Netflix secures exclusive rights to broadcast 2030 World Cup games in Spain
The deal in Spain is more evidence of Netflix's push into the sports broadcasting world.
Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal, the company announced on Tuesday. According to a blog post from Netflix, the streaming platform will broadcast all 104 matches of the tournament, providing pre-match, half-time and post-match programming tailored for Spanish audiences.
One match per matchday will be made available for free viewing in Spain. The Spanish national team's matches, along with both semi-finals and the final, will be broadcast free-to-air. Netflix's chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, emphasized the significance of the partnership with FIFA, stating, "Few events unite people like the World Cup."
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström also welcomed the agreement, expressing enthusiasm for the collaboration and its potential to increase access to the event.
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