🇮🇶 How to watch Iraq at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Iraq reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have been drawn into Group I alongside France, Senegal and Norway. Iraq 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 Iraq 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 Iraq without cable
You do not need cable to follow Iraq. 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 Iraq in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Iraq's road to the World Cup
Iraq achieve a notable qualification from the competitive Asian confederation. Iraq reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have landed in Group I alongside France, Senegal and Norway, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Iraq key players
- Aymen Hussein — Reference striker with a nose for goal
Iraq fixtures
In the group stage, Iraq play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Tuesday Jun 16, Iraq face Norway at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. On Monday Jun 22, Iraq face France at Lincoln Financial Field in Filadelfia, PA. On Friday Jun 26, Iraq face Senegal at BMO Field in Toronto.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Iraq in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 6:00 PMJun 16 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 4:00 PMJun 16 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 7:00 PMJun 16 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 5:00 PMJun 16 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 3:00 PMJun 16 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 12:00 AMJun 17 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 5:00 PMJun 22 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 3:00 PMJun 22 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 6:00 PMJun 22 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 4:00 PMJun 22 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 2:00 PMJun 22 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 11:00 PMJun 22 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 3:00 PMJun 26 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 1:00 PMJun 26 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 4:00 PMJun 26 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 2:00 PMJun 26 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 12:00 PMJun 26 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 9:00 PMJun 26 |
What to expect from Iraq
They face the tournament eager to compete against more World Cup-experienced rivals. A combative team that relies on intensity and collective organization.
Advancing from the group
Iraq need a top-two finish in Group I 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 Iraq in Spanish?+
Every Iraq match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Iraq free to watch in Spanish?+
When Iraq 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 Iraq in?+
Iraq is in Group I, alongside France, Senegal and Norway.
When does Iraq play next?+
Iraq's next match kicks off on Jun 16 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Iraq 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 Iraq play today?+
If Iraq 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 Iraq on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Iraq 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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