Netflix buys 2030 World Cup broadcast rights in co-host and defending champion Spain

Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup being jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. This marks the first time the streaming giant has acquired rights to broadcast the men's World Cup. In Spain, one match per matchday will be free on television, while a separate package covering all Spain matches, semifinals and the final, will be available through a national broadcaster.

Outside Spain, other nations like India, UAE and the UK have separate broadcasting deals. In India, Zee Entertainment holds the rights for the 2030 World Cup. In the UK, BBC and ITV will share coverage, making the tournament available free to viewers. Germany's Deutsche Telekom and France's M6 also have exclusive rights to broadcast the tournament. The broadcaster for the UAE and wider Middle East remains to be confirmed.