Netflix have landed exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra.The worldwide streaming giants will broadcast all 104 matches of the tournament, including both semi-finals and the final.Netflix have secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra in a first for the streaming companyGettySuch a deal marks a significant progression in how football is aired to fans as television companies have dominated the market.With Spain being a co-host and the reigning champions, Netflix said they will offer a ‘distinctly Spanish perspective’ on their shows.Fans in the country and its neighbours Andorra will be able to watch one match per matchday for free on the digital platform.A package including every Spain fixture, the semi-finals and final will also be made available for a national free-to-air broadcaster.RTVE had the 2026 World Cup broadcast rights in Spain after landing a deal reportedly worth €55million (£46.5m), whilst the media agency Mediapro and DAZN also showed matches in the country.Why can’t Netflix show the World Cup in England?BBC and ITV have been the long-term broadcasters of the World Cup, and other major tournaments, in the United Kingdom.Both show the final on a free-to-air basis and split matches of home nations such as England and Scotland for fair coverage.However, Netflix are unable to offer a broadcast alternative in the UK due to protection from The Office of Communications (Ofcom).The World Cup is listed in Group A of their Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events.Wimbledon, Olympic Games and the FA Cup final also feature, and all these events MUST have live coverage on free-to-air television.Spanish and Andorran residents will be able to watch every match on Netflix, as well as a free-to-air broadcaster in their countryGettyHowever, there has been long-term speculation over the prospect of Netflix broadcasting Premier League matches in the UK.Sky Sports are showing a minimum of 215 fixtures this season, whilst TNT Sports have one per matchweek and the BBC show highlights.Packages for Sky and TNT can cost in the range of £22-35 each, with many fans resorting to illegal streaming amid high prices.talkSPORT’s Simon Jordan previously proposed the idea of a ‘Netflix of Football’ – a cheaper subscription service for UK-based fans.When is the 2030 World Cup?It has been just 86 days since Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final this summer, but plans for 2030 are already underway.There will be 48 competing nations as things stand, although there have been rumours of this increasing to 64.Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the next World Cup after centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and ParaguayGettySpain, Portugal and Morocco are the co-hosts for 2030, though three matches will be held in South America.The next World Cup celebrates the tournament’s 100th anniversary, with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay playing a special role.One centenary match will be held in each country at the beginning of the tournament.Uruguay beat Argentina in the final of the first edition in 1930, and Paraguay is where South America’s football confederation is based.The three opening matches will be played here, before the rest of the tournament continues in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.Although the full schedule is yet to be officially confirmed, the World Cup will begin on June 8, 2030 and run until July 21, 2030.