Colombia does not participate in the tournament, yet anticipation for the upcoming World Cup in the country remains high.
The long-awaited moment for football fans has arrived. Qatar 2022 marks the countdown to the final stage, drawing attention to the teams regarded as favorites and the players expected to shine as stars of the event.
The tournament spans about a month, keeping viewers glued to both Qatar and television screens to catch every detail of the world’s premier football competition. A single champion will emerge, and audiences in Colombia will access coverage across multiple platforms.
Channels broadcasting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in Colombia
Three FIFA-approved channels are authorized to bring all the emotion of the World Cup to viewers in Colombia: two open-signal networks, RCN and Caracol, and one pay-TV option, DirectTV.
Caracol and RCN are available on all local cable providers and through digital terrestrial television; DirecTV requires a subscription with the provider.
Live online coverage is available through official pages such as canalrcn.com.co, golcaracol.com, and directv.com.co. The DirecTV GO app offers access on iOS and Android devices.
Distribution of matches by channel
The following outlines how matches are allocated among the three Colombian-licensed broadcasters. It is important to note that DirecTV will carry all 64 games, with some matches potentially exclusive to pay-TV and not shown on open television.
Caracol and RCN will broadcast a minimum of 24 games, with selections for the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals determined by official scheduling and broadcast rights negotiations to maximize reach on their platforms.
DirectTV
Source: Goal