Netflix has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, in a landmark agreement that marks the streaming company’s first major entry into men’s World Cup coverage.
The deal was announced on Tuesday, October 14, 2026. Under the agreement, Netflix will show all 104 matches of the tournament live to subscribers in both territories.
The 2030 tournament will mark the 100th anniversary of the World Cup and will be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal. As part of the centenary celebration, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will each host one opening match.
According to the company, the package will include full live coverage with a Spanish perspective, featuring pre-match, half-time and post-match shows, plus daily round-up programmes and special build-up content.
In a move to ensure wider access, Netflix confirmed that one match per matchday will be made available free of charge in Spain. In addition, all matches involving the Spanish national team, along with both semi-finals and the final, will also be shown on a national free-to-air channel.
Speaking on the deal, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said few events unite people like the World Cup. She noted that with Spain set to host as defending champions, bringing every match to fans in Spain and Andorra would make it a unique moment.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström welcomed the partnership, describing the 2030 edition as a special tournament and stating that both organisations share the ambition to bring fans closer to the game.
The 2030 agreement builds on Netflix’s growing relationship with FIFA. The streaming platform already holds the broadcast rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 in the United States and Canada. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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