Netflix will show all 104 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra, with one match per matchday free-to-air.
Netflix announced on Tuesday that it has secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra. The deal covers all 104 matches of the centenary tournament, which Spain will co-host with Morocco and Portugal.
A First For Netflix In Spain
The deal marks Netflix’s first broadcast of a major men’s international tournament in Spain. National channel RTVE showed the 2026 World Cup there. Netflix will stream every match live and offer pre-game, half-time and post-game shows.
It will also produce a daily roundup show on match days. The company plans additional programming in the build-up to the tournament. One match per matchday will remain free on a national free-to-air broadcaster. That commitment means supporters without a subscription can still follow the competition.
Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria said she watched Spain lift the trophy this year: “Few events unite people like the World Cup,” she said.
“For Spanish football fans, welcoming the world as reigning champions on Netflix will make this a moment unlike any other,” she added.
FIFA Welcomes The Partnership
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom praised the new agreement: “We are pleased to build on our partnership with Netflix,” he said.
He called the 2030 edition a special tournament that will bring fans closer to the game. FIFA wants as many people as possible to share the excitement of the competition.
The tournament runs from 8 June to 21 July 2030. Spain, Morocco and Portugal serve as the official hosts. Three more nations will host centenary celebration matches to mark the 100th anniversary.
Uruguay, the 1930 host and champion, will stage one. Argentina, the 1930 runner-up, and Paraguay, home of CONMEBOL, will also host.
Netflix Builds A Growing Soccer Portfolio
The Spain deal adds to Netflix’s expanding relationship with FIFA. The streamer already holds the rights to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. It will also show the 2031 edition in the United States and Canada.
Netflix will broadcast the Women’s World Cup final draw on 11 December. Coverage in the United States will come in English and Spanish. Canadian fans will receive English and French telecasts. Netflix has also invested heavily in soccer documentaries.
Under Pressure followed the US Women’s World Cup team’s bid to win the 2023 title. Recent releases include films on Emi Martinez and Ronaldinho. The Untold series has told the stories of Jamie Vardy, Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League side and Vinnie Jones.
What The Deal Means For Spanish Fans
Spanish supporters will watch their reigning champions defend the title at home on a streaming platform. That marks a clear shift from the traditional free-to-air model. The free match each day softens the change for casual viewers.
Netflix will rely on its global reach and big-event experience to deliver the coverage. A tournament in Spain (2.50), Portugal and Morocco should create huge demand across the country. The 2030 World Cup also arrives during a historic celebration of the sport’s first century.
Fans will now watch to see how Netflix handles live production at such a scale. The company’s growing list of rights suggests this will not be its last major soccer deal.
