The Dutch public broadcaster NOS has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, but will only air one match per day throughout the tournament, according to confirmed reports from Dutch sports media outlet Mee Met Oranje.
The rights acquisition was confirmed through an agreement between FIFA and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which grants NOS access to broadcast the tournament via television, radio, and online platforms. This arrangement follows the standard practice for European public broadcasters participating in the EBU’s collective rights negotiations for major international tournaments.
Despite securing the rights, NOS faces criticism for its limited broadcast schedule, which will spot only a single match shown each day during the Women’s World Cup, scheduled to run from June 24 to July 27, 2027 in Brazil. This restriction means fans in the Netherlands will not be able to watch all tournament matches live through the national broadcaster.
The Dutch women’s national team, known as the Oranje Leeuwinnen, is currently competing in the UEFA Women’s Nations League to secure qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Under head coach Arjan Veurink, the team has earned eight points from four qualification matches and leads Group 2 in the Nations League.
To qualify directly for the 2027 World Cup, the Oranje Leeuwinnen must finish as one of the four group winners in the Nations League A division. The final two qualification matches are scheduled for June 2027 against Ireland and Poland, which will determine the team’s fate in reaching the tournament.
This development comes amid ongoing discussions in the Netherlands about sports broadcasting accessibility, particularly following recent debates over NOS charging fees for broadcasting men’s national team matches in hospitality venues during major tournaments. Earlier in 2026, a majority in the Dutch Tweede Kamer (parliament) voted to prohibit NOS from charging hospitality businesses for airing matches of the Dutch men’s national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
The limited broadcast schedule for the Women’s World Cup has raised concerns among fans and media observers about equitable access to women’s sports coverage, especially as the tournament represents a significant growth opportunity for the women’s game globally.
As the Oranje Leeuwinnen continue their qualification campaign, Dutch fans will need to rely on alternative streaming options or international broadcasts to access matches not shown by NOS during the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The next key milestone in the team’s journey is the June 2027 qualification matches against Ireland and Poland, which will determine their eligibility for the World Cup finals.
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