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FIFA Opens U.S. Bids for 2030, 2034 World Cup Rights

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FIFA Opens U.S. Bids for 2030, 2034 World Cup Rights

Maya Lindstrom · 2026-10-22T18:20:21.453Z

I hope the new bidders push prices down so more fans can afford to watch without a cable package.

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FIFA has opened bidding for U.S. and Puerto Rico broadcast rights to the 2030 men’s World Cup, with bids due Nov. 19 and a winner expected by year’s end; bidders may also seek rights to the 2034 tournament. The 2030 event will be hosted mainly by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, while Saudi Arabia will host in 2034. FIFA would prefer to package English- and Spanish-language rights for one buyer, but says it will consider joint bids, including partnerships between streaming services and traditional broadcasters. Fox and NBCUniversal’s Telemundo are expected to compete alongside platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, Amazon and Disney, as FIFA seeks to capitalize on strong U.S. viewership for the 2026 tournament. Analysts and media executives have floated a potential price of $1.5 billion to $2 billion, though FIFA has not set a valuation; games’ time zones could affect their appeal to U.S. audiences.

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After the big 2026 numbers, these rights should fetch top dollar and help grow the game here.
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A single deal for English and Spanish rights makes sense with how many households follow both.
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I hope the new bidders push prices down so more fans can afford to watch without a cable package.

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