The streaming giant will provide live coverage of football’s centenary tournament, while selected matches will remain available on free-to-air television in Spain.
Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights in Spain and Andorra for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in a major expansion of its presence in live sports coverage.
Announced on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the agreement covers all 104 matches of the tournament, with Netflix promising live broadcasts, pre-match programmes, half-time analysis, post-match coverage, daily matchday round-ups and additional content in the build-up to the competition.“
The deal marks Netflix’s first acquisition of rights to broadcast a major men’s international football tournament in Spain, positioning the streaming platform as a central destination for viewers in the two territories during the historic competition.
However, the agreement will not make every match exclusive to a paid streaming service in practice. Under the announced arrangement, one match per matchday will be available free in Spain, while a national free-to-air broadcaster will also be able to show every Spain match, both semi-finals and the final. Further details about that broadcasting partnership are expected closer to the tournament.
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said the company was excited to bring every match to audiences in Spain and Andorra, highlighting the tournament’s significance as Spain prepares to welcome the world as one of the host nations.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström also welcomed the agreement, saying the organisation looked forward to working with Netflix to bring the competition closer to fans.
A Historic World Cup
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will mark 100 years since the inaugural tournament in Uruguay in 1930. Spain will co-host the competition with Portugal and Morocco, while Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will each stage a centenary celebration match.
The agreement also extends Netflix’s growing relationship with FIFA. The platform has secured broadcasting rights for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2031 edition in the United States and Canada.
The announcement represents a significant development in the competition’s Spanish media landscape. Although Netflix will carry the full tournament in Spain and Andorra, the free-to-air provisions are intended to preserve access to key fixtures for viewers who do not watch through the streaming platform.
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