FIFA opens bidding for the 2030 World Cup rights in its biggest market
- FIFA has opened bidding for US and Puerto Rico media rights to the 2030 World Cup, with an option on 2034.
- Bids are due by 19 November. FIFA says it is open to innovative approaches to reach big audiences.
- The 2026 World Cup averaged 13.5 million US viewers a match, up 166 per cent on Qatar 2022.
- • Netflix has already taken the 2030 rights for Spain and Andorra. Fox and Telemundo held the US rights in 2026.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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