Netflix has secured the exclusive rights in Spain and Andorra to the FIFA World Cup 2030, with all 104 matches of the football tournament to be shown live on the streaming service.
The FIFA World Cup 2030 will mark the 100th anniversary of the tournament, with defending World Cup champion Spain serving as one of the tournament’s three host countries alongside Morocco and Portugal. Centenary celebration matches will also take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
In a statement, Netflix said it plans full live coverage of the tournament, including pre-game, halftime and post-game shows “offering a distinctly Spanish perspective, a daily round-up show on match days and programming building excitement in the lead-up to the tournament”.
As part of the agreement, one match per matchday will be available for free in Spain. A package of matches, including every Spain match, both semi-finals and the final, will be made available for broadcast on a national free-to-air broadcaster, ensuring broad accessibility for audiences across the country. Additional details on Netflix’s partnership with a free-to-air provider for select matches will be shared closer to the tournament.
The deal further expands Netflix’s growing relationship with FIFA. Netflix also holds broadcast rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and 2031 in the U.S. and Canada.
“Few events unite people like the World Cup. I was in the stands this year as Spain lifted the trophy and witnessed the passion, the pride, the stories – they all become part of a nation’s culture and are remembered for generations.
“With Spain set to host in 2030, we’re thrilled to bring every match to fans across Spain and Andorra on Netflix. For Spanish football fans, welcoming the world as reigning champions on Netflix will make this a moment unlike any other. And, our expanding partnership with FIFA, including the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 for the U.S. and Canada, reflects our continued commitment to bringing fans closer to the world’s biggest sports moments,” said Bela Bajaria, chief content officer, Netflix
Mattias Grafström, FIFA secretary general, added: “We are pleased to build on our partnership with Netflix as we look ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2030. This will be a special edition of the tournament, and we look forward to working together to bring it to fans across Spain and Andorra. Our shared ambition is to bring fans closer to the game and enable as many people as possible to share in the excitement of the competition.”
Netflix’s live sports programming slate around the world includes the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and 2031, NFL games and events, MLB, WWE, and some of the biggest fights in boxing and MMA.