As a TV expert, I found my top 10 deals for World Cup 2026 watch parties — and they start at just $349
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, many fans are upgrading their TVs for watch parties, taking advantage of seasonal deals on last year's models. TV expert Michael Desjardin has curated a list of 10 top discounted TVs ideal for sports viewing, ranging from budget to premium options. These deals include QLED, Mini-LED, and OLED models from brands like TCL, Hisense, Samsung, and LG, with prices starting at $349.
- ▪The 2026 FIFA World Cup has spurred demand for new TVs, prompting fans to upgrade ahead of the tournament.
- ▪Deals highlighted include the TCL 50" QM5K Mini-LED TV at $349 and the LG 65" C5 OLED TV now priced at $1,399.
- ▪Last year's TV models are seeing significant price drops as brands release new lineups.
- ▪Mini-LED and OLED technologies are featured prominently in these deals, offering improved contrast and brightness for sports viewing.
- ▪The recommendations emphasize value, screen size, and smart TV features suited for streaming live games.
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TVs As a TV expert, I found my top 10 deals for World Cup 2026 watch parties — and they start at just $349 Deals By Michael Desjardin published 29 April 2026 Shake up your living room in time for the biggest tournament on earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Amazon edited with Gemini) Jump to: Quick Links My favorite TV deals Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter We're weeks away from the first whistle blow of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and one thing is for certain: Scores of footy fans are scrambling to swap out their old TV ahead of the tournament.
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