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Netflix will broadcast every match of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to viewers in Spain and Andorra after securing the tournament rights, the streaming platform announced Tuesday.
Under the agreement, Netflix will show all 104 matches live, marking the first time the subscription-based entertainment company will broadcast the men’s FIFA World Cup.
“[We] will offer all 104 matches of the world’s biggest football competition live,” Netflix said in a statement announcing the deal.
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The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay also staging matches as part of celebrations marking the tournament’s centenary. Spain will enter the competition as the reigning world champions.
Netflix said one match on every match day will be available free to viewers in Spain. A national free-to-air television broadcaster will also carry Spain’s matches, the World Cup final and a selection of other fixtures.
The agreement marks another major step in Netflix’s expansion into live sports, putting the streaming giant in more direct competition with traditional broadcasters and established sports networks.
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While Netflix has increasingly invested in live sporting events, the 2030 tournament will be its first opportunity to broadcast the men’s World Cup.
The company has already expanded its football rights portfolio in North America. Netflix holds the United States and Canadian broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups.
The latest agreement further strengthens Netflix’s position in the sports streaming market as major digital platforms increasingly compete for premium live sports rights and global audiences.
