Netflix has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking the platform’s first foray into live coverage of the men’s tournament.
The streaming giant confirmed that it would broadcast all 104 matches live.
“We will offer all 104 matches of the world’s biggest football competition live,” Netflix said in a statement.
The 2030 tournament will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay also staging matches to mark the competition’s centenary.
Netflix said one match per matchday would be available to watch for free in Spain.
However, some games, including all of Spain’s fixtures and the final, will also be broadcast on free-to-air television, the company added.
The American subscription-based service has previously streamed live sporting events, including WWE wrestling, NFL games and boxing in the UK.
It is also scheduled to show the all-British heavyweight boxing contest between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in December.
Netflix has additionally secured the broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States and Canada.
