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FIFA opens bidding for 2030, 2034 World Cup media rights for US, Puerto Rico

FIFA launched an invitation to tender on Thursday for media rights in the ​United States and Puerto Rico for the ‌2030 World Cup along with an option to secure the 2034 edition.

FIFA said in a press ​release that it is open to “innovative approaches”​to reach large audiences and that the ⁠bid submission deadline is November 19.

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Fox held ​the exclusive English-language broadcast rights in the ​United States for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico while Telemundo held the ​

Spain, which won the 2026 ​World Cup, will co-host the 2030 edition with Portugal ‌and ⁠Morocco, although Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will stage inaugural matches marking the tournament’s 100th anniversary. Saudi Arabia have been named hosts of​the 2034 ​World Cup.

According ⁠to FIFA, the 2026 World Cup averaged 13.5 million viewers per ​match on linear and streaming platforms ​in ⁠the United States, up 166% on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Earlier this week, Netflix announced that ⁠it ​secured the rights to ​broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra.

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