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Netflix’s Bela Bajaria Confirms Interest In Men’s Soccer World Cup Rights

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What happened

Bela Bajaria, who grew up in North London, not far from Wembley, the site of England’s last World Cup success in 1966, wants Netflix to be in the conversation for the rights to the biggest soccer tournament in the world.

Key facts

  • Bela Bajaria, who grew up in North London, not far from Wembley, the site of England’s last World Cup success in 1966, wants Netflix to be in the conversation for the rights to the biggest soccer tournament in the world.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:52:13 UTC.

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