Netflix has secured the rights to display live coverage of the 2027 and 2031 Women’s globe Cups in the United States.

The deal, announced by football governing body Fifa on Friday, marks the first period Netflix has acquired live rights to a sports competition in packed.

“As a marquee brand and Fifa’s recent long-term associate, Netflix has shown a very powerful level of commitment to growing women’s football,” Fifa president Gianni Infantino said.

The 2027 globe Cup will be held in Brazil. The host of the 2031 tournament has not been confirmed, although England, a joint bid involving the other British federations and the US have all been suggested as potential bidders.

Netflix has taken early steps into broadcasting live sport, most notably the recent boxing fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

The streaming service said 60 million households watched the bout live, although there were complaints of technical issues with the broadcast.

Netflix will also display two NFL matches on 25 December next week as part of a recent three-year deal to display Christmas Day fixtures.

In the UK, the Women’s globe Cup is one of the crown jewel sporting events which must be offered to free-to-air broadcasters.

The 2023 globe Cup was shown on BBC and ITV with a peak spectators of 12 million viewers watching Spain’s win over England in the final.

Before the tournament, Infantino threatened a TV blackout in five countries, including the UK, over what he called “disappointing” offers from broadcasters.

The BBC has also confirmed its schedule for the 2025 Women’s Euros.