Netflix announced on October 13 that it has acquired the rights to broadcast the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra. This marks the streaming service’s first major men’s international tournament in Spain, following the 2026 World Cup, which was aired by national broadcaster TVE.
The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. However, Netflix stated that it will offer one game per matchday for free in Spain. Additionally, the company will launch a national free-to-air channel that will feature a selection of matches, including all of Spain’s games, along with the semi-finals and the final.
Netflix did not reveal the name of this new channel. In response to inquiries, TVE chose not to comment on whether it would be interested in acquiring a package of matches for its own broadcasting.
Spain is set to co-host the 2030 World Cup, along with Portugal and Morocco. Uruguay, which hosted the inaugural World Cup in 1930, will also feature in the celebrations marking the tournament’s centenary. Earlier this year, Spain won the World Cup held in North America.
During the recent World Cup, Spain’s matches were broadcast by TVE, while private platform DAZN distributed all games via a pay-TV channel. Netflix holds broadcasting rights in the United States and Canada for the upcoming 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2031 event shared by Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, and the U.S.
This agreement is part of Netflix’s broader strategy to expand its presence in sports broadcasting, which already includes partnerships with NFL, MLB, WWE, boxing, and MMA promotions.
