Netflix Wins Exclusive Rights to 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

Netflix has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, securing live coverage of all 104 matches in a landmark deal that expands the streaming platform’s presence in international football.

Announced on October 13, 2026, the agreement will give Netflix subscribers in both territories access to the entire tournament, including the group stage and knockout rounds, as football’s biggest international competition marks its 100th anniversary.

The deal does not mean every match will be restricted to a paid streaming subscription in Spain. Netflix said one match per matchday would be available free of charge in the country, while a national free-to-air television broadcaster would receive a package covering every match involving Spain, both semi-finals and the final. The broadcaster has not yet been named, and further details of the arrangement are expected closer to the tournament.

Netflix also plans to provide pre-match, half-time and post-match programmes, daily highlights and other content ahead of the competition. The company says its coverage will have a distinctly Spanish perspective, reflecting the country’s role as one of the tournament’s hosts.

The agreement represents a significant expansion of Netflix’s live sports strategy, taking the company beyond sports documentaries and selected live events into comprehensive coverage of a men’s FIFA World Cup. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria said the World Cup had a unique ability to bring people together and that the company was excited to bring every match to fans in Spain and Andorra. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström also welcomed the agreement, saying the organisation looked forward to working with Netflix to bring the tournament to supporters.

The 2030 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay also staging special centenary matches to recognise the competition’s inaugural edition in Uruguay in 1930. The tournament will feature 48 teams competing across 104 matches.

Spain will enter the competition as defending champions following its victory at the 2026 World Cup. Hosting the tournament gives the country an additional sporting and commercial interest in ensuring broad access to matches, which helps explain the provision for selected games to remain available on free-to-air television.

The agreement also builds on Netflix’s existing relationship with FIFA. The streaming service holds the rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups in the United States and Canada, giving it a growing portfolio of major international football events.

For broadcasters and streaming platforms, the deal highlights the growing competition for premium live sports rights as audiences increasingly consume entertainment through digital services. For Spanish and Andorran football fans, Netflix will provide a single platform for all 104 matches, while the planned free-to-air arrangements in Spain will preserve access to key games beyond the subscription service.