Netflix wins US rights to broadcast Women’s World Cups in 2027 and 2031

Netflix has secured the rights to show live coverage of the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups in the United States.

The deal, announced by football governing body Fifa on Friday, marks the first time Netflix has acquired live rights to a sports competition in full.

“As a marquee brand and Fifa’s new long-term partner, Netflix has shown a very strong level of commitment to growing women’s football,” Fifa president Gianni Infantino said.

The 2027 World Cup will be held in Brazil. The host of the 2031 tournament has not been confirmed, although England, a joint bid involving the other British federations and the US have all been suggested as potential bidders.