Netflix has just closed a landmark deal to broadcast the FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra. As the streaming giant continues to aggressively blur the lines between traditional television and digital platforms by bringing massive live events to screens worldwide, Netflix is officially reshaping the future of sports broadcasting. In a landmark deal that marks a major escalation in the platform's live-sports ambitions, the company has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the highly anticipated centennial tournament. 

The streamer is all set to give fans in Spain and Andorra a front-row seat to every single moment of the action as all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup stream live.

In a watershed broadcast agreement, Netflix has captured the exclusive rights to air the entirety of the 2030 FIFA World Cup across Spain and Andorra, bringing all 104 matches of the global tournament directly to the streaming platform. The upcoming tournament holds historic significance as the 100th anniversary of the World Cup. 

Spain, holding the reigning champion title, will share primary hosting duties alongside Portugal and Morocco, while special centenary celebration matches are scheduled to take place in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. To serve local audiences, Netflix intends to deliver comprehensive live coverage featuring pre-match, halftime, and post-game programming tailored with a distinct Spanish perspective, complemented by daily round-up broadcasts and lead-up specials.

The agreement Netflix and FIFA also balances digital streaming with traditional access: one match per matchday will be offered for free within Spain, while a dedicated package - encompassing every match featuring the Spanish national team, both semi-finals, and the final - will air via a national free-to-air broadcaster. Further details regarding the platform's partnership for these free-to-air broadcasts are slated for release closer to the event.

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Notably, Netflix is also set to serve as the exclusive streaming home for the FIFA Women’s World Cup across the United States and Canada for both the 2027 and 2031 tournaments.

The FIFA World Cup 2030 agreement builds upon Netflix’s deepening partnership with soccer's governing body, following the platform's acquisition of broadcast rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups in the United States and Canada. For those regional broadcasts, coverage will cater to multilingual audiences by offering English and Spanish commentary stateside, alongside English and French telecasts in Canada. Ahead of the 2027 tournament, Netflix is also slated to exclusively stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Final Draw on December 11.

These live-sports acquisitions complement the streamer's expanding catalog of soccer-focused programming and documentaries. Notable titles include Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team as well as biographical features like Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time, James., and Ronaldinho: The One and Only, spotlighting celebrated international icons. Additionally, the acclaimed sports docuseries Untold has broadened its global scope to explore English football culture, featuring deep-dive narratives on Premier League standout Jamie Vardy and Liverpool’s historic 2005 Champions League comeback.

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