Tag #Global Accessibility

How will the Netflix-exclusive broadcast of the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups impact viewership and accessibility in the United States, considering existing financial barriers to participation in youth soccer programs?

FIFA and Netflix signed a landmark deal to exclusively stream the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups on Netflix. This move shifts the tournament from free-to-air television, potentially limiting viewership and accessibility for fans in the US and globally, particularly impacting those with limited financial resources or those who rely on public viewings. The deal also raises questions about Netflix's ability to handle live sports broadcasting given previous technical issues.