PARIS, France (AFP) — Netflix has taken its latest step into broadcasting live sports by agreeing a deal with the International Football Federation (FIFA) for exclusive rights to show the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups in the United States, it was announced on Friday.

World football’s governing body did not say how much the deal was worth for the tournaments, although FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement that the “agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game.”

The streaming service will also produce a documentary series on women’s football in the build-up to both tournaments.

The 2027 edition will take place in Brazil from 24 June to 25 July while the host of the 2031 competition will be decided at a later date.

FIFA said the agreement for the US included Puerto Rico and covered all languages.

“This is a landmark moment for sports media rights,” Infantino added.

Netflix has already made inroads into sports by producing hit documentary series on the likes of Formula One, cycling, tennis, rugby and athletics.

However, it is a relative newcomer to streaming live sporting events, although it did show boxing last month, with the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

Netflix will also broadcast two National Football League games for the first time this year on Christmas Day.