FIFA signs Netflix to US broadcast deal for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

By The Associated Press on December 20, 2024.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino delivers his speech before the FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)

ZURICH (AP) – FIFA has signed Netflix to a United States broadcast deal for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031.

The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given.

World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences.

The 32-team, 64-game tournament in 2027 will be played in Brazil from June 24-July 25. The 2031 host has not been decided, though the U.S. is expected to bid.

Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup played in Australia and New Zealand, after the U.S. won the two previous titles.

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