Spain will being their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a trip to Bulgaria on Thursday.
The 2024 Euro winners were on the brink of winning the 2025 UEFA Nations League; however, they lost out to Portugal on penalties. Now they will strive to qualify for the World Cup and bring home the trophy they last won in 2010.
On the other hand, Bulgaria missed out on qualification from League C to League B due to a 4-2 aggregate loss in the promotional playoffs to the Republic of Ireland.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Bulgaria vs. Spain live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this World Cup qualifier match in the U.S.:
TV channel: Fox Sports 2
Live stream: Fubo, Fox Sports App
This match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox Sports 2 in the US. Streaming options are available on Fubo and Fox Sports App.
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What time does Bulgaria vs. Spain kick off?
This World Cup qualifier clash takes place at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria and kicks off on Thursday, September 4 at 9:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Sep. 4 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Sep. 4 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Sep. 4 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Sep. 4 | 11:45 a.m. |
Key UEFA World Cup qualifier fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, September 4
- Slovakia vs. Germany (2:45 p.m.)
- Bulgaria vs. Spain (2:45 p.m.)
- Netherlands vs. Poland (2:45 p.m.)
Friday, September 5
- Ukraine vs. France (2:45 p.m.)
- Italy vs. Estonia (2:45 p.m.)
Saturday, September 6
- Portugal vs. Armenia (12:00 p.m.)
- England vs. Andorra (12:00 p.m.)