Netflix Secures Exclusive Rights in Spain and Andorra for FIFA World Cup 2030

Netflix has significantly expanded its live sports broadcast portfolio by securing exclusive rights in Spain and Andorra to the FIFA World Cup 2030™.

The agreement covers all 104 matches of the centenary tournament, which marks the 100th anniversary of the global sporting showcase. Defending world champions Spain will serve as a primary co-host alongside Morocco and Portugal, with opening centenary celebration matches hosted in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

To ensure broad accessibility under the broadcast terms, one match per matchday will be accessible for free in Spain, while a dedicated package encompassing every fixture featuring the Spanish national team, both semi-finals, and the final will air on a national free-to-air broadcaster.

Sharing how the  significance of capturing the tournament as Spain defends its title on home soil, Netflix chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, said: “Few events unite people like the World Cup.”

“I was in the stands this year as Spain lifted the trophy and witnessed the passion, the pride, the stories — they all become part of a nation’s culture and are remembered for generations.

“With Spain set to host in 2030, we’re thrilled to bring every match to fans across Spain and Andorra on Netflix.

“For Spanish football fans, welcoming the world as reigning champions on Netflix will make this a moment unlike any other.

“And, our expanding partnership with FIFA, including the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 for the US and Canada, reflects our continued commitment to bringing fans closer to the world’s biggest sports moments,” Bajaria said.

Underscoring the  alignment between the governing body and the streaming platform to maximise global viewership, FIFA secretary general, Mattias Grafström, said: “We are pleased to build on our partnership with Netflix as we look ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2030.”

“This will be a special edition of the tournament, and we look forward to working together to bring it to fans across Spain and Andorra.

“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 stated.

The move reinforces Netflix’s broader commercial strategy to integrate premium live sports into its subscription model, complementing existing broadcast rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and 2031 across the United States and Canada, alongside global investments in NFL, MLB, WWE, and combat sports programming.

Further details regarding Netflix’s partnership with the national free-to-air provider for select fixtures will be finalised closer to the tournament kickoff.

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