What the Deal Covers
Netflix said it will carry the entire tournament live in Spain and Andorra, with pre match, halftime and post match programming and a daily show summing up each matchday. The total of 104 matches reflects the 48 team format first used at the 2026 World Cup.
The company did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement, and it has not yet named the national channel that will broadcast the free package. Netflix said more details about that partnership will be announced later.
Free Matches for Spanish Viewers
The arrangement includes two ways to watch without a subscription. In Spain, one match per matchday will be available free on Netflix itself. In addition, a national channel open to the public will show a package of matches that includes every Spain game, both semifinals and the final.
The free to air element reflects Spanish broadcasting rules, which require certain sporting events of general interest, such as the national team's matches at major tournaments, to be available on free television.
Netflix's chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, said the company was excited to offer every match to fans in Spain and Andorra. FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström said the tournament would be a very special edition.
A Centenary Tournament
The 2030 World Cup will mark a century since the first tournament, held in Uruguay in 1930. It will be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with centenary celebration matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
For Spanish fans, it will be the first World Cup played partly on home soil since Spain hosted the tournament in 1982.
A Bigger Bet on Live Sport
The deal is another step in Netflix's move into live sports. The company already holds the rights in the United States and Canada to the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cups.
Live events have become a growing part of the streaming service, which built its business on series and films and now competes with traditional broadcasters for major sports rights.
What Happens Next
Netflix is expected to name its free to air partner in Spain and to publish more details on the free matches closer to the tournament. Rights for other countries are sold separately and are not part of this agreement.
