Netflix discusses analyst roles with Megan Rapinoe and Marta for World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Netflix is in talks with Megan Rapinoe to join as a studio analyst for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil next summer. The streaming service has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for the 2027 and 2031 events, marking the first time the tournament will stream exclusively. Conversations with Rapinoe are exploratory and no deal has been finalized. Discussions are also ongoing with Brazilian player Marta, whose involvement depends on her participation in the tournament as a player. Rapinoe, a two-time World Cup champion, could enhance Netflix's coverage amid a competitive as the company aims to attract viewers.
- •Netflix aims to secure major talents for World Cup coverage.
- •Megan Rapinoe's potential role is still under negotiation.
- •Marta's participation as an analyst depends on her playing status.
- •Exclusive rights for Women's World Cup will are held by Netflix.
- •Coverage planned to attract attention across social media.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Netflix reportedly eyeing Megan Rapinoe, Marta for World Cup analyst gigs
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Netflix in talks with Megan Rapinoe and Marta over potential Women’s World Cup analyst roles
"Netflix has held talks with former U.S. women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe to become one of the network’s studio analysts during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil next summer. Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcast rights in the United States and Canada for the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women’s World Cup, meaning the tournament will be broadcast exclusively via a streaming service for the first time. The American streaming service has now begun its quest to put together a headl
"Netflix has a couple of women’s soccer superstars in its sights to help cover the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to a report by Adam Crafton in The Athletic, the streaming giant has held talks with former U.S. women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe and Brazilian legend Marta to serve as analysts at next…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:00 PMNetflix reportedly eyeing Megan Rapinoe, Marta for World Cup analyst gigs
Netflix has a couple of women’s soccer superstars in its sights to help cover the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to a report by Adam Crafton in The Athletic, the streaming giant has held talks with former U.S. women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe and Brazilian legend Marta to serve as analysts at next…
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:46 PMNetflix in talks with Megan Rapinoe and Marta over potential Women’s World Cup analyst roles
Netflix has held talks with former U.S. women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe to become one of the network’s studio analysts during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil next summer. Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcast rights in the United States and Canada for the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women’s World Cup, meaning the tournament will be broadcast exclusively via a streaming service for the first time. The American streaming service has now begun its quest to put together a headl
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