With the completion of the qualifying phase, the 2026 World Cup—held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada—is progressing towards the knockout stage. As the tournament advances, the number of participating teams will be halved in the upcoming days. The round of 32 is fast approaching, with 32 teams still in contention, but soon only 16 will remain.
Matches Available for Free on RTVE
As is tradition, RTVE will broadcast several matches during this phase, allowing fans to watch four encounters on open channels. Among these matches is, of course, the eagerly awaited game featuring Spain. One match has already been played, specifically the South Africa-Canada game, leaving three more matches to enjoy.
Upcoming Open Matches
- Sunday, June 28: South Africa vs. Canada (Canada won 1-0).
- Monday, June 29, at 19:00: Brazil vs. Japan.
- Tuesday, June 30, at 23:00: France vs. Sweden.
- Thursday, July 2, at 21:00: Spain vs. Austria.
Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the action for free, featuring renowned teams like France and Brazil, both of whom are favorites to progress far in the tournament.
Furthermore, it’s worth noting that all matches during the tournament will be available for viewing on Dazn, which will provide coverage for all games in the knockout stage.
Matches Available Exclusively on Dazn
For soccer aficionados interested in more matches, here is the list of knockouts that will be exclusively available on Dazn:
- Monday, June 29, at 22:30: Germany vs. Paraguay.
- Tuesday, June 30, at 03:00: Netherlands vs. Morocco.
- Tuesday, June 30, at 19:00: Ivory Coast vs. Norway.
- Wednesday, July 1, at 03:00: Mexico vs. Ecuador.
- Wednesday, July 1, at 18:00: England vs. DR Congo.
- Wednesday, July 1, at 22:00: Belgium vs. Senegal.
- Thursday, July 2, at 02:00: USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Friday, July 3, at 01:00: Portugal vs. Croatia.
- Friday, July 3, at 05:00: Switzerland vs. Algeria.
- Friday, July 3, at 20:00: Australia vs. Egypt.
- Saturday, July 4, at 00:00: Argentina vs. Cape Verde.
- Saturday, July 4, at 03:30: Colombia vs. Ghana.
With this blend of free broadcasts on RTVE and additional coverage on Dazn, soccer fans in Spain can look forward to an exciting knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.