Netflix has secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking a major step into live football coverage for the streaming giant.
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The agreement will allow Netflix to show all 104 matches of the men’s tournament to viewers in the two territories. It is the first time the platform has acquired broadcast rights for the men’s World Cup, although it already holds exclusive global rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups.
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Under the new arrangement, one match per matchday will be available free to viewers in Spain. A separate package will also be shown on a national free-to-air broadcaster, including every Spain match, both semi-finals and the final.
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Netflix expands into major football events
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The deal represents a significant development in how fans in Spain will watch football’s biggest international tournament, with a global streaming platform taking responsibility for the competition’s full coverage in the country.
The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal, with additional matches scheduled in Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina to mark the tournament’s centenary.
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Netflix has increasingly invested in live sports and major sporting events as it expands beyond films, television series and documentaries. Securing the World Cup rights in Spain would give the platform access to one of football’s largest audiences.
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The free-to-air arrangement is also expected to preserve access for viewers who do not subscribe to Netflix, particularly for Spain’s matches and the tournament’s decisive knockout fixtures.
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