The World Cup quarterfinals are underway. We've scoured the international viewing options to highlight everything you need to know about how to watch Spain vs. Belgium, including free and global streaming options.
Spain and Belgium will meet in Southern California to duke it out in the quarterfinals. After narrowly defeating Portugal in the 91st minute days ago, this is Spain's first appearance beyond the last 16 since winning the World Cup in 2010. Belgium is hitting form at the perfect time after an inconsistent group phase, having just pulled off a high-profile, definitive, 4-1 victory over the United States, all while resting one of their best players in Kevin De Bruyne.
It's safe to say that it's shaping up to be a can't-miss European showdown, and we're here to make sure you know how to tune in. Keep reading to explore some of the best global watch options. If you're hoping to tune into the rest of the tournament, you can check out our massive where to watch the World Cup streaming guide.
Where to watch Spain vs. Belgium for free
World Cup fans in several countries are in luck this year. There are tons of free options for all of the games, including Spain vs. Belgium. This match is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK, SBS On Demand in Australia, RTVE in Spain, Rai Play in Italy, ZDF in Germany, and Tabii in Turkey.
US viewers can watch at no immediate cost with a free trial from a live TV service, such as Fubo or YouTube TV.
How to watch Spain vs. Belgium from anywhere
If you're away from the location where any of these streaming services work, don't worry. You can access the free options from anywhere with a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are easy-to-use apps that let people temporarily change the location on their devices so their favorite websites work from anywhere in the world. They're popular among those looking to keep up with their usual services while traveling abroad or hoping to boost their day-to-day cybersecurity and privacy.
NordVPN consistently ranks among the best VPNs we've tested. It's fast, user-friendly, and offers an impressive selection of global servers. Plus, it includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there's no sweat if it's not what you're looking for.
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Where to watch Spain vs. Belgium in the US
Spain vs. Belgium, and much of the rest of the tournament, will air on FOX in the US. Other matches will be available through FS1. If you're a cord-cutter looking for a streaming service to watch the rest of the World Cup, you have several options.
Fubo Sports + News offers FOX, FS1, and around 28 other channels in its lineup. Subscriptions also unlock access to ESPN Unlimited. If you're looking for even more channels, FOX and FS1 are also available in Fubo's pricier Core and Ultra plans. Fubo plans start at $65 a month, but first-time customers can get at least $10 off their first month after a free trial.
YouTube TV carries FOX and FS1 in both its main and sports plans. The main plan typically costs $83 a month, but a limited-time deal can bring the first five months down to $68 a month for new customers. Similarly, the sports plan typically costs $65 a month, but new users can get $10 a month off their first 12 months. YouTube TV also typically offers a free trial for first-time customers.
Fans interested in Spanish-language coverage in the US will need to subscribe to Peacock. Sports-friendly plans start at $11 a month for Peacock Premium and unlock access to all 104 World Cup matches.
Where to watch Spain vs. Belgium in the UK
BBC and ITV split coverage rights in the UK, but Spain vs. Belgium is available on the BBC. This means fans will be able to live stream all of the action for free with a BBC iPlayer account. Users just need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start watching.
Where to watch Spain vs. Belgium in Australia
All World Cup games, including Spain vs. Belgium, are available to live stream on SBS On Demand in Australia. This is a free streaming service that supports SBS channels and just requires account creation to use.
Where to watch Spain vs. Belgium in Italy
The full World Cup tournament live streams on DAZN in Italy, but a handful of games are available on RAI, including today's Spain vs. Belgium match. Rai Play is a free streaming option, and users just need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start streaming.
Where to watch Spain vs. Belgium in Spain
All World Cup games stream on DAZN in Spain, but a select number of matches will also be available for free through RTVE. Spain vs. Belgium is among those shown through RTVE. The broadcaster's streaming counterpart is completely free and simply requires account creation to use.
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