🇰🇷 How to watch South Korea at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
South Korea reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have been drawn into Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and Czechia. South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korea without cable
You do not need cable to follow South Korea. 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 South Korea in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
South Korea's road to the World Cup
South Korea qualified through the Asian confederation (AFC), where it is usually among the powerhouses. It arrives with a competitive generation led by its Europe-based stars.
South Korea reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have landed in Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and Czechia, where the group path will decide how far they go.
South Korea key players
- Son Heung-min — Captain, star winger and the country's top reference
- Kim Min-jae — Dominant centre-back, the bedrock of the defence
- Lee Kang-in — Creative attacking midfielder with talent for the final pass
- Hwang Hee-chan — Quick winger and forward, dangerous on the counter
South Korea fixtures
In the group stage, South Korea play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Thursday Jun 11, South Korea face Czechia at Estadio Akron in Zapopan (Guadalajara). On Thursday Jun 18, South Korea face Mexico at Estadio Akron in Zapopan (Guadalajara).
On Wednesday Jun 24, South Korea face South Africa at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe (Monterrey). Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow South Korea in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 10:00 PMJun 11 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 8:00 PMJun 11 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 11:00 PMJun 11 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 9:00 PMJun 11 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 7:00 PMJun 11 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 4:00 AMJun 12 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 11:00 PMJun 18 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 9:00 PMJun 18 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 12:00 AMJun 19 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 10:00 PMJun 18 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 8:00 PMJun 18 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 5:00 AMJun 19 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 9:00 PMJun 24 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 7:00 PMJun 24 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 10:00 PMJun 24 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 8:00 PMJun 24 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 6:00 PMJun 24 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 3:00 AMJun 25 |
What to expect from South Korea
In Group A it competes head to head for one of the top spots and began by beating Czechia 2-1. It aims to reach the knockout rounds. Physical intensity, high pressing and directness built around the talent of its attackers.
Advancing from the group
South Korea need a top-two finish in Group A 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 South Korea in Spanish?+
Every South Korea match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is South Korea free to watch in Spanish?+
When South Korea 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 South Korea in?+
South Korea is in Group A, alongside Mexico, South Africa and Czechia.
When does South Korea play next?+
South Korea's next match kicks off on Jun 11 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does South Korea 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 South Korea play today?+
If South Korea 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 South Korea on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch South Korea 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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