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Streaming platforms vie for FIFA World Cup rights

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2026-08-05 19:52 UTC → 2026-08-07 17:10 UTC · added removed

In early August 2026, Amazon Prime Video announced a docuseries that will follow following Spain’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signaling the streamer’s marking its entry into high‑profile sports content. At the same time, Netflix disclosed plans to invest up to US$3 $3 billion to secure broadcasting rights for the 2030 World Cup, which will be co‑hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, underscoring its broader push into live sports. A few days later, During the tournament, Netflix reported a dramatic surge in football‑related viewership during the 2026 tournament, viewership, with weekly streams of its football titles rising more than 250% 250 % compared with the pre‑tournament average. The spike included documentaries, a FIFA‑licensed game, spanned documentaries such as *Brazil ’70: The Third Star*, *México 86*, *James* and a *Norway: The Dark Horse*, as well as the talk show that entered *The Rest Is Football* and the UK Top 10, highlighting official FIFA video game, which became the immediate impact of most‑played title on the platform. In Brazil, the *Ronaldinho: The One and Only* documentary saw a 34 % lift after the player’s halftime appearance, and *Norway: The Dark Horse* topped Norway’s charts throughout the event. Looking ahead, Netflix announced it will stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup on streaming consumption. Together, 2027 in the snapshots United States and Canada, investing roughly $200 million for the rights to both the 2026 men’s and 2027 women’s editions. The service expects the upcoming tournament to extend the football‑content momentum and has already renewed *The Rest Is Football* for the 2026‑27 Premier League season. Together, these developments illustrate how major streaming services are rapidly expanding their sports portfolios, both by securing future broadcasting rights and by while capitalising on heightened audience interest during major events.

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  1. 2026-08-07 17:10 UTC Streaming platforms vie for FIFA World Cup rights
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