Spain didn’t look like favorites last Monday. They looked lost.
Cape Verde, the underdog, stood tall. La Roja couldn’t break down their defense. The score stayed 0-0. Luis de la Fuente Castillo, head coach of Spain, likely woke up Sunday morning staring at his playbook, wondering where it all went wrong. He’s going to have to fix his lineup before it’s too late.
They face Saudi Arabia next. The Green Falcons. They’re well-organized. Don’t count them out just because they’re an “underdog.” Take a look at their opening game against Uruguay. They went ahead in the 41st-minute. Uruguay fought back. The match ended 1-1. Spain might find it surprisingly hard to score here.
The stage is Atlanta. Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The air will be thick with anticipation—or perhaps just humidity, depending on how you look at it. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 12 p.m. local time (ET).
That timing is tricky for everyone. If you are on the West Coast of the US or Canada, you’re watching at 9 a.m.? Good luck sleeping. In the UK, it’s 5 p.m., perfect for an early dinner. Down Under, Australians have to get up at 2 a.m. on Monday to watch this one. Really?
Where to Watch in the US
You want to watch the US Men’s National Team play every match? Or the World Cup from round of 16 onwards including the final? You need Fox. They hold the exclusive English broadcast rights for those high-stakes games. This Spain vs Saudi Arabia clash lands squarely on Fox.
FS1 picks up the rest. 34 more matches live on there.
If you don’t have cable, your options are solid but pricey.
- Fox One : The cheapest way in. It carries every match.
- YouTube TV, DirecTV MySports : Carry Fox and FS1 bundles.
- Fubo : Same channels, same package.
For Spanish commentary? Switch gears entirely. Peacock streams the coverage. It comes via Telemundo (for 92 games) and Universo (the remaining 12). You get Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos here, so if sound quality matters to you, this is the pick. Telemundo has this specific match.
Watching Abroad
Traveling? Staying home elsewhere?
In the UK, you’re lucky. It’s free. BBC and ITV share the duties. This match goes to BBC1. Start the stream at 4:30 p.m. BST for the lead-up, with kickoff at 5 p.m. You can also use BBC iPlayer. No subscription wall.
Australia gets it too, completely free on SBS. Every single match. Soccer fans Down Under have little to complain about here.
Canada? It’s a Bell Media house. Watch it in English on TSN or CTV. Switch to RDS for French. TSN Plus has the streaming rights if you prefer that route.
The VPN Route
Want to access content from home while you’re abroad? A VPN can bridge the gap. It encrypts your data, hides your IP, and stops your ISP from throttling speeds—especially handy on shaky hotel Wi-Fi.
But.
It’s not foolproof. Many streaming services ban VPNs. Fox? YouTube TV? They might detect the virtual private network and block the signal. Always check the Terms of Service. If they allow it, great. If not, you’ll get an error screen that says “Geo-blocked” or something similar.
Some sites promote free trials or deals, like ExpressVPN offering 73% off on longer plans, but the catch is usually compatibility with the platform you want to stream from. Do your homework first.
Spain needs a win. Saudi Arabia wants a draw or upset. The ball moves fast. The stakes are high.
Will La Roja wake up?
