Women's World Cup France 2019: Fox Sports, broadcaster in the US, forms partnership with Twitter

The American pay-TV group Fox Sports, which holds the rights to broadcast the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 in English in the United States, has entered into a partnership with the social network Twitter, according to Fox Sports on 04/01/2019. The agreement is similar to the deal concluded for the 2018 Men's World Cup in Russia.

The "FIFA World Cup Now" programme, renamed "FIFA Women's World Cup Now", will be broadcast live from Paris (FRA) each matchday exclusively on Twitter in the United States. The show will feature highlights of the matches with fan feedback on Twitter. In addition, during the games, the goals will be broadcast near-live on Twitter.

"Pre-tournament, Fox Sports and Twitter will team to offer unique coverage of the 'SheBelieves Cup', featuring teams from Brazil, England, Japan and the US, 27/02-05/03/2019. Ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup, FOX Sports' Twitter feeds will also feature US Women's National Team player countdowns, memorable moments and international athlete features with FOX Sports personalities," said Fox Sports.

• Fox Sports owns the rights…