🏴 How to watch England at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
England reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama. England are former world champions, with 1 title, so they arrive among the favourites rather than the underdogs. Much of the attention will fall on Jude Bellingham, the team's marquee name.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch England 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 England without cable
You do not need cable to follow England. 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 England in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
England's road to the World Cup
England came through their European qualifying group with authority. England reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have landed in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, where the group path will decide how far they go.
England key players
- Harry Kane — Captain and top scorer, the team's attacking reference
- Jude Bellingham — Complete midfielder with goal threat and leadership
- Bukayo Saka — Direct winger with dribbling and goals
- Phil Foden — Technical attacking midfielder, creativity in the final third
- Declan Rice — Defensive midfielder providing balance and ball recovery
England fixtures
In the group stage, England play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Wednesday Jun 17, England face Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. On Tuesday Jun 23, England face Ghana at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. On Saturday Jun 27, England face Panama at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow England 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 | 4:00 PMJun 23 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 2:00 PMJun 23 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 5:00 PMJun 23 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 3:00 PMJun 23 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 1:00 PMJun 23 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 10:00 PMJun 23 |
| 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 England
Perennial title contenders with a young, talented squad. A balanced team with attacking talent and midfield solidity.
Advancing from the group
England 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 England in Spanish?+
Every England match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is England free to watch in Spanish?+
When England 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 England in?+
England is in Group L, alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
When does England play next?+
England's next match kicks off on Jun 17 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does England 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 England play today?+
If England 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 England on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch England 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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