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Watch World Cup 2026 in Spain

Here's exactly what you need — free channels, subscriptions, streaming — to watch the whole tournament. Updated for the Spain broadcast landscape.

Heads up

Some matches are free in Spain — the rest need a subscription.

Free-to-air: RTVE — Spain matches + key knockouts. For full coverage you'll need DAZN (all 104 via Mediapro), Movistar+.

Language

Spanish

Timezone

UTC+1

Primary broadcaster

RTVE — Spain matches + key …

Coverage

Mix of free + paid

How to watch — every option

Free-to-air

RTVE — Spain matches + key knockouts

Cable / satellite

DAZN (all 104 via Mediapro), Movistar+

Streaming

RTVE Play (free), DAZN (subscription)

Important note

National team games free on RTVE. Full tournament needs DAZN.

When matches kick off in Spain

Late afternoon to late night CET — aligns nicely with dinner.

🇪🇸 Spain's group-stage schedule

All three group matches on RTVE — Spain matches + key knockouts or DAZN (all 104 via Mediapro), Movistar+.

MD2Sunday, June 21 · 12:00 PM ET ET🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaAtlanta →
MD3Friday, June 26 · 8:00 PM ET ET🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇺🇾 UruguayGuadalajara →
MD1Monday, June 15 · 12:00 PM ET ET🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇨🇻 Cape VerdeAtlanta →

Full 104-match schedule

Sorted by date — convert to your local time.

Going live? Get tickets

FIFA draws, resale markets, and hospitality.

Frequently asked

Is the World Cup free to watch in Spain?
Partially. RTVE — Spain matches + key knockouts airs a portion of matches free. To catch the full tournament you'll need DAZN (all 104 via Mediapro), Movistar+.
Where can I stream the World Cup 2026 in Spain?
Official streaming in Spain runs through RTVE Play (free), DAZN (subscription). Availability of free-to-air streams depends on the broadcaster's digital rights.
What time do World Cup matches kick off in Spain?
Late afternoon to late night CET — aligns nicely with dinner. All times are based on UTC+1.
When does Spain play at World Cup 2026?
Spain is in Group H. All three group-stage matches are listed above with local kickoff times and venues. Knockout fixtures depend on the group-stage standings.
Do I need a VPN to watch World Cup 2026 in Spain?
You do not need a VPN if you're physically in Spain — the local rights holders stream within the country. VPNs are typically used by travelers abroad who want to access their home-country broadcaster.

Watching from somewhere else?

Broadcaster rights vary wildly by country. Pick yours:

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