Netflix Scores Exclusive FIFA World Cup 2030 Rights in Spain and Andorra

Netflix has spent the past few years steadily building its live sports empire. The streamer now carries NFL and MLB games, WWE programming and some of the biggest boxing and mixed martial arts events, and it has already secured US rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031.

Soccer has become an increasingly important part of that push. Earlier this year, Netflix also announced a 4-year deal with Concacaf to stream the Nations League finals and Gold Cup tournaments in Mexico starting in 2027.

Now, Netflix has made its boldest soccer move yet. The streamer has secured the exclusive rights to the FIFA World Cup 2030 in Spain and Andorra and will show all 104 matches live.

The tournament carries special significance, marking the competition’s 100th anniversary. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will serve as the main hosts, while centenary commemorative matches will also take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

The deal is especially notable because Spain is both a host nation and the defending world champion. It marks Netflix’s first broadcast of a major men’s international tournament in the country, after national broadcaster RTVE aired the 2026 World Cup.

BIG NEWS: Netflix has secured the EXCLUSIVE rights to the FIFA World Cup 2030™ in Spain and Andorra! 🇪🇸🇦🇩 ⚽ All 104 matches LIVE 🏆 Historic 100th Anniversary Tournament https://t.co/O9kCCFbA2R

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Not every game will sit behind a paywall. As part of the agreement, one match per matchday will be available for free in Spain. In addition, a package of matches will be sublicensed to a national free-to-air broadcaster. That package will include every match involving Spain, along with both semifinals and the final.

Netflix said further details about its free-to-air partner will be shared closer to the tournament. The arrangement ensures the biggest moments remain widely accessible across the country.

Netflix plans to go all in on its coverage. Beyond live matches, the streamer will offer pregame, halftime, and postgame shows, as well as a daily round-up program on matchdays. The company says its coverage will have a distinctly Spanish perspective. It is also planning extensive programming in the lead-up to the tournament to build excitement.

Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria highlighted the World Cup’s unique ability to bring people together. She said the company is thrilled to bring every match to fans in Spain and Andorra as the country prepares to host.

FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström also welcomed the expanded partnership. He described the 2030 tournament as a special edition and said FIFA looks forward to working with Netflix to bring it to fans.

Acquiring World Cup rights in one of the world’s most soccer-passionate nations is a significant leap for the streamer. Industry observers see it as a clear sign of Netflix’s ambitions in international live sports.

Premium sports rights have become a key way for streamers to boost engagement and keep subscribers. With this deal, Netflix is positioning itself as a serious contender in European soccer broadcasting.

The agreement also reshapes Spain’s television landscape. With Netflix holding exclusive rights, RTVE’s role in the 2030 tournament now remains uncertain beyond any sublicensed package. Netflix has not disclosed how much it paid for the rights. More details about the coverage and broadcast partners are expected as the tournament approaches.

For Spanish fans, the deal means every match of the centenary World Cup will be available in one place. With their national team defending its crown on home soil, the excitement is sure to be enormous.

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