🇶🇦 How to watch Qatar at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Qatar reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have been drawn into Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland. Qatar 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 Qatar 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 Qatar without cable
You do not need cable to follow Qatar. 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 Qatar in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Qatar's road to the World Cup
Qatar qualified through the Asian confederation (AFC) after contesting the qualifiers. It returns to a World Cup, this time earning its place on the pitch.
Qatar reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have landed in Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Qatar key players
- Akram Afif — Winger and attacking figurehead, the most decisive player
- Almoez Ali — Goalscoring centre-forward, the main reference in the box
- Hassan Al-Haydos — Experienced attacking midfielder and dressing-room leader
Qatar fixtures
In the group stage, Qatar play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Saturday Jun 13, Qatar face Switzerland at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. On Thursday Jun 18, Qatar face Canada at BC Place in Vancouver. On Wednesday Jun 24, Qatar face Bosnia and Herzegovina at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Qatar in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 3:00 PMJun 13 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 1:00 PMJun 13 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 4:00 PMJun 13 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 2:00 PMJun 13 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 12:00 PMJun 13 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 9:00 PMJun 13 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 6:00 PMJun 18 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 4:00 PMJun 18 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 7:00 PMJun 18 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 5:00 PMJun 18 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 3:00 PMJun 18 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 12:00 AMJun 19 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 3:00 PMJun 24 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 1:00 PMJun 24 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 4:00 PMJun 24 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 2:00 PMJun 24 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 12:00 PMJun 24 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 9:00 PMJun 24 |
What to expect from Qatar
In Group B it goes in as the least favoured side against Switzerland, Canada and Bosnia. Taking points would be a step forward from previous appearances. An organised, technical block that looks to combine and attack through its wingers.
Advancing from the group
Qatar need a top-two finish in Group B 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 Qatar in Spanish?+
Every Qatar match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Qatar free to watch in Spanish?+
When Qatar 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 Qatar in?+
Qatar is in Group B, alongside Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland.
When does Qatar play next?+
Qatar's next match kicks off on Jun 13 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Qatar 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 Qatar play today?+
If Qatar 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 Qatar on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Qatar 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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