View options for streaming Spain vs Bulgaria's World Cup 2026 qualifier match for free and on television, along with the precise start time.
The Spanish national football team, current European champions and League of Nations runners-up, are gearing up for their first test on the road to the 2026 World Cup. On Thursday, September 4, they will face Bulgaria at the National Stadium Vasil Levski in Sofia, Bulgaria.
This isn't the first time these two teams have met at this venue. The same location played host to their match on September 4, 2025. The match will be broadcast live on La 1 on TVE, with live updates and post-match analysis available on ABC.es. For those unable to watch the game on television, the match can also be streamed via the RTVE Play platform, but access is only for registered users or subscribers.
Spain's team is aiming to qualify for the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They find themselves in a qualifying group with Bulgaria, Turkey, and Georgia. The Bulgarian team, ranked 84th in the FIFA ranking, has not been to a World Cup since 1998.
Jesús Rodríguez is set to make his debut with the senior Spanish team, while two heavyweights, Carvajal and Rodri, have returned to the squad after overcoming serious injuries. The match at the Vasil Levski Stadium will be a crucial step for Spain's team in the World Cup qualifying phase.
The stadium, with a capacity for 43,000 spectators, promises an electric atmosphere. Fans are encouraged to support their team as they strive for World Cup qualification. Stream the match live or tune in to La 1 on TVE to catch all the action. This is a match not to be missed for football enthusiasts worldwide.