FIFA is yet to seal broadcast deals in India and China, sparking blackout fears weeks before kickoff Millions of football fans in India and China, the world’s two most populous nations, are facing the prospect of a blackout of the 2026 football World Cup. A broadcast deal with India is yet to be finalized, Reuters reported on Tuesday. There has also been no deal announcement for China. The world’s leading sports spectator event starts in the US, Mexico, and Canada on June 11. “Discussions in China and India regarding the sale ⁠of media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are ongoing and must remain confidential at this stage,” the sport’s governing body told Reuters.    With just five weeks before the start of the tournament, that is an unusual scenario. FIFA said it has concluded deals with “175 territories globally.” In India, a joined venture between Reliance Group, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and Disney has offered $20 million for broadcast rights.…