Samsung TV Plus to feature free FIFA+ channel content

Samsung Electronics Co. said on Monday that it will offer the FIFA+  channel's content for free on Samsung TV Plus, expanding the sports offerings available to its users.

Through this collaboration, Samsung Smart TV users can access a diverse array of content provided by the International Football Federation, FIFA. This includes original videos, archives, live matches, and highlights from both the Men's and Women's World Cup. FIFA+ serves as FIFA's official streaming service, delivering a wide range of content focused on football stars and tournaments.

The FIFA Originals series showcases behind-the-scenes stories of players during the World Cup through engaging documentaries, talk shows, and shorts. Viewers can immerse themselves in various feature and short documentaries, such as "The Happiest Man in the World," shedding light on Brazil's football star Ronaldinho, "Croatia: Defining a Nation," which portrays the footballers who garnered global attention for Croatia, and "Bravas de Juárez," an inspiring tale of a Latin American women's football team.

In the FIFA Archive, fans can relive the excitement of FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup matches. Alongside full-match replays, they can also catch thrilling highlights and goal scenes.

Samsung TV Plus, a free ad-supported streaming TV service, provides a wealth of content across various categories, including movies, dramas, variety shows, news, and sports, all free of charge.

The service boasts over 2,000 channels available in 24 countries worldwide, spanning regions like South Korea, the US, Canada, and the UK. Samsung Smart TVs, smart monitors, Family Hub, Galaxy smartphones, and tablets users can all access this service, ensuring a seamless entertainment experience.

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