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Interest rises in broadcasting rights for World Cup 2030

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:39 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Interest rises in broadcasting rights for World Cup 2030

Summary

As excitement builds following the USMNT's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the bidding for broadcast rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup is expected to heat up. The tournament will occur in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with current broadcaster Fox looking to retain its partnership. Companies such as Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and NBC are also anticipated to compete for rights. NBC currently holds Spanish-language rights for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which has garnered significant viewership in the U.S. Predictions suggest that whoever secures the rights for 2030 will pay substantially due to the heightened interest in World Cup events.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT secured a knockout win against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
•The 2030 World Cup will take place in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
•Fox currently holds rights for the ongoing summer competition.
•NBC has Spanish-language rights for the 2026 World Cup on Peacock and Telemundo.
•Multiple streaming services aim to bid for 2030 broadcasting rights.

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12:39 PMYahoo Sports — The race to televise next World Cup is getting crowded

What they're saying

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One could argue that World Cup stock has never been hotter in America than it is this morning following the USMNT’s second-ever knockout round victory. The 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina comes amid a tournament that’s thrilling audiences all…
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