) which makes it an ideal TV for users of PCs and latest generation consoles. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 85X11L Television 85 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 98X11L Television 98 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL C8L: balance between performance and large format For those looking for a premium experience but with a more versatile approach, the TCL C8L series is presented as a natural evolution of its best-selling models. Although it maintains the same technology MiniLEDthis model is optimized to offer vibrant and accurate color reproduction thanks to Quantum Dots. Its great attraction lies in the variety of sizesreaching up to 115 inches in its most ambitious version. This TV is designed to be the center of attention in the home, supporting all current HDR standards (Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+) and offering specific features for games such as Game Master Pro 3. TCL 55C8L Television 55 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 65C8L Television 65 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 75C8L Television 75 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 85C8L Television 85 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 98C8L Television 98 Inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Why is this an important launch in the Spanish market? With this move, TCL not only competes in specifications, but redefines the scale of home theater in Spain. The brand continues to bet on democratizing the large diagonals (98 and 115 inches) that were previously exclusive projection territory, but with the advantages of a smart panel. Some of the key features of these new TCL releases include: Service life: greater durability against wear and tear of organic panels. Visibility: Perfect for living rooms with lots of natural light thanks to their high brightness. Connectivity: Full integration with Google TV and the most popular voice assistants. Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Rubén Andrés (Xataka) and TCL In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros

We are in 2026, but you will only see part of the World Cup in 4K because of DAZN: TV manufacturers are already rubbing their hands

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You have a 4K TV, you have contracted Movistar Plus, Orange TV or DAZN and you are ready to live the Soccer World Cup 2026 in the best possible quality so as not to miss any details. Well we have bad news for you: almost all the games will arrive on your screen with a 1080i resolution, even if your television platform can broadcast in 4K. The fuse was lit as a result of the message from a user from Movistar Plus on X, in which he asked if he could watch the World Cup in 4K HDR. The initial response from Movistar was “Yes, as long as you have the UHD disc you can watch the games that will be broadcast on DAZN in 4K HDR.” The problem is that, when asked by our colleagues Xataka Mobileboth Movistar Plus and Orange TV have discarded that those matches are going to be broadcast in 4K. The controversy is served. The World Cup signal comes in 1080i: that changes everything DAZN is the one who has the rights to broadcast the 104 matches of the tournament in Spain. The problem is that your DAZN World signal arrives in 1080i resolution, not 4K. Since Movistar Plus and Orange TV only limit themselves to distributing the signal, what they receive is what they give you. Both operators have confirmed it: there will be no 4K on their platforms for the World Cup matches. In Xataka The gap between Samsung and TCL in the television market seemed unbridgeable. Until it stops looking like it This represents a clear setback in terms of resolution and image quality since in Qatar 2022, World Goal It broadcast the 64 matches of the championship in 4K UHD both on Movistar Plus and on its own app. However, all is not lost. In a corner of the reviled DTT we have a glimmer of hope left for those of us who want to see the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada with the best possible quality: La 1 UHD (Ultra High Definition). Yes, on DTT RTVE took over the rights to World Cup broadcast and will offer 33 open matches, including the opening match, the two semi-finals, the third and fourth place and the grand final, in addition to all the matches in which the Spanish National Team participates. These 33 matches will be the only ones that can be seen openly and in 4K in Spain. However, this RTVE signal also has small print for television platforms such as Movistar Plus and Orange TV, since on its grid They carry La 1 HD, but not La 1 UHDso to watch the games in 4K it will be necessary to tune in to the La 1 UHD channel on DTT, not the platform. First impressions of the TCL RM9L with RGB MiniLED: the alternative to OLED for large format screens Only Vodafone TV customers, you just added the RTVE channel in 4K on your grill, and Digi TV They will be able to watch the matches broadcast by the public entity in 4K quality from their platform. In short: if you want the 33 games in 4K, you need DTT (free to air) or Vodafone TV and DigiTV (with subscription). If you want to see the rest, you’ll have to settle for 1080i resolution. All is not lost: your television can save the game This is where something that few people take into account comes into play. when buying a TV: he image processor and its algorithms image enhancement and scaling. No matter how good your TV is, it’s not going to convert a 1080i resolution signal into 4K by magicbut it can improve a lot quality in which you watch the World Cup. Current televisions apply a process called upscaling, in which they take the input signal and upscale it to the panel’s native 4K resolution by adding, through AI and other algorithms, data that was not in the original source. In fact, it is the same process used by 8K TVs to display content that is in 4K. {“videoId”:”x95se90″,”autoplay”:false,”title”:”How technology has changed football ⚽️”, “tag”:”webedia-prod”, “duration”:”708″} In this way, the processor “generates” an image that emulates 4K quality, improving the sharpness, color and motion processing of the original signal along the way. Therefore, how much the better the processor and the more refined the scaling and enhancement algorithms, the more convincing the result will be, reducing the difference between native content in 1080 and 4K. Amazon Prime Video, for example, has entire teams dedicated to ensuring make your signal look good on every type of screen and in every network condition. In practice, a high-end TV from Sony, Samsung or LG with a powerful processor can improve its quality when a 1080i game is displayed on a 4K panel. There is more detail, less noise, and the movement of the ball loses that artificial texture that poorly scaled signals have. On the other hand, with an entry-level television that does not have a reliable image processor and does not have optimized scaling algorithms, the signal is shown as it arrives: a 1080i expanded to cover the 4K panelbut without providing any improvement to the resulting image. In Xataka | Xiaomi castles in the QD-Mini LED in 2026: five new TVs and makes the leap to 98 inches with a knockdown price Image | Unsplash (Vitaly Gariev) (function() { window._JS_MODULES = window._JS_MODULES || {}; var headElement = document.getElementsByTagName(‘head’)(0); if (_JS_MODULES.instagram) { var instagramScript = document.createElement(‘script’); instagramScript.src=”https://platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js”; instagramScript.async = true; instagramScript.defer = true; headElement.appendChild(instagramScript); – The news We are in 2026, but you will only see part of the World Cup in 4K because of DAZN: TV manufacturers are already rubbing their hands was originally published in Xataka by Ruben Andres .

Watching the World Cup on a TV is fine, but doing it on a projector of up to 100 inches is another experience.

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There is very little left until the soccer World Cup begins. If you want to renew your television, there are many offers in stores like MediaMarkt. But, if it happens to you like me, you bought it not too long ago and you are looking for something different, you might be interested in a projector like the Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Genwhose price has fallen in PcComponentes to 429 euros. Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A portable and smart projector He Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen It is a projector that has a cylindrical format, allowing us to rotate to project image on wall or ceiling. And all this in a comfortable way. Additionally, the projector base can be connected to an external battery, which is also sold at PcComponentes by 119.09 eurosalthough through an external store. This allows you to increase autonomy, something especially useful if you are going to use the projector outside the home. By itself, the projector has an integrated battery that offers a theoretical autonomy of three hours. Its operating system is Tizenwhich allows you to download some applications through its WiFi connectivity. It supports image formats such as HDR10+ and also incorporates integrated speakers compatible with Dolby Digital Plus. But one of the big draws, especially when it comes to watching football matches in a big way, lies in the size of the image projection, which reaches up to 100 inches. In addition, it is also worth mentioning that the projector comes with a dedicated cinema mode, includes Samsung TV Plus for watching television channels and has microHDMI, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen offer today ✅ THE BEST Your format: The base allows the projector to be rotated to project an image on a wall or ceiling. Your operating system: includes Tizen (the operating system that we see on Samsung televisions), which allows you to download some applications such as Movistar Plus. ❌ THE WORST The shine: We are talking about a projector that, despite being portable, is intended for use at home or in poorly lit environments, since it does not offer particularly high brightness to have a good experience in rooms or places with a lot of ambient light. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for a projector to watch sports, movies and series or enjoy video games on a big screen without having to buy a television. Especially if you also want the projector to allow you to download applications. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You are looking for a projector to use in environments with a lot of ambient light, since for this it is necessary that the projector has good luminosity. You may also be interested Nebula Capsule 3 Mini portable projector 1080p, Wi-Fi, 200 ANSI lumens, Google TV, Netflix, Dolby Digital, 120 inch image, built-in battery, 2.5h The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Soundcore Nebula P1 Portable GTV Projector with Detachable Speakers, 650 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, 20 W Real 2.0 Sound, Dolby Audio, Automatic Adjustment, 180” Screen and Carrying Handle The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Samsung In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros

Madonna, Shakira and BTS are going to perform at halftime of the World Cup final. But the regulations only allow it to be 15 minutes

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For years, Gianni Infantino watched with envy the spectacle of American football breaks. This year, the president of FIFA is going to have what he has been wanting for years: the final of the July 19 World Cup in New Jersey will have the first halftime show from the history of the tournamentwith none other than Madonna, Shakira and BTS as headliners. A decision clearly conceived from the point of view of not stopping to think about the differences between soccer and American football. Elmo tells you. The most watched event on the planet debuts, 96 years after its first edition, a concept that American football has been perfecting for decades. The advertisement came in video form with Chris Martin of Coldplay, Elmo, Gustavo, Miss Piggy and other Muppets to break the news, that at one point they made a call with BTS. The tone was curiously lighthearted for the announcement of an event that handles astronomical figures. Good causes. The production of the event is carried out by the NGO Global Citizenfor which Chris Martin and Coldplay’s manager Phil Harvey are creative curators. The show is linked to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fundan initiative that wants to raise 100 million dollars to expand access to education and soccer for children around the world, and which has already raised more than 30 million. One dollar from every ticket sold is donated to the fund. There are no precedents. No World Cup final had ever included a half-time show. There are ceremonies (opening, closing, before the opening whistle), but the break was always to rest (and the corresponding commercial break). The Qatar 2022 final, between Argentina and France, had a closing ceremony before the start of the match, with performances by Gims and Ozuna, but no shows in between. What changes. The scale, without a doubt. The 2022 final reached an average live audience of 571 million viewers worldwide, with more than 1.4 billion people watching at least one minute of the match. The 2024 Super Bowl brought together, in comparison, an average of 123.7 million viewers in the United States and about 62.5 million internationally. The platform that FIFA offers to artists who appear in the intermission has no comparison with any other. The problem. The laws of the game established by the IFAB, the international body that regulates football, set the break at a maximum of 15 minutes. A rule that few people notice, but that has a physical reason, which the ESPN analyst explained Gabriele Marcotti: Professional soccer players are conditioned for that maximum recovery interval. Extending it carries real risks of players getting cold or stiff. In the Super Bowl, the break is usually extended to 30 minutes, because the NFL sport includes regular breaks and players are accustomed to long timeouts. According to FIFA has confirmedthe show is planned to last 11 minutes, which in theory would keep it within the regulatory limit. However, it wouldn’t be entirely strange to see the IFAB modify its rules to accommodate the spectacle. But then… who thinks about the players? Little risk. On the other hand, the choice of Madonna, Shakira and BTS is a safe bet. All three have more than proven experience in mass events of this caliber. Madonna’s performance at the 2012 Super Bowl set the audience record for the halftime show with 114 million viewers, a figure that Bruno Mars would surpass two years later. The 2020 show, starring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, attracted 103 million viewers. Shakira is also already linked to the World Cup thanks to the release of two official anthems: ‘Dai Dai’ in 2026 with the Nigerian Burna Boy, and ‘Waka Waka’ in 2010. BTS, for its part, arrives in the moment of greatest visibility for the band since the group interrupted its activity to complete mandatory military service in South Korea. Your album’ARIRANG’published in March 2026, debuted with record on US chartswhich makes this concert especially suitable for the band. Since April, the group has also been immersed in a world tour. Header | Julio Gómez Braojos

China generated half of the digital viewing of the last World Cup. There is one month left until 2026 and it is still not clear if they will issue it

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Less than five weeks before the whistle that will kick off the opening match of this year’s World Cup, FIFA has signed broadcast contracts with more than 175 countries. China and India, with almost three billion inhabitants, are not among them. It is the unpleasant fruit of a price war over broadcast rights that pits the largest football organization in the world against the two most populated markets on the planet. What is at stake. The mbiggest World Cup in historywhich is said soon: 48 teams, 104 matches to be played in USACanada and Mexico between June 11 and July 19. FIFA is selling it as the most watched and broadcast event of all time. If they manage to resolve the conflicts with the two countries with the largest number of inhabitants on the planet, of course. According to data from FIFA itselfChina generated 49.8% of all viewing hours on digital and social platforms during the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Half of global digital consumption. More: India added 32 million digital viewers in the final alone. They are two very important markets that should not be ignored. Why is this happening? Part of the explanation is in the schedules. The tournament is held in North America, which means that the highest-rated matches will start at 3:00 a.m. in Beijing and Shanghai, and at 12:30 a.m. in New Delhi. These are schedules that destroy the advertising market: there is not enough audience beyond the fans, and advertisers are reluctant to pay the very high rates for the events. And without substantial advertising revenue, networks cannot support the tens of millions of dollars that broadcasts cost. India: bidding war. JioStar, India’s largest media conglomerate (the result of the merger between Viacom18 and Disney Star), even offered $20 million for the rights. And FIFA rejected the offer: it wanted 100 million dollars for a package that would also include the rights to the 2030 World Cup. According to local mediaFIFA would have lowered its price to around 35 million, although the negotiation is still not closed. China: crazy prices. ApparentlyFIFA would have demanded between 250 and 300 million dollars for the rights in the Chinese market, a figure that CCTV (the only broadcaster authorized by law to negotiate these rights) would not be willing to even remotely match. Its budget is around 60-80 million dollars, according to the same sources. FIFA may be willing to go down to between 120 and 150 million, but it is still double what CCTV wants to pay. On social networks, fans protest the difference in numbers between China and India. They are their traditions and they must be respected. CCTV has broadcast the World Cup without missing a single edition since Argentina 1978. Previously, agreements were closed with enough notice to launch promotional campaigns and attract sponsors, but this time there is no agreement, and the tournament starts in five weeks. For example, In the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, CCTV had the rights closed months in advance. And to this is added an extra problem: journalists from the country have had difficulties obtaining visas to cover the World Cup, which would reduce the quality of the broadcasts and, consequently, weaken the attractiveness for Chinese sponsors (which, as is easy to imagine, are among the main sponsors of the tournament). High tension. What we have right now are two millionaire forces pulling the rope in different directions: both want the highest profitability, knowing that time is an absolutely essential variable, because each week without a signed deal is equivalent to advertising and sponsorships that disappear. Not to mention the exasperation of millions of fans, who are now turning Asia into a sea of ​​nail-biting fans. And not in the penalty shootout, precisely. In Xataka | You will only be able to get to the World Cup stadiums in the USA and Mexico by car. And they are going to charge you 300 dollars to park it

We have done the math and this is the cheapest way to watch all 104 World Cup matches on DAZN

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There is just over a month left until the event finally begins. soccer world cup. It’s time for the same thing as every four years: see how and where we can get tired of watching games. It is true that we will have free games both on DTT as in YouTubebut the bulk of the 104 matches We can only see them on DAZN. Let’s do calculations and see what is the cheapest way to see the entire competition. Two months ‘Made in USA’ + the entire Soccer World Cup The price could vary. We earn commission from these links 19.99 euros to watch the World Cup, but there is a “trick” Let’s go in parts. As we mentioned a little above, DAZN announced just a few days ago that the entire World Cup (that is, the 104 matches) will have a price of 19.99 euros. If we look back, This is exactly what the Qatar World Cup in 2022 cost at the timewhere the same platform broadcast its 64 matches. A priori it sounds good (same price for 40 more games), but the reality is that it is going to cost us more. Because? Very simple: we cannot only contract the World Cup, but also We have to be subscribed to one of the DAZN plans. The only exception to this is the Premium plan, which includes the World Cup for free. What happens is that this plan has a price of 25.99 euros per month with a 12-month stay or 44.99 euros per month without a stay. That is, we would be paying almost 90 euros to see the World Cup in this way. Monthly subscription to Movistar Plus+ The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Luckily, we can access the 104 games in a much more economical way. The “play” is to contract the most economical plan that DAZN has (called ‘Made in USA’) and add the World Cup to this. To make everything more visual, let’s break down the prices: ‘Made in USA’ Plan: We can contract this plan for 4.99 euros per month with a 12-month stay or for 7.99 euros without a stay. Since we are interested in paying as little as possible, the best option is the latter. World Cup 2026: The price of this plan is, as we have said before, 19.99 euros in total. Single payment. Total: As the competition starts on June 11 and ends on July 19, we have to subscribe to ‘Made in USA’ for two months (in addition to the 19.99 euros that the World Cup package costs). Therefore, we would pay a total of 35.97 euros to see the 104 games. ‘Made in USA’ plan without permanence The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Three things to keep in mind. The first is that the ‘Made in USA’ plan includes competitions such as the NBA, the NFL or NASCAR. The other is that these accounts are valid if we subscribe in the month of June, since if we subscribe right now we will be paying for one more month. And the last thing is that DAZN requires a 30-day notice to unsubscribesomething to also keep in mind to avoid paying more. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: watch the entire World Cup on Dazn ✅ THE BEST There are 104 games: It is the World Cup with the most matches in history, quite a spectacle for those of us who like football. You can watch the matches on the device you want: DAZN has an app for both mobile phones and tablets, computers or TVs. ❌ THE WORST Higher price than the last World Cup: It is true that there are many more matches, but the price is also almost double. It forces you to hire something that you may not want: Having to sign up for a plan on DAZN should be optional and not mandatory. 💡 SUBSCRIBE IF… You like football and you want to see all the World Cup matches, regardless of which team is playing. ⛔ DO NOT SUBSCRIBE IF… You don’t want to have to subscribe to another platform or you are only interested in the games that Spain plays. For that, DTT is fine for you. You may also be interested XIAOMI TV F 65, 65 Inch (165 cm), 4K UHD, Smart TV, Fire OS8, Alexa Voice Control, HDR10, MEMC, Game Boost Mode 120Hz, 2GB+32GB, Compatible with Apple AirPlay The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL 65V6C Television 65 Inch 4K Smart LED TV, HDR, Google TV, Dolby Audio, Alexa and Google Assistant, Chromecast Built-in, Motion Clarity The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | DAZN In Xataka | The best streaming platforms 2026 | Comparison of Disney+, Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Filmin, Apple TV, SkyShowtime and Rakuten TV: catalog, functions and prices In Xataka | How to add all the World Cup matches directly to your calendar

In the year of the World Cup, the brand is betting everything on RGB MiniLED

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Hisense reaches 2026 playing a good part of its range on a single card: the RGB MiniLED. The Chinese brand has renewed everything your television catalog and has presented it to society exactly where it should be done in 2026: at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, the same year in which the entire world will be glued to a screen watching the World Cup. This movement is not coincidental. According to Omdia data provided by Hisensethe manufacturer ranks second in the world in total television sales and first in the 100-inch or larger segment between 2023 and 2025. From that position, the brand has designed a catalog that ranges from a 116-inch giant to the most affordable models with MiniLED, through two high-end series that are going to be a lot to talk about in 2026. 116 UX RGB MiniLED Evo UR9 UR8 panel RGB MiniLED Evo (4th subpixel cyan), VA, 4K UHD, 8-bit + FRC RGB MiniLED VA 4K UHD, 8 bits + FRC, 180 Hz and 16:9 RGB MiniLED VA 4K UHD, 8 bits + FRC, 180 Hz and 16:9 resolution 3,840 x 2,160 points 3,840 x 2,160 points 3,840 x 2,160 points size 116 inches 65″,75″,85″ 55″, 65″, 75″, backlight RGB MiniLED Evo, FALD up to 8,000 nits, 3,584 dimming zones RGB MiniLED FALD, up to 4,000 nits RGB MiniLED FALD, up to 3,000 nits hdr Dolby Vision 2, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR and HLG Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR and HLG processor Hi-View AI Engine RGB Hi-View AI Engine RGB Hi-View AI Engine RGB operating system VIDAA U9 VIDAA U9 VIDAA U9 sound 2 x 15 watts + 2 x 10 watts + 2 x 5 watts + 2 x 15 watts + 2x 10 watts Dolby Atmos, DTS 2 x 15 watts + 2 x 10 watts + 20 watts + 2 x 15 watts + 2x 10 watts Dolby Atmos, DTS 2 x 10 watts + 2 x 5 watts + 20 watts Dolby Atmos, DTS connectivity 3 x HDMI 2.1 3 x HDMI 2.1 4xHDMI 2.1 wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 price Not available Not available Not available FIFA, the World Cup and TCL in the background Hisense has renewed for the third time consecutively its official sponsorship with FIFA after the 2018 and 2022 editions, and in 2026 it goes further: it will be the official and exclusive supplier of RGB MiniLED TVs for VAR Video Operations Rooms throughout the tournament. Romy Gai, FIFA’s chief business officer, said the organization “partners with Hisense to welcome the best display technology to deliver an unprecedented World Cup experience for billions of fans around the world.” Hisense is not the only one bet on the king of sport as a sales driver by 2026, its competitor TCL has been official sponsor of the Spanish Soccer Team from 2023 and expanded that agreement in October 2025 to include new products and a renewed contract. The television market anticipates one of its best years in volume precisely due to the World Cup effect, and the big Chinese brands They are well positioned to take advantage of that momentum. The pie that manufacturers share in the Soccer World Cup is not small. It is estimated that the match played between France and Argentina in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar had a hearing of 1,420 million viewers and the tournament registered a average of 2.9 billion viewers from the different television signals. All glued to a television. That’s a lot of televisions. The 116UX and the fourth color that changes the image The most advanced model in the 2026 catalog is the 116UX, a 116-inch television that incorporates the RGB MiniLED Evo panel that Hisense already advanced at CES in Las Vegas. Its particularity compared to the conventional RGB MiniLED is the incorporation of a fourth cyan subpixel, an intermediate color between the blue and green that the three traditional colors cannot reproduce accurately enough on their own. Thanks to this fourth subpixel, the 116UX manages to expand the coverage of the BT.2020 color space, the standard used in professional film production. The change applied by Hisense has certain parallels with what LG has been doing for years in its WRGB OLED panelswhere a white subpixel is added to improve brightness. The difference is that in the case of the RGB MiniLED Evo the objective is not brightness (something that is necessary in OLED) but rather to expand the volume of color available, covering complex tones that were previously only approximated by combining the three RGB subpixels. The result is an image with greater fidelity in skies, vegetation and skin, exactly the elements that make a sports broadcast look more natural. With this new panel, the 116UX is positioned as the brand’s flagship for the domestic field of large-inch models with 116″ and 100″ diagonals. UR9 and UR8: the flagships in one size below 85 inchesHisense proposes two models within its high range: the UR9 and UR8. Both models are a technological showcase of what Hisense is capable of offering in its 2026 catalog, lowering RGB MiniLED technology to more accessible price ranges for users. Both mount RGB MiniLED panels (without the last name Evo and the fourth pixel, which is reserved for the UX), the Hi-View AI Engine RGB processor, and sizes of 65, 75 and 85 inches in the case of the UR9, and from 55 inches for the UR8. One of the arguments of the panels Hisense RGB MiniLED is the improvement in color representation and increased brightness. However, here is the main difference between the UR9 and UR8, depending on the brand, the UR9 can reach peaks that exceed 4,000 nits with 1,056 local dimming zones, while the UR8 would have its ceiling at 3,000 nits. Beyond that difference, both the UR9 and the UR8 share some elements that place them in a different category from the … Read more

The 6 best televisions that I recommend to watch the 2026 World Cup

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He Soccer World Cup 2026 It’s just around the corner. If there is something that defines this tournament (from a technological point of view we are talking about) it is the need for a good TV with extreme brightness (especially for matches that are held during the day), impeccable movement management (so that the moving ball does not get lost on the screen) and large inches, to enjoy the matches to the fullest. If you are thinking of buying a new TV to watch this year’s World Cup with the best qualitythese are some of the best TVs that I can recommend to you right now. TCL 65C8K 65 Inch QD-Mini LED Television The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG OLED evo G6 by 1,247.46 euros: 55 inches and with 165 Hz refresh rate. Sony Bravia 9 QLED by 2,999 euros: 75 inches and with Mini-LED. TCL C8K QD-MiniLED by 1,149 euros: 65 inches and with 5,000 nits of maximum brightness. Hisense RGB MiniLED evo by 1,199 euros: 55 inches and with RGB MiniLED technology. Hisense 116UX RGB MiniLED by 17,999 euros: 116 inches and with a 6.2.2 channel audio system. LG OLED evo G6: the queen of contrast If you’re looking for the cleanest image on the market, the LG OLED evo G6 series is the answer. In your 55 inch versionyou can get it now, at the LG outlet on its website, for 1,247.46 eurosthus achieving a 48% discount on its recommended RRP (2,399 euros). Your technology Reflection Free Premium It is ideal for football, as it will allow you to watch a game at four in the afternoon, with the blinds up, so that you will not see a single reflection in your living room. Furthermore, by having 165 Hz refresh rate You can enjoy totally fluid movement. Smart TV LG OLED evo AI G5 55 inches 4K 2025 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sony Bravia 9 QLED: a TV with good processing 75 inches and ideal for watching big games, now you can get this Sony Bravia 9 at a discount at MediaMarkt. Its usual price is 75 inches, but you can get it now with 300 euros discountby 2,999 euros. If there is something that can be highlighted about this TV QLED Sony is its technology MiniLED backlight as well as algorithm XR Motion Claritywho is very good at managing ball movement. Furthermore, thanks to Acoustic Multi-Audioits speakers simulate the ambient sound of the stadium. 75″ QLED TV – Sony Bravia 9, XR | Mini LED, 4K HDR The price could vary. We earn commission from these links TCL C8K QD-MiniLED: a giant at a knockdown price If you are looking for a good TV but without having to break the bank, this is TCL C8K 65 inch It is a good option to watch the Soccer World Cup with excellent quality. You can take it, in its 65-inch version, for 1,149 euros. Its QD-MiniLED panel reaches a maximum brightness up to 5,000 nits. It has a refresh rate of 144 Hz and its audio system is signed by Bang & Olufsen. It supports Dolby Atmos, comes with Google TV as an operating system and a wide connectivity section. TCL 65C8K 65 Inch QD-Mini LED Television The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Hisense RGB MiniLED evo: a technological surprise Although it is not on sale yet, you can pre-purchase it for 1,199 euros and receive it at home from May 19, this Hisense 55UR8S TV aims to be a technological revolution (just as has happened with the new Samsung TVs for this year), thanks to RGB MiniLED panelwhich uses a much more precise light structure. This is a TV with very good value for money and its AI assisted sports mode automatically detects when the game starts and adjusts the saturation and image smoothing, without you having to touch anything on the controller. It supports Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+. Hisense 55UR8S – RGB MiniLED Smart TV 55 Inch The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Hisense 116UX RGB MiniLED: a 116-inch beast And if you are not worried about the budget and want to set up your own VIP box at home to watch the 2026 World Cup, this gigantic Hisense from 116 inches It is one of the top on the market. Of course, don’t be scared by its price; costs 17,999 euros. This TV also debuts the technology RGB-MiniLEDwhich replaces the traditional standard blue LEDs with red, green and blue, which will allow you to enjoy greater color purity. It reaches 8,000 nits of brightness and has 165 Hz refresh rate and a 6.2.2 channel sound systemso you will hear the game as if you were in the stadium. 116″ RGB Mini LED TV – Hisense 116UXQ, UHD 4K The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Hisense, LG, TCL and Sony In Xataka | Best televisions in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended 4K smart TVs In Xataka | Best sound bars in quality price. Which one to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros

How to add all the World Cup matches directly to your calendar

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Let’s explain to you how to add all the world cup matches directly to your calendarboth Google and Apple. This way, you can always know what game is playing each day and what the schedules are. This is possible thanks to the community of users, and a specific one who has created this calendar that you can easily add to your account. In it you will find the entire group stage with notifications 5 minutes before each game. The calendar will be updated later with the following rounds. One thing you should keep in mind is that you will be adding a third party calendarcreated by a user. This is a dangerous thingas it may allow this user to insert malicious links. We are going to suggest two calendars and tell you step by step how to add them. Calendar with all the World Cup matches We are going to give you two options for your calendar. The first is from the user @augustonarvaez8 of X, which has a version for Google Calendar and another for Apple Calendar. you also have iSpooker versionwhich has this link where you will find the versions for both calendars, as well as an online version. Then, you will only have to click on the link to the Google or Apple calendar, although the steps change depending on which one you use. Add matches to Google Calendar To add calendars to Google Calendar, what you have to do is click the corresponding link. Once you do, Google Calendar will open directly asking you for permission to add it, and simply press the button Add that appears in the window. Once you do this, you will have the World Cup calendar in the section Other calendarsand you can activate and deactivate it whenever you want. You’ll also be able to edit it to add a specific color for your quotes. Then all you have left is click on the match you wantand depending on the creator you will be able to see all the information they have added. Add matches to Apple Calendar In the case of Apple, the operation is not so intuitive. Clicking on the calendar link you will download an .ics filewhich is the format of calendars. Then you have to open the Apple calendar, and click on Archivefor choose the option Matter. This will open a file explorer window, where you will have to choose to import the ICS calendar that you downloaded from the link. And that’s it, with this you will have all the World Cup matches on your calendar. In Xataka Basics | Apps for football results 2025: the best 14 applications to receive notifications and view match statistics

There are people reselling tickets to the World Cup final for 2.3 million dollars. Great news for FIFA

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It is still too early to know if the 2026 World Cup will be a success, a failure or will be added without pain or glory to the extensive chronicle of FIFA. What we can say at this point is that enjoying the tournament in situ it won’t come cheap. Especially if you aspire to see the final, which will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The cost of your tickets it takes months embroiled in controversy, but the debate has soured after some positions have come to light resale market for the price of a 200 m2 apartment in the center of Madrid. All with the veiled pleasure of FIFA. What has happened? That although there is still more than a month until the opening match, the World Cup in North America (to be played between Mexico, Canada and the USA) is already earning the dubious honor of being the most expensive of history. The fans screamed in the sky last decemberwhen the first tickets were launched, but the rates that were offered then seem like a ‘bargain’ when compared to those that are now being achieved in the purchase and sale market. In this secondary trade, channeled through FIFA, there are passes that are offered for the same What does a 200 m2 apartment in Madrid cost? Does it sell so expensive? Yes. The news has advanced it the Associated Press (AP) agency, but it comes with taking a look at the buying and selling platform of tickets hosted on the FIFA website to verify it. If we look for available passes for the final on July 19, we will see that there are people reselling them for more than two million dollars. To be precise, there are at least four seats on sale in the lower stand (behind the goal) for a whopping $2,299,998.85. Not all tickets cost the same, but resale prices are generally not affordable for everyone. The cheapest seats, 3rd category, are offered for $10,900. If you want a position with better views and more comfort, you can add a few thousand more to that figure and purchase higher category passes for $16,100, $33,800, $43,200 or even $207,000. The prize goes to the entries of 2.3 million and 991,500, which is what a seller asks for seats located in the front area. On Wednesday FIFA itself put up for sale a new block of tickets on its direct sales platform, where it was possible to find seats for the final by $10,990. Who controls these rates? Direct sale tickets are launched by FIFA itself, but things change when we talk about the secondary market. There, in the so-called “Resale/Exchange Market” the federation does not control prices, although it does take a considerable part of the business. For each transaction you pocket a commission which is divided into two parts. One, 15%, is applied to whoever purchases the ticket. Another, of the same value, is borne by whoever detaches from the entry for resale. As they explain in Guardianthat means that if one of the tickets that cost 2.3 million is finally sold, FIFA would deposit $690,000 into its account. But… How is that possible? In other editions of the World Cup, the resale price of tickets was limited at face value, but this time FIFA has changed the approach. The reason? First, adapt to the market of the host countries, especially the United States, which is the one will host more games of the tournament. Secondly, FIFA hopes that by channeling the buying and selling itself, the use of portals such as StubHub will be discouraged. “FIFA has established a ticketing and secondary market model that reflects standard ticket market practices for major sporting and entertainment events in host countries,” alleges in a statement cited by the Associated Press. “Resale facilitation fees are aligned with industry standards in the North American sports and entertainment sectors.” Is it an isolated controversy? The controversy has now arisen due to the prices that are being reached in resale, but the truth is that the cost of the tickets has been a matter of discussion since the first phase of sale, activated in December 2025. The focus has been on both the prices themselves and the system applied by FIFA in the sale, the ‘variable pricing’similar to dynamic rates. Consumer organizations like the OCU have already raised their voices for that same reason. For reference, in December tickets for the final were already being sold for prices ranging from 4,185 and 8,680 dollars. And this despite the initial promise to offer them for 60 dollars in the group stage. “They only exist as ridiculous green splotches on the edge of seating maps, little more than mirages of inclusion,” ironizes Bryan Armen, from Guardian. Does it only happen with tickets? No. The tickets are so expensive because, FIFA allegesare one of their main sources of income. However, passes to matches are not the only thing that is valued at a gold price. In recent days, another controversy has arisen around the celebration of the World Cup in the US that revolves around something that has little to do with sport: public transportation. The New Jersey rail operator has decided that those who want to buy round-trip tickets to travel from Manhattan to MetLife and watch the July 19 final there will have to pay 150 dollars. It is almost 11 times more than what the same service costs on a normal day, when it is around $12.9. Images | FIFA and Wikipedia In Xataka | Mexico City is already noticing the economic effect of the World Cup: it is losing homes and gaining Airbnb apartments

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