🇳🇿 How to watch New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
New Zealand reach the 2026 World Cup through OFC and have been drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran. New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand without cable
You do not need cable to follow New Zealand. 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 New Zealand in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
New Zealand's road to the World Cup
New Zealand dominate the Oceania confederation and return to a World Cup as its representative. New Zealand reach the 2026 World Cup through OFC and have landed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, where the group path will decide how far they go.
New Zealand key players
- Chris Wood — Reference striker and the team's top scorer
New Zealand fixtures
In the group stage, New Zealand play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Monday Jun 15, New Zealand face Iran at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. On Sunday Jun 21, New Zealand face Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver. On Friday Jun 26, New Zealand face Belgium at BC Place in Vancouver.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow New Zealand in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 12:00 AMJun 16 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 10:00 PMJun 15 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 1:00 AMJun 16 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 11:00 PMJun 15 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 9:00 PMJun 15 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 6:00 AMJun 16 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 9:00 PMJun 21 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 7:00 PMJun 21 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 10:00 PMJun 21 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 8:00 PMJun 21 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 6:00 PMJun 21 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 3:00 AMJun 22 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 11:00 PMJun 26 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 9:00 PMJun 26 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 12:00 AMJun 27 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 10:00 PMJun 26 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 8:00 PMJun 26 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 5:00 AMJun 27 |
What to expect from New Zealand
With less firepower than the favorites, they will aim to compete and gain experience. A physical, organized side relying on aerial play and defensive teamwork.
Advancing from the group
New Zealand need a top-two finish in Group G 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 New Zealand in Spanish?+
Every New Zealand match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is New Zealand free to watch in Spanish?+
When New Zealand 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 New Zealand in?+
New Zealand is in Group G, alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran.
When does New Zealand play next?+
New Zealand's next match kicks off on Jun 16 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does New Zealand 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 New Zealand play today?+
If New Zealand 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 New Zealand on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch New Zealand 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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