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  "id": 14397782,
  "title": "Netflix secures broadcast rights for 2030 FIFA World Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/netflix-secures-broadcast-rights-for-2030-fifa-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T08:04:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/netflix-secures-broadcast-rights-for-2030-fifa-world-cup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Netflix has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, and will broadcast all 104 matches of the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/netflix-secures-broadcast-rights-for-2030-fifa-world-cup/",
  "key_points": [
    "Netflix secures exclusive broadcast rights for 2030 FIFA World Cup",
    "Platform to air all 104 matches with Spanish audience programming",
    "Spanish matches, semi-finals, and final broadcast free-to-air"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Punch",
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        "published": "2026-10-14T08:20:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ProPakistani",
        "title": "Netflix Secures Rights for 2030 FIFA World Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/netflix-secures-rights-for-2030-fifa-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-10-14T08:36:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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