Netflix, Disney, Prime Video, YouTube Interest in U.S. English and Spanish FIFA World Rights

It’s not just soccer fans who are eager for the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournaments in 2030 and 2034—the big streaming companies are also vying for the rights to broadcast them. Netflix, Disney (including ESPN), Prime Video, YouTube, and Apple TV are all in the mix, looking to build on the success of the 2026 World Cup, which saw record numbers of viewers tuning in online across the United States.

According to CNBC and its insider sources, negotiations for the media rights of the 2030 and 2034 World Cups are expected to kick off in a big way soon, with estimates that the deal could reach up to a whopping $2 billion. This will likely include existing rights holders Fox Sports and Telemundo, who each paid hefty fees for the current 2026 tournament.

One notable development is FIFA’s intention to bundle English- and Spanish-language rights together, a clever move that could potentially drive up the price even higher. A recent Round of 16 match between Team USA and Belgium raked in a record-breaking 42 million viewers, spanning various networks like Fox Sports, Fox One, Telemundo, and Peacock.

For streaming giants like Netflix, Disney, and YouTube, landing the World Cup rights could be a game-changer, providing a significant boost to their services. In fact, Netflix is gearing up to exclusively stream the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the U.S. and Canada, following the success of Spain in the 2023 tournament after the U.S. team’s early exit at the Round of 16 stage.

Disney’s ESPN already has the exclusive U.S. rights to a range of soccer events, including Spain’s LaLiga, Germany’s Bundesliga, and the National Women’s Soccer League. Meanwhile, Apple TV has claimed the exclusive rights to Major League Soccer in the United States.

Adding to the mix, Prime Video holds the rights to the National Women’s Soccer League and premier club tournaments in Europe, among others. YouTube, on the other hand, has partnered with FIFA to stream parts of the 2026 World Cup live on their platform to engage younger viewers and fans.

With the World Cup fever heating up, keep an eye out for more news surrounding these streaming services as they compete for the coveted soccer rights.