Netflix Announces Broadcast Rights for 2030 World Cup

Streaming platform Netflix announced that it has secured the rights to broadcast all matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to viewers in Spain and Andorra, following an agreement between the platform and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). In a statement, Netflix said, “We will provide live coverage of all 104 matches of the world’s biggest football competition.” Spain, the current champions, will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Morocco, while three matches will be held in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay to commemorate the centenary of the tournament. Netflix added, “Under the agreement, one match per round of the competition will be available for free viewing in Spain.” The platform confirmed that a national free-to-air television channel will also broadcast all of Spain’s matches, the final, and other selected games. The deal reflects the growing entry of digital platforms into the market for live broadcasting rights for international football competitions, competing with traditional broadcasters for the right to air sporting events live. This marks the first time a subscription-based streaming service has broadcast the men’s FIFA World Cup. Notably, Netflix also holds the broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups in the United States and Canada.