🇵🇹 How to watch Portugal at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Portugal reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia. Portugal have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run. Much of the attention will fall on Cristiano Ronaldo, the team's marquee name.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch Portugal 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 Portugal without cable
You do not need cable to follow Portugal. 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 Portugal in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Portugal's road to the World Cup
Portugal qualified leaning on a golden generation with great squad depth. Portugal reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have landed in Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Portugal key players
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Captain and record scorer, a presence in the box
- Bruno Fernandes — Creative midfielder providing assists and goals
- Bernardo Silva — Technical playmaker with control and flair
- Rafael Leao — Fast, powerful winger down the left
- Ruben Dias — Leading center-back, solidity and leadership in defense
Portugal fixtures
In the group stage, Portugal play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Wednesday Jun 17, Portugal face DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. On Tuesday Jun 23, Portugal face Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. On Saturday Jun 27, Portugal face Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Portugal in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 1:00 PMJun 17 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 11:00 AMJun 17 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 2:00 PMJun 17 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 12:00 PMJun 17 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 10:00 AMJun 17 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 7:00 PMJun 17 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 1:00 PMJun 23 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 11:00 AMJun 23 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 2:00 PMJun 23 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 12:00 PMJun 23 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 10:00 AMJun 23 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 7:00 PMJun 23 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 7:30 PMJun 27 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 5:30 PMJun 27 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 8:30 PMJun 27 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 6:30 PMJun 27 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 4:30 PMJun 27 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 1:30 AMJun 28 |
What to expect from Portugal
Contenders to go far thanks to their individual talent and experience. Attacking, possession-based play with creativity in the final third.
Advancing from the group
Portugal need a top-two finish in Group K 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 Portugal in Spanish?+
Every Portugal match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Portugal free to watch in Spanish?+
When Portugal 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 Portugal in?+
Portugal is in Group K, alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
When does Portugal play next?+
Portugal's next match kicks off on Jun 17 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Portugal 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 Portugal play today?+
If Portugal 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 Portugal on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Portugal 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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