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NBC explores acquiring English and Spanish rights for 2030 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:38 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

NBC explores acquiring English and Spanish rights for 2030 World Cup
Summary

The broadcasting rights for the 2030 World Cup in the U.S. will be available to the highest bidder. NBC, which currently holds the Spanish-language rights through Telemundo, is considering acquiring both English and Spanish rights. Telemundo executive Joaquin Duro confirmed that discussions are ongoing about a potential extension of their current agreement. NBC's interest comes as FOX has secured the English-language rights for the 2026 World Cup, leading to high viewership numbers in past tournaments. Broadcast partners must prepare for substantial expenses, which may be balanced by advertising revenue.

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  • •NBC currently holds Spanish rights via Telemundo.
  • •NBC may aim for both English and Spanish packages.
  • •FOX secured the English rights for the 2026 World Cup.
  • •Previous World Cup viewership reached 9.7 million total viewers per game.
  • •NFL broadcast deals could coincide with World Cup negotiations.
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  • 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — NBC could try to get both English and Spanish rights to 2030 World Cup
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The World Cup rights for both the English- and Spanish-language broadcasts in the U.S. will be available in 2030 to the highest bidder.

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