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Today is the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and if you've been looking to upgrade your main TV to host the ultimate watch party, Best Buy has you covered. Right now, you can save $1,300 on the 98-inch Hisense QD5, bringing the price down to just $999 -- that's 57% off. That leaves plenty of room in the budget for soundbars to round out your home theater or at least premium snacks for the watch party.

I've gotten the opportunity to test several of Hisense's midrange and more premium models, and I've seen the QD5 on display in stores. The QD5 manages to hold its own not only against its mini LED cousins but also high-end competitors from bigger brands like LG and Samsung. You get the same smart features and Dolby support as a TV that costs twice as much, a higher refresh rate than an OLED option, and enough screen real estate to turn your living room into a true home cinema.

This massive TV screen is backed up by a 144Hz native refresh rate for buttery-smooth motion in live sports, fast-paced action movies and shows, and even console gaming. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR to help prevent screen tearing and stuttering. And with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, you'll get enhanced detailing, contrast, and virtual surround sound for one of the best viewing experiences you can get for the price.