World Cup 2026 is Live Now
Your comprehensive guide to watching La Roja and all 104 matches live across Spain. Compare free-to-air options on RTVE and full tournament coverage on DAZN.
TV Channels
Spain splits its World Cup coverage between free-to-air networks for key matches and a dedicated pay-TV streaming service for the entire tournament.
Free-to-Air TV
The public broadcaster RTVE secured the free-to-air rights to broadcast approximately 33 matches. They will televise all matches involving La Roja, as well as the biggest knockout games and the Final on La 1.
Full Tournament Rights
Mediapro holds the complete broadcast rights in Spain and has partnered with DAZN to deliver a dedicated World Cup channel. This service will air all 104 matches live, including the 71 exclusive matches not available on RTVE.
Free vs Paid in Spain
The Spanish broadcasting setup ensures you can watch La Roja for free, but catching every game requires a subscription.
Watch around 33 matches, including every Spain game, the semi-finals, and the Final.
Best for: Casual fans following the Spanish national team and the biggest matches of the tournament.
Access to all 104 matches, with exclusive coverage of 71 group stage and knockout games.
Best for: Die-hard football fans who want to watch every possible game, regardless of who is playing.
Spain Streaming Apps
Stream the World Cup seamlessly on your devices using these official platforms.
VPN & Geo-blocking
If you are traveling abroad during the tournament, RTVE Play and Spanish DAZN will likely be geo-blocked to Spanish IP addresses.
Some fans use a VPN to connect to a Spanish server to access their home accounts while traveling. Ensure you comply with the terms of service of the streaming providers and local regulations. Unofficial streams are unreliable and carry malware risks.
Match schedule
North American kickoffs mean late nights in Europe. See when the next matches air converted to Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Spain Fan Shortcuts
View the dedicated group stage path and potential knockout route for La Roja.
Track Spain →Don't mess up the math. Auto-detect your local timezone for all 104 matches.
Match times hub →Add all fixtures straight to your Apple, Google, or Outlook calendar.
Get the ICS file →Spain Broadcast FAQ
In Spain, the broadcasting rights are shared. The public broadcaster RTVE holds the free-to-air rights for selected matches, while Mediapro holds the rights for full tournament coverage, which it distributes via a dedicated channel on DAZN.
Yes! RTVE will broadcast all matches featuring the Spanish national team, along with the opening match, semi-finals, and the final on free-to-air television (La 1).
RTVE is expected to show approximately 33 selected matches for free across its networks. The remaining 71 matches are completely exclusive to pay-TV.
To watch every single match of the expanded 48-team tournament, you will need a paid subscription to DAZN, which hosts Mediapro’s dedicated "GolStadium" World Cup channel. RTVE Play will stream the 33 free-to-air matches.
If you are physically in Spain, you do not need a VPN. However, if you are traveling abroad during the tournament, RTVE Play and Spanish DAZN will be geo-blocked. Many fans use a VPN to access their home subscriptions while traveling.
