FIFA has reached a global broadcast agreement for the 2025 Club World Cup with DAZN, which will have exclusive broadcasting rights, but may sublicense the rights to local networks. As informed by football’s highest governing body this Wednesday, the streaming platform will show all 63 matches of the tournament for free.
“From the beginning, FIFA wanted to have the world’s 32 best clubs compete in an inclusive, merit-based tournament to crown the only official ‘FIFA Club World Champion’,” said Giannni Infantino, president of world football’s governing body. .
“As part of this, it was imperative for FIFA to ensure that as many football fans around the world could follow the action, and this agreement with DAZN ensures that, in terms of broadcasting, the new World Cup will be the world’s premier football tournament. most widely accessible clubs ever.”
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The partnership between DAZN and FIFA begins this Thursday, the 5th, when the draw will be held to define the groups into which the 32 clubs participating in the World Cup will be distributed, starting at 3 pm. The Brazilian representatives are Flamengo, Botafogo, Fluminense and Palmeiras.
“This groundbreaking agreement with FIFA is an important milestone in DAZN’s journey to be the definitive entertainment platform of choice for sports fans everywhere. We are delighted to have exclusive rights to this new chapter in global club football, marking the beginning of our long-term relationship with FIFA and cementing our status as the home of football,” said Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN.
