Netflix secures broadcast rights for the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra

Netflix has announced that it has acquired the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2030 in Spain and Andorra, making the streaming service the first to broadcast a major men's football tournament. The company will offer all 104 matches live.

Extensive territory

In addition to Spain and Andorra, the deal also includes Portugal and Morocco, the three European host nations where the tournament will take place. Netflix thus has a unique European reach for the World Cup.

First matches in South America

The opening matches of the final tournament will be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, as a tribute to the very first World Cup of 1930. These South American stages are part of the centennial celebration of the tournament.

The statement from Netflix emphasizes that this is the first time the service has secured the rights to a major men's football tournament. Previously the platform already held the rights for the women's World Cups of 2027 and 2031 in the United States and Canada.

With the acquisition, Netflix positions itself as a major player in the global sports streaming market, alongside traditional broadcasters.

The move follows earlier successes of the streaming giant and underscores the growing role of digital platforms in broadcasting international sporting events.