Netflix Inks U.S. Broadcast Deal for FIFA Women’s World Cup

This marks the most significant deal FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament.

Inc. - 18h

Netflix secures U.S. rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031

Netflix said Women's World Cup coverage will include commentary and entertainment, as well as Netflix original documentaries in the lead-up to the tournament.

CNBC - 1d

Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup

Netflix is continuing to add to its live sports programming, announcing it will stream the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Netflix expected to broaden subscriber base after winning Women’s World Cup bid

Netflix now has soccer, WWE and boxing as part of its live sports portfolio.

MarketWatch - 19h

Netflix, FIFA sign deal to show Women's World Cup

Netflix and FIFA have agreed a deal for the streaming giant to have exclusive United States broadcasting rights to the next two FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments, global football's governing body ...

ESPN - 1d

Netflix secures U.S. rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031

Netflix on Friday announced it has secured exclusive rights in the U.S. to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031.

NBC News - 1d

FIFA Women's World Cup: Netflix lands deal to broadcast 2027 and 2031 editions plus documentary series

It's the first time FIFA have agreed to license their landmark tournament to a non-traditional distribution partner

CBS Sports - 1d

Netflix snaps up US broadcast rights for Women’s World Cup in ‘landmark deal’

Streamer has exclusive rights for 2027 and 2031 editions Netflix: ‘It’s about celebrating the rise of women’s sport’ Netflix has secured its first major deal in the football market after ...

The Guardian - 1d

Netflix signs groundbreaking deal for live Women's World Cup broadcast rights

The 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups will be broadcast live and exclusively by Netflix, and not on traditional TV.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

FIFA’s U.S. bonanza begins with 2025 Club World Cup ticket sales, ‘adaptive pricing’

Want to see Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly in the 2025 Club World Cup opener? Most upper-deck tickets were priced at $379 when they went on sale Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Report: LIV, Fox discuss broadcast deal for '25

LIV Golf and Fox Sports have engaged in "high-level discussions" toward a television contract for the 2025 season, Sports Business Journal reported.

ESPN - 4d

Bonmati named Fifa Best women's player of the year

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is named the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the second year in a row.

BBC News - 4d

BBC and ITV agree World Cup deal for 2026 and 2030

BBC Sport agrees a deal to share live coverage of the Fifa World Cup in 2026 and 2030 with ITV, and will broadcast across TV, audio and digital platforms.

BBC News - 5d

Chris Cuomo inks new deal with NewsNation

NewsNation has agreed to a new multiyear deal with anchor Chris Cuomo, the network announced Monday. Cuomo will continue to host a weeknight show at 8 p.m. EST as part of his new contract with the ...

The Hill - 5d

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA has apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory

ABC News - 5d

Cornelia Huetter of Austria wins first-ever women's World Cup downhill held on Birds of Prey course

Cornelia Huetter of Austria navigated the tricky and steep terrain to win the first-ever women’s World Cup downhill held on the Birds of Prey course

ABC News - Dec. 14

UEFA qualifying groups for FIFA 2026 World Cup: England meet Serbia while Belgium land Wales

Most groups will only be 100% set once the UEFA Nations League has played out

CBS Sports - Dec. 13

Backlash after FIFA names Saudi Arabia host of 2034 Men's World Cup

21 human rights groups have condemned FIFA's decision for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 Men's World Cup, citing the country's human rights record and accusations of "sportswashing." Amb. Gerald M. ...

CBS News - Dec. 12

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer

ABC News - Dec. 11

FIFA World Cup hosts confirmed: Saudi Arabia wins 2034 bid; Spain, Portugal, Morocco land centenary 2030 bid

Both World Cups were awarded without votes after a process which eliminated all other possible bids

CBS Sports - Dec. 11

Real Madrid and PSG get it done in the Champions League | FIFA controversially awards 2030 and 2034 World Cups

Elsewhere in the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Manchester City continue to try and right the ship against Juventus

CBS Sports - Dec. 11

FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup

Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup football host by Fifa – live

Saudi Arabia confirmed despite human rights concerns A history of World Cup sportswashing | And email Niall Gianni Infantino is seated alongside the general secretary, Mattias Grafström, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournament

ABC News - Dec. 11

Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as host of 2034 World Cup

Kingdom’s unopposed bid for sporting event ratified by football’s governing body on Wednesday

Financial Times - Dec. 11

Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts

Fifa confirms the 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will serve as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.

BBC News - Dec. 11

FIFA faces backlash as Saudi Arabia chosen to host 2034 World Cup

There was controversy over the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup due to the country's human rights record.

CBS News - Dec. 11

Key questions behind Fifa's Saudi World Cup decision

Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia's hosting of the men's 2034 World Cup will be one of the most controversial steps that football's governing body has ever taken.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Football Daily | Fifa channels Barry from EastEnders to cue up the Saudi World Cup

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The Guardian - Dec. 10

World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA

The inevitable result has been clear since last year

ABC News - Dec. 9

Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues

The United Nations’ top human rights official has pledged to try to ensure migrant labor standards in Saudi Arabia are “properly respected” around soccer's 2034 World Cup

ABC News - Dec. 9

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations

Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce. Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid victory is a crushing defeat for migrant workers’ ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the FIFA Club World Cup against Egypt's Al Ahly on June 15

ABC News - Dec. 5

Where to watch FIFA Club World Cup draw, pots Real Madrid, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to learn path to final

The Club World Cup draw will take place on Dec. 5 in Miami

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

FIFA Secures $1 Billion Broadcast Deal With DAZN for Club World Cup

An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at FIFA’s demands.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

The draw for the FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know

Soccer’s biggest ever global club tournament comes to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage is drawn Thursday

ABC News - Dec. 4

Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals

Bank of America has teamed with FIFA for a second time

ABC News - Dec. 3

FIFA Club World Cup: Format, draw, teams, schedule and why Messi is playing

We're going to take you on a guided tour of the new FIFA Club World Cup, detailing who has qualified and when the competition is being played.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA

Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup host

ABC News - Dec. 2

Saudi Arabia makes more than 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup plan

Kingdom set to be awarded tournament in December Agreements also made with many football federations Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

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