Last update 14 June, 2026 by Alberto Llopis
Updated: 14 June 2026
He World 2026 is already underway and the key question for fans is direct: Where can you watch it on TV and online?? In Spain, the answer is clear: RTVE broadcasts a selection of open matches for free y DAZN offers the complete tournament, with the 104 meetings live and on demand. RTVE acquired rights to broadcast the tournament openly and confirmed that the World Cup will be played on 11 June to 19 July 2026, con 48 selections and 104 parties. DAZN, meanwhile, has confirmed that it offers the 104 matches in Spain live and on demand.
Before deciding where to watch the games, consult the World Cup schedules 2026.
Quick response: where to watch the World Cup 2026 in Spain
| Option | Where to see it | What's included | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | The 1, telesport, RTVE Play and RTVE broadcasts according to programming | Spain matches, highlighted party of each day, semi-finals, third and fourth place and final | Free |
| Complete tournament | DAZN | Los 104 World Cup matches 2026 live and on demand | According to DAZN plan; the World Cup can be added by 19,99 € if you already have an active subscription |
| Operators | Movistar Plus+, Orange TV, Vodafone and others with integrated or contracted DAZN | It depends on the package contracted with each operator | According to rate |
RTVE will broadcast openly the matches of greatest interest to the Spanish public, including the matches of the Spanish National Team, while DAZN is the way to watch absolutely all the matches of the tournament. RTVE details that it will broadcast one match per day, all of Spain, semi-finals, third and fourth place and final; Xataka quantifies that package in 33 meetings.
Where to watch the World Cup for free 2026 in Spain
The free option in Spain is RTVE. Open matches can be followed on television in The 1 y, according to the schedule of each day, also for telesport and RTVE digital channels. Online, the free way is RTVE Play.
RTVE offers free Spanish matches and other notable matches of the tournament. It also broadcast the opening match, and the big crosses of the final phase are planned, including semi-finals, the match for third and fourth place and the final.
Free Spanish matches on RTVE
The matches of the Spanish National Team in the group stage can be seen for free on The 1 y RTVE Play:
| Match | Date and time in Spain | Canal |
|---|---|---|
| Spain – Cape Verde | Monday 15 June, 18:00 | The 1 and RTVE Play |
| Spain – Saudi Arabia | Domingo 21 June, 18:00 | The 1 and RTVE Play |
| Uruguay – Spain | Saturday 27 June, 02:00 | The 1 and RTVE Play |
RTVE has published the Spanish calendar with these times and confirms the broadcast on La 1 and RTVE Play.
Where to watch all the World Cup matches 2026
To see the World 2026 full in Spain, the option is DAZN. The platform offers the 104 parties live and on demand, including all of Spain, all groups, the round of sixteen, eighths, quarters, semi-finals, third and fourth place and final.
DAZN explained that subscribers to any of its plans can add the World Cup with a single payment of 19,99 €, while users of the Premium plan and some annual plans with a single payment have it included at no additional cost.
In summary:
- If you only want to see Spain and the big games: RTVE serves you.
- If you want to see all the games: you need DAZN or an operator that includes it.
- If you want to watch delayed matches: DAZN offers the tournament à la carte.
See the World Cup 2026 online
To watch it online in Spain there are two main ways:
RTVE Play allows you to watch the matches broadcast by RTVE for free. It is the option to continue to Spain without paying, in addition to the featured meetings that RTVE schedules every day. RTVE has also reinforced its digital coverage with live shows, summaries and special programming of the World Cup.
DAZN allows you to watch all the online matches live and recorded from your app or website. The platform has a specific page for the FIFA World Cup with the matches of the tournament, World Cup summaries and programming.
See the World Cup 2026 with Movistar, Orange o Vodafone
Some operators allow you to watch the World Cup through DAZN integrated into their television or football packages. It is advisable to review the contracted rate, because not all clients have automatic access.
| Operator | Situation |
|---|---|
| Movistar Plus+ | Movistar indicates that it allows you to watch World Cup matches through DAZN within its compatible football packages. |
| Orange TV | Orange announced an agreement to offer the entire World Cup 2026 to its customers with Orange TV and football, via a DAZN linear channel and the DAZN app. |
| Vodafone | Vodafone allows you to contract DAZN plans and points out that DAZN Premium includes the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the 104 parties. |
The practical recommendation is simple: If you already pay for football with your operator, check if your package includes DAZN Mundial or access to DAZN. If it doesn't appear on your television or app, you will probably have to activate DAZN or contract the corresponding plugin.
Can you watch the World Cup? 2026 a 4K?
In Spain, The most interesting option to watch games in high quality is The 1 UHD, as long as the match is within the RTVE package and your television is compatible. Several specialized media have indicated that The 1 UHD is the way to watch RTVE matches in 4K/UHD on DTT, while the full DAZN package does not necessarily equate to having the 104 matches in 4K.
To see it in UHD you need:
- A compatible 4K television.
- Tuner compatible with DTT UHD.
- Have the channel tuned The 1 UHD.
- That the specific match be broadcast by RTVE.
Where to watch the World Cup 2026 by country
Rights change depending on the territory. These are some useful references for readers outside of Spain.:
| Country | TV / streaming |
|---|---|
| Mexico | TelevisaUnivision, TV Azteca, TUDN y ViX. DAZN Mexico summarizes that open TV includes Televisa and TV Azteca, TUDN pay TV and ViX streaming. |
| Argentina | DSports and DGo offer all the matches; Telefe broadcasts 32, Public TV some matches from Argentina and TyC Sports part of the tournament. |
| Colombia | DSports has the 104 parties; Caracol and RCN broadcast 35 in open signal; There are also options like Paramount+, DGo and Disney+. |
| Chile | Chilevisión offers an open selection; DSports, DGO and Paramount+ allow you to watch the entire tournament; Disney+ offers a selection of matches. |
| United States in Spanish | Telemundo, Universe and Peacock. Peacock broadcasts 104 games in spanish; Telemundo broadcasts 92 and Universe 12. |
Does FIFA+ broadcast the World Cup? 2026 live?
It should not be considered the main way to watch the World Cup in Spain. The emission rights in Spanish territory are distributed between RTVE, Mediapro y DAZN, with RTVE for the free-to-air package and DAZN as the complete tournament platform. FIFA+ can offer content, files, summaries or complementary programming, but the live broadcast depends on the rights of each country.
Tips to avoid missing a game
Before each day it is worth checking three things: the schedule in Spain, the channel that broadcasts the match and whether it belongs to the free or paid package. This is especially important because the World Cup 2026 is played in USA, Mexico and Canada, with multiple time zones, and some matches fall at night or early morning for the Spanish public. RTVE confirmed that the tournament is held in 16 cities of the three host countries.
The quick rule is this:
- Spain matches: The 1 and RTVE Play for free.
- Featured match of the day: review RTVE programming.
- Any tournament match: DAZN.
- If you have an operator: check if your package includes DAZN World.
- From outside Spain: use the official operator of the country where you are.
Frequent questions
Where to watch the World Cup 2026 free in Spain?
In Spain, free World Cup matches 2026 are seen in RTVE, mainly because The 1 y RTVE Play, according to the schedule of each day. RTVE broadcasts all the matches in Spain and several notable matches of the tournament.
Where to watch all the World Cup matches 2026?
All World Cup matches 2026 They are seen in Spain for DAZN, that offers the 104 live and on-demand meetings.
Can you see the entire World Cup? 2026 free?
Not in Spain. You can watch the RTVE match package for free, but to see the 104 parties DAZN or an operator that includes DAZN is required.
Where to watch the matches in Spain?
Spain matches are seen for free on The 1 y RTVE Play. They are also available on DAZN within the complete World Cup package.
How much does it cost to watch the World Cup on DAZN??
DAZN has announced that active subscribers can add the World Cup by 19,99 €. Premium plan users and certain annual plans with a single payment have it included at no additional cost.
Does RTVE Play broadcast all the matches?
No. RTVE Play broadcasts the matches included in the RTVE package, not them 104 World Cup matches. To see the entire tournament in Spain, the reference is DAZN.
Where to watch the World Cup final 2026?
In Spain, the World Cup final 2026 It can be seen for free on RTVE and also within the complete DAZN package. RTVE confirmed that it will broadcast the final of the 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
Sources consulted
FIFA, World Cup 2026. FIFA, calendar and matches. FIFA, venues and host cities. FIFA+.
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