Indian football fans hoping to watch Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Morocco were left frustrated once again as fresh streaming issues hit Zee5 during one of the tournament’s most anticipated matches.
The Brazil-Morocco clash was always expected to draw massive interest in India. It featured the most successful nation in World Cup history, Carlo Ancelotti’s first World Cup match in charge of Brazil and some of the biggest names in world football. Instead of enjoying the action, however, many fans found themselves battling app crashes, buffering screens and login issues as complaints once again flooded social media.
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The latest wave of criticism comes just days after Zee5 faced backlash during the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa, where users reported lagging streams, server freezes and missing 4K streaming options.
Several fans took to social media during the Brazil match to express their frustration. One user wrote, “Zee5 crashed while watching Brazil vs Morocco, the most anticipated game in the World Cup.”
Others echoed similar complaints, claiming the platform struggled to cope with the surge in viewers tuning in for Brazil’s opening match.
The timing only amplified the anger among supporters. With the game kicking off in the early hours of the June 14 morning for Indian audiences, many fans had stayed up specifically to watch Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Casemiro and Brazil begin their quest for a sixth World Cup title.
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The problems surrounding the World Cup broadcast in India did not begin with Brazil’s opener.
Ahead of the tournament, Zee5’s Rs 799 FIFA World Cup package came under scrutiny after some early subscribers noticed their multi-device access had apparently been reduced from three screens to one. Following widespread criticism online, the platform restored the originally advertised three-device access.
Once the tournament began, technical complaints quickly took centre stage.
During Mexico’s opening match against South Africa, users reported issues ranging from lagging streams and buffering to app crashes and login failures. Several subscribers also questioned why 4K streaming was unavailable despite expectations that the tournament would be offered in the highest available quality.
Pricing also became a talking point, with some football fans arguing that the Rs 799 subscription fee felt expensive for viewers purchasing access primarily to watch the World Cup.
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Brazil remain one of the biggest attractions in world football and their opening World Cup match is traditionally among the most-watched games of any tournament. Sunday’s clash against Morocco represented Carlo Ancelotti’s first World Cup match as Brazil coach and marked the beginning of another attempt by the Selecao to end their long wait for a sixth title.
Many supporters felt that after the issues witnessed during Mexico’s opener, the platform should have been better prepared for a larger audience tuning in for Brazil.
Instead, social media timelines were once again dominated by complaints about streaming quality rather than discussions about the football itself.
With the World Cup only a few days old and several blockbuster fixtures still to come, including matches involving Argentina, France, England and Portugal, Indian fans will be hoping the focus shifts back to the action on the pitch rather than technical problems off it.
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