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Israel to Broadcast 2018 Soccer World Cup to Arab States for Free
(i24News) One of the most watched events in the world, the FIFA World Cup, will be broadcast via satellite in Arabic for free by the Israel Broadcasting Authority. The Israel Foreign Ministry called the move "a historic step that confirms the status of the Arabic language and Israel's respect for it." The IBA paid $7.8 million to purchase the rights to broadcast the 2018 World Cup. For millions of soccer fans in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, to watch the World Cup costs $45 per household through Qatar's beIN Sports channel.