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Netflix wins exclusive Spain rights to 2030 World Cup
Netflix has secured exclusive rights in Spain to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 men’s World Cup.
The tournament will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with three opening matches in South America.
The 48-team event marks 100 years since the first World Cup.
Spain’s public broadcaster will show one match free each matchday, including every Spain game, both semifinals and the final.
This arrangement gives viewers free access to key games even though Netflix holds the streaming rights.
The deal’s financial value has not been disclosed.
Spain and Morocco are competing to host the final, which is planned for either Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu or a stadium being built near Casablanca.
Netflix has secured exclusive rights in Spain to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 men’s World Cup.
The tournament will have 48 teams and be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, after three opening matches in South America.
A free-to-air broadcaster in Spain will be able to show one match per matchday.
A package including every Spain match, both semifinals and the final will also be available to a national free-to-air broadcaster.
The financial value of the agreement was not disclosed.
- Who
- Netflix and a national free-to-air broadcaster in Spain.
- What
- Netflix secured exclusive Spanish rights to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 World Cup. A free-to-air broadcaster will also be able to show selected matches.
- When
- The deal was signed on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Spain, where Netflix secured the rights; the tournament will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with three opening games in South America.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Rights
- Exclusive Spanish streaming rights for all 104 matches
- Tournament
- 2030 men’s World Cup
- Teams
- 48
- Free coverage
- One match per matchday in Spain
- Free-to-air package
- Every Spain match, both semifinals and the final
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As part of the agreement, one match per matchday will be available for free in Spain
A package of matches, including every Spain match, both semifinals and the final, will be made available for broadcast on a national free-to-air broadcaster
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