FIFA opened the U.S. tender Oct. 22, with bids due Nov. 19.
Why it matters: The process will determine how broadcasters and streaming platforms distribute the 2030 World Cup in the U.S. FIFA is also offering bidders an option on the 2034 tournament.
- Bids are due by noon Eastern on Nov. 19, 2026.
- The tender covers the United States and Puerto Rico.
- FIFA plans to select a rights holder by the end of 2026.
- Bidders can also seek an option for the 2034 World Cup.
FIFA opened its invitation-to-tender process on Oct. 22 for U.S. and Puerto Rico media rights to the 2030 men's World Cup. Bidders can also seek an option for the 2034 tournament, according to FIFA's tender announcement.
Submissions are due by 12 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026. FIFA plans to select the U.S. rights holder by year-end, CNBC reported.
The tender is open to broadcasters and streaming platforms. FIFA said it is seeking distribution models that can reach large audiences and give viewers flexibility in how they watch.
The publicly available tender notice does not state a minimum bid, valuation target or detailed package structure. It also does not establish how language rights will be divided.
The 2030 tournament will be staged primarily in Morocco, Portugal and Spain, with centenary matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Saudi Arabia is scheduled to host the 2034 tournament. The tender materials cited here do not provide kickoff times or indicate how the schedule could affect rights valuations.
By the numbers
- Nov. 19, 2026 - deadline for U.S. and Puerto Rico bids
- End of 2026 - FIFA's target for selecting a rights holder
- 2030 and 2034 - World Cup tournaments covered by the tender and optional rights
Yes, but: FIFA has not publicly disclosed a minimum bid, valuation target or detailed package structure in the tender notice.
What's next: Bids are due by noon Eastern on Nov. 19, 2026. FIFA plans to name the U.S. rights holder by the end of 2026.