FIFA opened the official invitation to tender on 22 October for media rights to the 2030 World Cup in the United States and Puerto Rico, with an additional option covering the 2034 tournament. The deadline for bids is 19 November.
What the tender covers
FIFA said in a statement that the tender covers media rights for the 2030 World Cup in the United States and Puerto Rico, with an additional option giving the winner the right to broadcast the 2034 edition too.
FIFA's position
FIFA explained in a statement that they are open to "innovative methods" to reach wide audiences.
Audience figures in the United States
GOAL wrote that, according to FIFA, average viewership of the 2026 World Cup matches on television and internet platforms in the United States hit 13.5 million. GOAL wrote that, according to FIFA, that figure was an increase of 166% on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Reported rights deal elsewhere
GOAL reported that Netflix had landed the broadcasting rights to the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra.