Movistar Plus+ Acquires Broadcasting Rights for All 104 Matches of the 2026 World Cup

The Movistar Plus+ platform announced a strategic agreement with the streaming service DAZN, under which it will broadcast all matches of the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Spanish fans will be able to follow the full tournament path, covering a record number of 104 matches. This is a significant change in the media market, as the public broadcaster RTVE holds rights only to Spain national team matches and the final stages on free-to-air television. Movistar customers with appropriate service packages will not have to bear additional costs for access to the full World Cup offering. The 2026 World Cup will be the first tournament in history to feature 48 national teams. The previous format, in place since 1998, involved 32 national teams. The tournament, to be held between June 11 and July 19, 2026, will be played in three North American countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Beyond the sporting aspect, analysts emphasize the enormous economic potential of the event. Tourist spending in the United States alone is estimated to reach 469 million euros. The television channel laSexta is also strengthening its programming during this time, engaging well-known journalists such as Aimar Bretos. The expansion of the number of teams to 48 makes the 2026 World Cup the most extensive event in the history of FIFA. Host cities: 469 104 — matches to be played during the tournament The selection of Movistar Plus+ as the main broadcasting window in Spain confirms the platform's dominance in the sports sector. The agreement with DAZN allows it to reach a wide audience using modern fiber-optic infrastructure. This cooperation is crucial for subscribers who want guaranteed access to every match regardless of the stage of the competition. „With the arrival of the 2026 World Cup, we offer our customers the most complete football package on the market.” — Movistar Statement Broadcasting Rights for the 2026 World Cup in Spain: : → ; : → Liberal media emphasize the inclusivity of the increased number of teams and the modernity of streaming platforms in broadcasting the event. | Conservative media focus on subscription costs and the economic impact of tourism on the cities hosting the tournament.