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Netflix FIFA World Cup broadcasting expansion

Overview

Netflix is expanding its involvement in FIFA tournament broadcasting. The company has secured rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups and has selected IMG as its official production partner to manage coverage for these events. This partnership includes producing 64 matches and over 100 hours of studio programming for viewers in the United States, Canada, and Brazil. In the U.S., broadcasts will be available in English and Spanish, while Canadian viewers will have access to English and French services. IMG will also provide production support for the tournament’s official Final Draw scheduled for December 11, 2026.

Furthering its expansion into men’s tournaments, Netflix has acquired the exclusive audiovisual rights to broadcast the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra. The platform plans to provide live coverage of all 104 matches during the tournament, which marks the centenary of the competition. The 2030 World Cup will be primarily hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with commemorative matches also taking place in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

To ensure accessibility in Spain, Netflix will offer one match from every matchday for free. Additionally, a specific package including all Spanish national team games, the semifinals, and the final will be sublicensed to a national free-to-air broadcaster, though the identity of this broadcaster has not yet been confirmed. Netflix also plans to provide extensive editorial coverage, such as pre-match, halftime, and post-match shows tailored for the Spanish market. The financial terms of the deal with FIFA have not been disclosed.

Netflix continues to pursue broadcasting rights for other men’s FIFA World Cup tournaments, specifically targeting 2034. The company faces significant competition from major bidders such as Disney, YouTube, and Fox, as well as potential entrants like Amazon and Apple.

Entities

FIFA · Netflix · Bela Bajaria · Andorra · Spain

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 51 SOURCES] Netflix has acquired the exclusive audiovisual rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra.
[● 51 SOURCES] The platform will broadcast all 104 matches of the tournament live.
[● 51 SOURCES] The 2030 tournament marks the centenary of the first FIFA World Cup.
[● 50 SOURCES] An as-yet-undetermined national broadcaster will receive a package including all matches involving Spain, the two semifinals, and the final.
[● 50 SOURCES] One match from each matchday will be available for free in Spain.

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
FIFA opens media rights bidding for 2030 and 2034 World Cups in the U.S
FIFA has opened bidding for U.S. media rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, inviting broadcasters and streamers to submit proposals by November 2026.
13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 94 sources
Netflix secures 2030 FIFA World Cup rights in Spain and Andorra
Netflix has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, including special free-to-air packages for key matches.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Netflix partners with IMG for FIFA Women’s World Cup broadcasts
Netflix has partnered with IMG to produce live coverage of the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups for viewers in the U.S. and Canada.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 12 sources
Netflix seeks FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights for 2030 and 2034
Netflix is bidding for the 2030 and 2034 FIFA men's World Cup U.S. broadcasting rights, facing competition from Disney, YouTube, and Fox for the high-stakes sporting event.

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