Panaji: FanCode has acquired exclusive digital rights for the Unity Cup 2026 scheduled to be held in London later this month.The event marks a historic return of the senior Indian men’s football team to the UK for the first time after 2002 and will see them compete against teams like Jamaica, Zimbabwe and Nigeria. All games will be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic.India will face Jamaica in the second semi-final scheduled for May 27. The winner will progress to the final, while the losing side will play in the third-place play off, both of which are scheduled for May 30.“We are delighted to expand our football coverage with the broadcast of the Unity Cup,” said FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco. “As the senior national team goes head-to-head with world-class opponents, fans are in for exciting football. This tournament underscores the team’s growing international prestige, and we remain steadfast in our mission to support this growth.”Vince Macaulay, Unity Cup event director said the organisers wanted a broadcast partner that truly understands Indian football and its community. “FanCode fits that perfectly. This tournament is a celebration of football and we’re confident that fans will rally behind the Blue Tigers in a big way,” he said.
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