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Holland America Line Secures Deal with IMG to Broadcast FIFA World Cup 26™ Fleetwide on Sport 24 Special Event Channels
Holland America Line announced that it has secured the rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26™ across its fleet of 11 ships. As anticipation builds for the international tournament that only happens every four years, soccer fans are now able to book their dream cruise vacation knowing they won't miss a moment of the action no matter where they are cruising.
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