The portal will show full coverage of the 64 matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup for European audiences. Furthermore fifaworldcup will be distributing 12 matches in higher definition (1280x720p) providing a compelling online viewing experience. Live streaming will start on Thursday, June 10th, with the kick off celebration concert and will continue throughout the 31 days of competition. The video portal aggregates 27 EBU Member broadcasters’ simulcast feeds and the EBU live feeds showing more than 2,200 hours of live event coverage. In addition, the EBU will be delivering a match highlights channel. 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa video content on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) streaming video portal is not accessible via mobile telephones.
“The EBU and its Member broadcasters are committed to making innovative use of the new media rights. We will use our portal at www.eurovisionsports.tv/fifaworldcup to distribute the entire 2010 FIFA World Cup including 12 matches in higher definition to millions of Europeans,” said EBU Director General Ingrid Deltenre.