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LiveU Delivers Record-Breaking LIQ and Cloud Service Deployment for World Football Championship 2026LiveU deploys a record number of 5G and LIQ field units, powering multi-nation remote cloud production workflows across the US, Mexico, and Canada HACKENSACK, N.J., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveU, the pioneer in IP-video transmission and cloud-based remote production, today announced it has set historic performance records during the 2026 World Football Championship. Spanning six weeks, 16 stadiums in three host nations, and 104 matches, the operation represents the largest and most complex broadcast footprint in LiveU's history. LiveU served as the IP backbone and remote cloud production (REMI) ecosystem for a significant share of non–rights and unilateral coverage across Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
To meet this unprecedented demand, broadcasters, production houses, football federations, and digital content creators – including independent creators and IRL streamers covering the event on their own channels – as well as public safety institutions, deployed a record 1,700 portable field units. The operation supported 31,000 live transmissions and 17,000 broadcast hours for customers in 45 countries, representing 695TB of data. Coverage spanned pre-match briefings, official training sessions, press conferences, in-stadium editorial positions, fan zones, team hotels and IRL creator streams from city centers and public viewing areas. Leading broadcasters also deployed LiveU technology across additional camera positions to capture unilateral feeds for richer multi-angle coverage. The range reflects a fundamental shift in how broadcasters of all sizes and independent creators are now building distributed, IP-first workflows around a major tournament. The multi-site broadcast effort was anchored by the company's LU800 multi-camera field unit and intelligent production unit, LU900Q – both powered by the smart routing capabilities of LiveU IQ (LIQ) AI-driven connectivity technology. The combination enabled ultra-low-latency, 4K-ready content to be delivered directly to millions of viewers worldwide. "The sheer scale of this cross-border deployment reflects a joint collaboration with our global customers and partners to push the boundaries of live sports productions," said Gideon Gilboa, Chief Business Officer and GM Americas at LiveU. "We didn't just supply equipment; we worked in partnership with our customers in advance to design and refine workflows to meet their operational needs and budgets. By shifting heavy infrastructure to the cloud, our customers could expand their tournament footprint, capture more angles, and maximize ROI without compromising on broadcast quality. LIQ and the LU900Q both demonstrated LiveU's focus on robust, high-performance field connectivity, helping broadcasters maintain reliable live transmissions in demanding sports production environments." As one of Colombia's leading television news organizations, Noticias Caracol relied on LiveU's IP-video technology to help ensure viewers received timely, uninterrupted coverage throughout the event. Mauro Milano, sports anchor for Noticias Caracol, shared his experience using the LiveU LU800 to deliver live broadcasts from host cities in Kansas City, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, and New York/New Jersey. "Dependable connectivity is essential for uninterrupted television coverage," said Milano. "The LU800 worked perfectly everywhere in the country. We haven't had a single problem." Built on the LU800 and LIQ On average, broadcasters leveraging LIQ during the tournament achieved up to 35% higher average bitrates and maintained near-zero packet loss, even within those highly congested environments. LIQ's performance in the US market made a measurable difference for broadcasters operating across multiple cities and time zones. LIQ was complemented by LiveU Mobile Data, LiveU's cellular connectivity offering, connecting teams to multiple networks. All LiveU rental units came with Mobile Data as default, saving international teams from the hassle of sourcing local SIM cards in the US. "When it was announced that Boston would be a host city, we knew this event would be massive," said Adam Liberatore, Chief Photographer, WFXT Boston 25 News. "As rights holders, we immediately planned for a collaboration with LiveU to assist with giving us the bandwidth necessary to put on a flawless in-stadium newscast. The LU800 helped turn this platform into a mobile newsroom with one unit handling up to four video sources. The LU800 and LIQ connectivity helped our lean production crew make this global event memorable for our viewers." Centralizing the Feed, Localizing the Story: The LiveU EcoSystem With deployments built around remote production, it reduced the need for massive on-site crews, for example cutting travelling headcount by around 40%. A Cross-Border Operation of Unprecedented Scale "The 2026 World Football Championship was a true proving ground for modern sports broadcasting, demanding unmatched logistical agility and flawless network resilience," added Gilboa. "By combining our purpose-built hardware, open architecture, and global footprint with AI-driven cloud orchestration, we showed that broadcasters don't need a heavy physical presence on-site to deliver world-class coverage. We're already deep in preparations for 2030 – Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Uruguay present an even greater logistical challenge, and we intend to meet it the same way." About LiveU Press contacts: Walkiria Marin (LATAM) Kate Ford (Int'l)
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