Netflix Wins Exclusive Rights to 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra in Landmark Deal

Netflix has secured exclusive broadcast rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, giving the streaming giant all 104 matches as it continues to expand its live sports lineup. The agreement with FIFA covers the tournament's 100th edition, which will be co-hosted by Spain, the world champion […]

The streaming giant will broadcast all 104 matches with the free streamer to receive a package covering key games.

Netflix has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, giving the streaming giant all 104 games of the tournament as it continues to expand its live sports portfolio.

The deal with FIFA covers the 100th edition of the tournament, with world champions Spain hosting the tournament alongside Morocco and Portugal. Related Stories Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Holds No.1 on Singles Chart for Second Week Taylor Swift has spent her 100th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as 'Life of a Showgirl' tops the second week of the 'Encore'.

Under the deal, one match per matchday in Spain will be free-to-air, while a package including every Spanish national team match, both semi-finals and the final will be offered to a national free-to-air broadcaster.

Netflix has yet to identify a television partner, and more details are expected closer to the tournament. The financial terms of this contract have not been disclosed. Popular in Variety

The broadcaster has comprehensive live coverage including pre-match, half-time and post-match shows that offer a fully Spanish perspective, daily highlights programs on match days and additional pre-match content previews.

"Few events unite people like the World Cup," Netflix chief content officer Bella Bajaria said in a statement.

"Our expanding partnership with FIFA, including the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups for the United States and Canada, demonstrates our continued commitment to bringing fans closer to the world's greatest sporting moments," he added.

The deal is based on Netflix's relationship with FIFA. In addition to securing US and Canadian rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups, the companies collaborated on the documentary series "Captains of the World" and the FIFA-licensed video game "FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition," developed and published by Delphi Interactive for Netflix Games.

Netflix's broader lineup of live sports includes NFL and MLB events, WWE programming, boxing and mixed martial arts.

"Our shared ambition is to bring fans closer to the game and get as many people as possible to share in the excitement of the competition," said FIFA Secretary General Matthias Grafström.

The 2030 World Cup will also include three centenary celebrations in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, commemorating the first tournament in Uruguay in 1930.

According to FIFA's proposed schedule, the centenary tournament will be held in South America from June 8-9, before the official opening of the tournament on June 13-14. The final is scheduled for July 21.