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In Spain, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on RTVE Play (La 1) and Movistar Plus+. RTVE Play (La 1) streams matches at no cost, though it is geo-restricted and require a VPN outside Spain.
Watch all 104 matches free
No confirmed free broadcaster in Spain. SBS On Demand (Australia) streams every match free, and a VPN unlocks it in minutes.
La Roja dominated world football between 2008 and 2012, winning back-to-back European Championships around their 2010 World Cup triumph in South Africa. Spain's current generation, built around La Masia graduates and a revived tactical identity, enters 2026 as genuine contenders with RTVE broadcasting selected matches free on public television.
Movistar Plus subscription required. Comprehensive package covering all 104 matches across multiple channels.
Did You Know?
Spain's 2010 World Cup win made them the first team to win the tournament having lost their opening match. Their 1-0 victory over the Netherlands, settled by Andres Iniesta in extra time, also made them the first European nation to win a World Cup held outside Europe.
Yes. RTVE Play (La 1) streams matches free in Spain, though a VPN is needed to access them from outside the country.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Spain on RTVE Play (La 1), Movistar Plus+.
A VPN can unlock free streams from Australia (SBS On Demand), which carries all 104 matches free, and the UK (BBC iPlayer plus ITVX). These services are geo-restricted, so a VPN is needed to access them from outside those countries. Get NordVPN - 74% Off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and runs through to the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The 2026 World Cup opening match kicks off on June 11, 2026 at 20:00 CDT (01:00 UTC on June 12). In Spain the opening match starts at June 12 at 03:00 CEST. Subsequent matches run daily until the final on July 19, 2026, with kick-off times of 15:00, 18:00, and 21:00 CDT on most matchdays.
Yes. Movistar Plus+ broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Spain with a subscription. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Spain with a VPN.
Spanish fans can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup free on RTVE Play and La 1, which hold free-to-air rights for selected matches. No account is required for RTVE Play. For all 104 matches, Movistar Plus+ has comprehensive coverage. Simply visit rtve.es/play to stream selected matches for free.
Yes, partially. RTVE (La 1 and RTVE Play) broadcasts selected 2026 World Cup matches free in Spain with no subscription or account required. For the full 104-match tournament, a Movistar Plus+ subscription is needed.
RTVE (La 1 and TVE) and Movistar Plus+ both hold World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Spain. RTVE broadcasts selected matches free on La 1 and RTVE Play with no account required. Movistar Plus+ carries all 104 matches for subscribers.