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FIFA agrees to Club World Cup broadcast rights with DAZN, all matches to be free for viewers globally

After months of waiting, FIFA has landed a broadcast partner for Club World Cup, announcing Wednesday a distribution deal with DAZN. In a landmark agreement, all 63 matches will be made available for free for fans around the globe on the streaming platform.The pact is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5969129/2024/12/04/club-world-cup-tv-deal-fifa-dazn/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=twitterfc&amp;source=twitteruk" target="_self">reportedly for $1 billion</a> for the tournament, which will kick off its first match in Miami on June 15.DAZN, which is not widely watched in the U.S. compared to Europe and other parts of the world, has the option to sub-license to local free-to-air broadcasters as part of its deal with FIFA.

WHAT HAPPENED?

FIFA's ambitious plans for the Club World Cup hasn't always been met with equal anticipation or excitement. The governing body struggled to find a broadcast partner, despite having top line headliners in Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter Miami.The tournament has also been a source of consternation for players, who have voice concerns of heavy match load and fatigue.Still, the tournament will be another litmus test for the 2026 World Cup as the tournament will be held in several World Cup venues and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/club-world-cup-2025-draw-what-you-need-to-know-about-every-club-to-qualify-for-fifa-s-marquee-tournament-in-the-united-states/blt4068b1e530a02613" target="_blank">several A-list teams will be involved among the 32 sides in the tournament</a>, along side several teams in CONCACAF - including Miami, Seattle Sounders, Monterrey among others.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

"I am delighted to announce that FIFA, in partnership with DAZN and FIFA+, will bring the best of club football for free to everywhere in the world, meaning that every single football fan across the globe can watch the best players from the 32 best clubs compete in the new FIFA Club World Cup to be the first official ‘FIFA Club World Champions’," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement."The new FIFA Club World Cup is a merit-based, inclusive tournament that will be the pinnacle of global club football, capturing the imagination of players and fans across the world. Through this broadcasting agreement, billions of football fans worldwide can now watch what will be the most widely accessible club football tournament ever - and for free. Football Unites the World."

WHAT FIFA SAID

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which kicks off on June 15, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, will bring together the 32 leading club sides from all over the world for matches to be played in 12 venues across the USA over a 29-day period, culminating with the final at MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey on Sunday, 13 July 2025.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/club-world-cup-2025-draw-what-you-need-to-know-about-every-club-to-qualify-for-fifa-s-marquee-tournament-in-the-united-states/blt4068b1e530a02613" target="_blank">FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – participating clubs</a>Africa: Al Ahly FC (EGY), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (TUN), Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA), Wydad AC (MAR)Asia: Al Ain FC (UAE), Al Hilal (KSA), Ulsan HD (KOR), Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)Europe: Atlético de Madrid (ESP), FC Bayern München (GER), SL Benfica (POR), Borussia Dortmund (GER), Chelsea FC (ENG), FC Internazionale Milano (ITA), Juventus FC (ITA), Manchester City (ENG), Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), FC Porto (POR), Real Madrid CF (ESP), FC Salzburg (AUT)North and Central America: CF Monterrey (MEX), CF Pachuca (MEX), Club León (MEX), Inter Miami CF (USA), Seattle Sounders FC (USA)Oceania: Auckland City FC (NZL)South America: CA Boca Juniors (ARG), Botafogo (BRA), CR Flamengo (BRA), Fluminense FC (BRA), SE Palmeiras (BRA), CA River Plate (ARG)

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FIFA has finally found a broadcast partner in DAZN, which will broadcast all 63 matches for free