🇯🇵 How to watch Japan at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Japan reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have been drawn into Group F alongside Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia. Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan without cable
You do not need cable to follow Japan. 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 Japan in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Japan's road to the World Cup
Japan was among the first to qualify via the Asian route, showing great consistency and quality. Japan reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have landed in Group F alongside Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Japan key players
- Kaoru Mitoma — Skilful winger, unbalancing in one-on-one situations
- Takefusa Kubo — Technical attacking midfielder with a talent for dribbling
- Wataru Endo — Defensive midfielder, captain and the team's balance
- Daichi Kamada — Creative midfielder with runs into the box
Japan fixtures
In the group stage, Japan play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Sunday Jun 14, Japan face Netherlands at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. On Saturday Jun 20, Japan face Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe (Monterrey). On Thursday Jun 25, Japan face Sweden at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Japan in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 4:00 PMJun 14 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 2:00 PMJun 14 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 5:00 PMJun 14 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 3:00 PMJun 14 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 1:00 PMJun 14 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 10:00 PMJun 14 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 12:00 AMJun 21 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 10:00 PMJun 20 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 1:00 AMJun 21 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 11:00 PMJun 20 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 9:00 PMJun 20 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 6:00 AMJun 21 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 7:00 PMJun 25 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 5:00 PMJun 25 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 8:00 PMJun 25 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 6:00 PMJun 25 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 4:00 PMJun 25 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 1:00 AMJun 26 |
What to expect from Japan
In Group F it aims to get past the group stage and surprise European rivals. Fast, combination-based and technical football with intensity and collective pressing.
Advancing from the group
Japan need a top-two finish in Group F 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 Japan in Spanish?+
Every Japan match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Japan free to watch in Spanish?+
When Japan 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 Japan in?+
Japan is in Group F, alongside Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia.
When does Japan play next?+
Japan's next match kicks off on Jun 14 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Japan 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 Japan play today?+
If Japan 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 Japan on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Japan 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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