FIFA Opens Bids for 2030, 2034 World Cups

FIFA has initiated the bidding process for the broadcast rights to the 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups. Media partners are invited to submit their offers for these prestigious sporting events.

The 2030 World Cup will be hosted across Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. As part of the tender, interested parties will have the opportunity to bid for the rights to the 2034 World Cup, which is slated to be held in Saudi Arabia.

This process is anticipated to generate considerable interest from a wide range of media organizations. The record-breaking viewership of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S. has significantly boosted expectations for the commercial appeal of future tournaments. FIFA is looking for partners who can innovate and expand football's reach.

Several major broadcasters, including Fox, NBCUniversal, and ESPN, are expected to compete for these rights. Streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube are also potential bidders, with Netflix already securing rights for the 2030 games in Spain and planning to stream the Women's World Cup in the U.S. next year. FIFA aims to secure a significantly improved financial deal compared to the less than $500 million paid for the last World Cup's rights.