Netflix Extends Soccer Push With FIFA World Cup Streaming Deals
Netflix has confirmed a production partnership with IMG for the 2027 Women's World Cup and secured rights to air all 104 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Spain.
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Netflix is deepening its presence in live sport with two separate moves tied to upcoming FIFA tournaments, according to reporting by SportsPro.
The streaming service has confirmed a production partnership with IMG to handle coverage of the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027. SportsPro described the arrangement as the latest high-profile step by the company into live sport, framing it as a development for both sports streaming and women's soccer.
Separately, Netflix has acquired broadcast rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain, one of the host nations for that edition. SportsPro reported that Netflix will air all 104 matches of the tournament in the market, describing the agreement as a landmark rights deal.
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