WhatsApp Gets New FIFA World Cup 2026 Feature For Football Fans: All Details

In good news for football fans around the worlds, Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, will begin on June 11 and continue till July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The instant messaging platform is releasing a new 'Football Central 2026' hub that will bring live football updates, news and match coverage into one place.The new feature is being added inside the Updates tab and is created to help users follow their favourite teams, explore football-related channels and get real-time updates during the tournament. The hub will also suggest new channels for users to follow so they can stay updated with match coverage and breaking football news."WhatsApp is also working on additional

tools to improve the Channels experience. These upcoming features will help users discover new channels more easily. This way, channel owners will be able to attract more followers. In particular, WhatsApp is improving both visibility and discovery, making it easier for the right audiences to find and engage with updates," WABetaInfo, a website that tracks, WhatsApp, reported.As excitement around the tournament grows, WhatsApp seems to be expanding its football-focused features for users around the world.Meta Launches New Subscription Plans For Instagram, WhatsApp And Facebook

According to the report, users will see a new banner inside the Updates tab. Once tapped, it opens the Football Central 2026 hub where users can access live match updates, official team news and football-related communities.The feature will also highlight channels from national teams and sports news sources.Apart from football updates, WhatsApp is also working on improving channel discovery and visibility. The company wants to make it easier for users to discover new channels while helping creators reach more followers.The Football Central 2026 hub is currently rolling out to users on both Android and iPhone through the latest WhatsApp update. The company is expected to make the feature available to more users over the next few days.