🇭🇷 How to watch Croatia at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Croatia reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group L alongside England, Ghana and Panama. Croatia have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch Croatia in Spanish in the United States, the simplest free option is Telemundo, which broadcasts over the air and reaches the large majority of US Hispanic households at no cost.
Universo carries additional Spanish-language coverage on cable, and Peacock streams the matches in Spanish for viewers who prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or smart TV. If you only want the biggest games, free over-the-air Telemundo is usually enough; if you want every match in Spanish, Peacock is the most complete option.
How to watch Croatia without cable
You do not need cable to follow Croatia. Stream their matches in Spanish on Peacock, which runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones and smart TVs, or watch the biggest games free over the air on Telemundo with a digital antenna.
Live-TV services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling also carry Telemundo and Universo over the internet, with no cable contract.
Most of these streaming apps offer a free trial, and a digital antenna is a one-time purchase, so you can follow Croatia in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Croatia's road to the World Cup
Croatia, recent semifinalists, approached European qualifying with experience. Croatia reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have landed in Group L alongside England, Ghana and Panama, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Croatia key players
- Luka Modric — Master midfielder and captain who controls the game
- Josko Gvardiol — Modern defender, solid with good ball progression
- Mateo Kovacic — Technical midfielder with ball-carrying and balance
Croatia fixtures
In the group stage, Croatia play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Wednesday Jun 17, Croatia face England at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. On Tuesday Jun 23, Croatia face Panama at BMO Field in Toronto. On Saturday Jun 27, Croatia face Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field in Filadelfia, PA.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Croatia in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 4:00 PMJun 17 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 2:00 PMJun 17 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 5:00 PMJun 17 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 3:00 PMJun 17 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 1:00 PMJun 17 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 10:00 PMJun 17 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 7:00 PMJun 23 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 5:00 PMJun 23 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 8:00 PMJun 23 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 6:00 PMJun 23 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 4:00 PMJun 23 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 1:00 AMJun 24 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 5:00 PMJun 27 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 3:00 PMJun 27 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 6:00 PMJun 27 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 4:00 PMJun 27 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 2:00 PMJun 27 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 11:00 PMJun 27 |
What to expect from Croatia
A veteran, competitive side capable of going far despite ongoing renewal. Midfield dominance with patient possession and tempo control.
Advancing from the group
Croatia need a top-two finish in Group L to advance automatically. In the 48-team format, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also reach the Round of 32, so even a third-place finish can be enough with the right goal difference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Croatia in Spanish?+
Every Croatia match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Croatia free to watch in Spanish?+
When Croatia is on Telemundo over the air, yes, it is free with an antenna. Peacock and Universo are paid options that also stream it in Spanish.
What group is Croatia in?+
Croatia is in Group L, alongside England, Ghana and Panama.
When does Croatia play next?+
Croatia's next match kicks off on Jun 17 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Croatia play in the group stage?+
Three group-stage matches; the top two of the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What time does Croatia play today?+
If Croatia have a match today, the kickoff times in every time zone are in the fixtures table above; the page rolls forward to their next match automatically.
What channel is Croatia on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Croatia without cable?+
Stream the matches on Peacock, or use Telemundo's free over-the-air signal with a digital antenna. No cable subscription is required.
Mariana Delgado is a bilingual football writer based in Los Angeles. She covers where and how to watch soccer in Spanish in the US, with a focus on the World Cup, Liga MX and Europe's top leagues, helping fans never miss their team.
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