Netflix announced on October 13, 2026, that it had secured exclusive rights to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra. The rights cover the centenary edition of the tournament, which commemorates the inaugural World Cup competition held in Uruguay in 1930.
Netflix and FIFA did not reveal the financial terms of the agreement at the time of the announcement. As part of the deal, Spanish audiences will be able to watch one match per matchday free of charge, without a subscription.
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Netflix’s FIFA World Cup 2030 Programming
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Netflix will deliver comprehensive match coverage, including pregame, halftime, and postgame programming, from a distinctly Spanish perspective for both territories.
The streaming giant plans to produce a daily highlights program on each match day, along with additional content ahead of the tournament.
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria addressed the acquisition in a formal statement issued with the announcement. “Few events unite people like the World Cup,” Bajaria said.
“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.”
Netflix And FIFA’s Partnership
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A separate package covering every Spanish national team match, semifinals, and the final will go to a national free-to-air broadcaster, which Netflix has not yet identified publicly. Further details about the television partner are expected closer to the start of the tournament.
Netflix and FIFA are not new partners, with the two sides already holding an agreement covering U.S. and Canadian rights to the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups. Netflix and FIFA also previously collaborated on the documentary series Captains of the World and the FIFA-licensed video game FIFA World Cup Launch Edition, which Delphi Interactive developed and published for Netflix Games.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström commented on the deal in a statement issued with the announcement. “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,” Grafström said.
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The 2030 Tournament And Netflix’s Sports Portfolio
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The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, with Spain entering the competition as the reigning world champion. The tournament will also feature three centenary celebration matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, scheduled for June 8 and 9.
The South American matches will take place before the official tournament opening on June 13 and 14, with the final scheduled for July 21. Netflix’s live sports programming already includes NFL and MLB events, WWE programming, boxing, and mixed martial arts, and the World Cup rights extend that portfolio into the world’s largest football market.