Netflix Wins 2030 FIFA World Cup Rights in Spain and Andorra
Netflix has secured broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking the streaming platform’s first deal to show the men’s tournament.
The Netflix 2030 World Cup rights agreement covers all 104 matches of the competition. Spain will co-host the tournament alongside Morocco and Portugal, while Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will each stage centenary matches to mark 100 years since the first World Cup in 1930.
Netflix 2030 World Cup rights: what Spanish viewers get
Under the deal, viewers in Spain will be able to watch one match per matchday for free. A separate package will go to a national free-to-air broadcaster, covering every Spanish national team match, both semi-finals and the final.
Netflix has not yet named its free-to-air partner, with further details expected closer to the tournament. The platform plans to offer pre-match, half-time and post-match analysis, along with daily round-ups and programming in the build-up to the competition.
What it means for Pakistani viewers
For Pakistani subscribers, the announcement changes nothing for now. The agreement applies specifically to Spain and Andorra, so World Cup coverage will not become available locally through Netflix. Pakistani fans have traditionally watched the World Cup on local sports broadcasters, and the rights picture for 2030 at home will only become clear closer to the tournament.
A wider FIFA partnership
The deal deepens Netflix’s relationship with FIFA. The company already holds rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups in the United States and Canada.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom said the partnership aimed to bring supporters closer to the tournament while ensuring broad access to coverage. With matches planned across Europe, Africa and South America, the 2030 edition is already the most spread-out World Cup ever staged. The 104-match format, introduced for the expanded 48-team tournament, makes broadcast rights more valuable than ever. For FIFA, splitting rights by territory while keeping marquee games free-to-air has become the template for maximising both revenue and reach.
The move is Netflix’s boldest step yet into live sports rights, a space where streaming platforms have been circling football’s biggest properties. FIFA’s own leadership picture is also in motion, with UEFA chief Ceferin seeking a final term and Ramon Vega challenging for the FIFA presidency. For more on the game’s greats, read Ronaldo’s tribute to Messi.
Which countries does the Netflix deal cover?
Spain and Andorra only. It covers all 104 matches of the 2030 World Cup.
Will Pakistanis get World Cup matches on Netflix?
No. The rights are limited to Spain and Andorra, so Pakistani subscribers will not get tournament coverage through Netflix.
Who is hosting the 2030 World Cup?
Spain, Morocco and Portugal are the main hosts, with centenary matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay marking 100 years of the World Cup.
