India, Oct. 13 -- The American streaming giant Netflix has secured the exclusive audiovisual rights to the 2030 men's FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra. It will stream all 104 matches of the competition, which involves 48 teams. The agreement, announced on October 13, 2026, allows Netflix to expand its live sports portfolio. This is also the first time it will be streaming a major international men's football tournament in Spain, one of the host nations for the event.

The exclusivity of the deal does not mean that all matches will be accessible only to subscribers. As per the agreement, Netflix will stream one match for free on every matchday. Besides, it will also offer a separate package to a national free-to-air broadcaster. This wi...