Spain vs Iraq is set to ignite the Estadio Municipal de Riazor in A Coruña on April 6, 2026. This International Friendly is no ordinary warm-up — La Roja are tuning up for a serious World Cup title charge, and Iraq are preparing for their first World Cup in 40 years.
Match Preview
Spain head into the 2026 World Cup as one of the bookmakers’ favourites, with Luis de la Fuente‘s side chasing their second world title since 2010. La Roja are the reigning European champions after winning Euro 2024, and they went through 2026 World Cup qualification unbeaten (W5 D1), topping their group ahead of Turkey, Georgia and Bulgaria.
Spain have lost just one of their last 28 international matches across all competitions over the past 27 months (W22 D5) — that sole defeat came on penalties against Portugal in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final. They look to extend their unbeaten home run to 17 games, though they were held to a 0-0 draw by Egypt in their most recent home fixture in March.
Iraq are preparing for just their second-ever World Cup appearance and their first since Mexico 1986. Under Australian coach Graham Arnold, the Lions of Mesopotamia have won nine of their last 14 international matches (D2 L3). They sealed their World Cup spot by beating Bolivia 2-1 in an inter-confederation playoff, and most recently beat Andorra 1-0 in a friendly. Iraq face a daunting Group I campaign against France, Senegal and Norway.
The only previous head-to-head between these two nations came at the 2009 Confederations Cup, where Spain won 1-0 thanks to a David Villa strike.
Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 21:00 CET at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor in A Coruña, Spain. Check your local kickoff time below:
- 20:00 GMT — United Kingdom, Portugal, Ireland
- 21:00 CET — Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Norway
- 22:00 EET — Ukraine, Romania, Finland
- 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT — United States
- 16:00 ART — Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru
- 23:00 Baghdad Time — Iraq
How to Watch Online & on TV
Spain vs Iraq is broadcast across dozens of countries via dedicated sports channels and streaming platforms. In Spain, the match airs free-to-air on TVE La 1 and streams via RTVE Play at no cost. Across Africa, SuperSport, GOtv Football and DStv Now carry the fixture — DStv and GOtv require an active subscription. In Latin America, Disney+ streams the match, requiring a paid Disney+ subscription. In Scandinavia, Viaplay holds rights in Sweden and Norway, also behind a subscription paywall. Ukraine viewers can stream via Megogo, which offers both free and paid tiers.
| Country | Official Broadcaster/Stream |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | TVE La 1, RTVE Play |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | TVE La 1, RTVE Play |
| 🇫🇷 France | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sport TV2 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Viaplay |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Urheilu 3 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | TV2, Viaplay |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | TV2 Den |
| 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands | TV2 Den |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | DAZN Aus |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Polsat Pre 1 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Prima 2, Digi 2 |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Megogo |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Disney+ P Chi |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Disney+ P Chi |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | Disney+ P Chi |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | Disney+ P Sur |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Disney+ P Sur |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | Disney+ P Sur |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | Al Iraqiya Sports, Almanasa, Al Rabiaa |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | GOtv Football, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇩 DR Congo | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | GOtv Football, DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | GOtv Football, DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇿 Eswatini | SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | GOtv Football, DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | DStv Now, GOtv Football, SuperSport Football Plus, SS Maximo |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | SuperSport Football Plus, DStv Now, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | SuperSport Football Plus, GOtv Football, SS Maximo |
How to Watch Anywhere with VPN
If you’re travelling abroad on April 6 and your usual broadcaster is geo-blocked, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) lets you bypass regional restrictions and access your home stream from anywhere in the world. A VPN masks your real IP address and routes your connection through a server in your chosen country, making streaming platforms think you’re back home.
Follow these steps to get set up:
- Step 1: Choose a reputable VPN provider and download the app — available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and most Smart TVs.
- Step 2: Open the app and connect to a server in a country where the match is broadcast (e.g., connect to a Spanish server to access RTVE Play for free).
- Step 3: Open your streaming platform (RTVE Play, Viaplay, Disney+, etc.), log in with your existing account, and stream Spain vs Iraq live.
Make sure your VPN subscription is active before kick-off at 21:00 CET. Free VPNs often have speed limitations that can affect stream quality — a paid service delivers a more reliable experience.
How to Watch at Sportsbooks
Several online sportsbooks offer live streaming of international football fixtures, including friendlies, directly on their platforms — often at no extra cost if you hold a funded account. This is a great option if your country’s broadcaster requires a premium subscription you don’t have.
Here’s how to access live match streaming via a sportsbook:
- Step 1: Register — Sign up for an account at a sportsbook that covers international football streaming. The registration process typically takes under five minutes.
- Step 2: Deposit — Fund your account with the minimum required deposit. Most platforms activate streaming rights once your account has a positive balance or a recent bet placed.
- Step 3: Find the stream — Navigate to the football or live sports section, locate Spain vs Iraq, and look for the Play or Watch Live icon next to the fixture.
- Step 4: Watch — Click the icon and the stream launches directly in your browser or the sportsbook’s mobile app, available on iOS and Android.
Always check the sportsbook’s terms regarding streaming eligibility in your region, as availability varies by country.
Don’t miss a minute of Spain vs Iraq on April 6, 2026. This is La Roja’s final home send-off before the World Cup — the stakes are real and the atmosphere at the Riazor will be electric. Catch all the action live, then head back to TipsGG for full post-match analysis, player ratings and tournament coverage.