Netflix Lands 2030 World Cup Rights in Spain and Andorra
Netflix will broadcast all 104 matches of the 2030 men's World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking its first major men's tournament rights deal, with some games free-to-air.
Netflix has acquired the rights to show the 2030 men's World Cup in Spain and Andorra, the streaming service announced. It will be the first time Netflix has broadcast the men's World Cup, offering all 104 matches live. The deal covers a tournament co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay also staging matches to mark the competition's centenary.
The platform said one match per match-day will be available to watch for free in Spain. In addition, all of Spain's games and the final will still be shown on free-to-air television. Netflix did not disclose financial terms of the agreement.
Netflix has been expanding into live sports. It has previously shown WWE Wrestling, NFL matches, and boxing in the UK, and will broadcast the all-British heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in December. The company also holds rights to the 2027 and 2031 women's World Cup in the United States and Canada.
Supporters in Spain have reacted with a mix of enthusiasm and concern. Some welcomed the prospect of comprehensive coverage and the free match per day, while others questioned whether a subscription service should control access to such a major national event. The arrangement guarantees that key matches remain free-to-air, but the majority of games will require a Netflix subscription.
The 2030 World Cup will be the first to span three continents and six countries. Netflix's involvement signals a further shift of major sporting events toward streaming platforms, though traditional broadcasters retain rights to the most-watched fixtures in Spain.
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