Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, in another significant move by the streaming platform into live sports.

The company made the announcement in a blog post on Tuesday, stating that it will show all 104 matches of the tournament, which will be hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal.

Netflix said its coverage will include pre-match, half-time and post-match programmes designed for Spanish audiences, in addition to live broadcasts of the games.

The platform also intends to offer one match free of charge on every matchday in Spain. Games featuring the Spanish national team, along with both semi-finals and the final, will be shown free-to-air.

Netflix’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, said the partnership with FIFA showed the company’s commitment to reaching audiences around the world through major sporting events.

He said, “Few events unite people like the World Cup. I was in the stands this year as Spain lifted the trophy and witnessed the passion, the pride, the stories – they all become part of a nation’s culture and are remembered for generations.

“With Spain set to host in 2030, we’re thrilled to bring every match to fans across Spain and Andorra on Netflix. For Spanish football fans, welcoming the world as reigning champions on Netflix will make this a moment unlike any other.

“And our expanding partnership with FIFA, including the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 for the U.S. and Canada, reflects our continued commitment to bringing fans closer to the world’s biggest sports moments.”

FIFA Secretary General, Mattias Grafström, also welcomed the deal, voicing optimism about the collaboration and its potential to widen access to the competition.

“We are pleased to build on our partnership with Netflix as we look ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2030. This will be a special edition of the tournament, and we look forward to working together to bring it to fans across Spain and Andorra. Our shared ambition is to bring fans closer to the game and enable as many people as possible to share in the excitement of the competition,” Grafström said.

The agreement adds to Netflix’s expanding portfolio of live sports content. The company had earlier secured the broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Netflix has also moved into boxing, having recently obtained exclusive global broadcasting rights for a scheduled December 11 bout between British heavyweight boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.