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16 years after the greatest day in Spanish football, "La Roja" have a golden opportunity to claim the sport's biggest prize again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup having tasted continental glory at the most recent European Championship.Not only does head coach Luis de la Fuente have some of the planet's best individual players at his disposal, he's also managed to cultivate a culture within the Spain squad that has reinforced their reputation as one of international soccer's most formidable sides. 18-year-old Lamine Yamal may well be their poster boy, but he's blessed with players around him with the calibre of Pedri, Rodri, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres and Nico Williams.A goalless draw against minnows Cape Verde seems nothing more than a blip for the former champions, who followed it up with two convincing group wins. But now the business of knockout football begins, with tough games against Austria and then either Portugal or Croatia on the docket before they even reach the quarter-finals. If they're going to win another World Cup, they'll have to do it the hard way.In this article, we outline the World Cup broadcasters in Spain and what you need to do if you're overseas and want to watch the "La Roja" — including free live streams. There's also information below on Spain's fixtures and information about Spain's history in the FIFA World Cup.Can I watch the World Cup for free in Spain?Yes, but not all matches. 33 games are being shown for FREE in Spain, including all of those featuring the Spain team itself and the final.That's thanks to RTVE's channels on TV and its RTVE Play streaming service online, which are broadcasting a match from every single matchday.In other countries, free coverage is available for every game. Those countries are:UK: BBC/ITVAustralia: SBS On DemandBrazil: CazéTV's YouTubeBelgium: RTBF/VRTIreland: RTÉ PlayerNetherlands: NOSSwitzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI PlayTurkey: TRTAnybody visiting Spain for the World Cup can tap into their home stream with Norton VPN — instructions below.How to watch World Cup 2026 from anywhereIf you're away from Spain and try to watch your your usual 2026 FIFA World Cup live streams, you'll quickly find that they're blocked. It's the same for viewers from the U.K., Australia or Ireland wanting to watch their coverage.Fortunately, you can still stream every single game live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for soccer fans away on vacation or on business. Our streaming favorite is Norton VPN.Using a VPN is incredibly simple.1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, Norton VPN is good choice.2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're overseas and want to view your Spanish streaming service, you'd select Spain from the server list.3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head the relevant streaming platform and watch World Cup 2026.How to watch World Cup 2026 in SpainSpanish soccer fans with subscriptions to either Movistar Plus or DAZN have access to comprehensive World Cup 2026 coverage of every single game.Read MoreMovistar Plus packages carrying the WC start from €50 while relevant DAZN subs cost from €19.99/month.As explained above, however, 33 games will also available to watch absolutely free.RTVE is showing one game every day, which includes every single Spain match and, of course, the final on Sunday, July 19.Streaming those games online via the RTVE Play is really easy. It has dedicated apps for and a range of streaming devices. All you need to do is register a free account using your basic details and a Spanish zip code (e.g. 08028).World Cup 2026 in Spain: FAQWhat and when are Spain's fixtures at the 2026 World Cup?The potential route for Spain through the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup plays out as follows:Spain vs Austria (Rof32): Thursday, July 2 at 9 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. ET STREAM FREE on RTVE PlaySpain vs Croatia or Portugal (Rof16): Monday, July 6 at 9 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. ET STREAM FREE on RTVE PlayQuarter-final: Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. ET STREAM FREE on RTVE PlaySemi-final: Tuesday, July 14 at 9 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. ET STREAM FREE on RTVE PlayFinal: Sunday, July 19 at 9 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. ET STREAM FREE on RTVE PlayWhat are the odds for Spain to win the World Cup 2026?Heading into their first knockout game, the DraftKings Sportsbook has Spain as 3rd favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup at +720. It has France as favorites at +200, with Argentina (+425) just behind.Spain are currently placed 3rd in the FIFA Men's World Rankings behind those same two nations.
