06/16/2026
⚽🎧 Exciting news for blind and low-vision soccer fans!
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will feature Audio Descriptive Commentary (ADC) for every match, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. ADC provides detailed narration of key visual elements, including on-field action, player movements, facial expressions, and more, helping fans experience every moment of the game.
For matches hosted in Canada, commentary will be available in both English and French through the free FIFA Audio Description app.
FIFA is also expanding accessibility with innovations such as haptic devices that allow blind and low-vision fans to feel the action in real time, along with enhanced accessibility features in the FIFA tournament app.
👏 We're thrilled to see accessibility taking centre stage at one of the world's biggest sporting events.
Learn More: https://adp.acb.org/fifa-world-cup-2026tm-feature-audio-descriptive-commentary
The ACB Audio Description Project worked with FIFA and their audio description contractor to share the exciting information below about accessibility for the FIFA World Cup, both in-stadium and remote for radio and subscribed television for all matches. ....