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Spain Faces Toughest Test Yet in World Cup Qualifiers Against Türkiye
Sep
Spain, fresh off their UEFA Nations League final disappointment, are gearing up for their most formidable challenge in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. After a comfortable opening victory, the European champions travel to Türkiye for a clash that promises to be a true test of their credentials.
La Roja’s Road to North America
While Spain couldn’t replicate their Euro 2024 success in the Nations League final, losing to Portugal on penalties, their focus has quickly shifted to securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup in North America. Considered among the favourites for the tournament, their qualifying journey began with a straightforward 3-0 win over Bulgaria.
However, Sunday night’s encounter in Konya, Türkiye, presents a significantly more complex challenge. The Euro 2024 quarter-finalists boast a wealth of emerging talent and will be eager to secure their first victory over the Spanish since 1967.
Match Details: Kick-off Time and Venue
Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating this intriguing World Cup qualifier, which rounds off the weekend’s international fixtures. Here are the essential details:
- Location: Konya, Türkiye
- Stadium: Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Stadyumu
- Date: Sunday, September 7
- Kick-off Time: 7:45 p.m. BST / 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT
- Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG)
- VAR: Jarred Gillett (AUS/ENG)
How to Watch Türkiye vs. Spain: TV and Live Stream Information
For those eager to catch all the action, streaming options for Sunday evening’s clash are somewhat limited:
- United Kingdom: Amazon Prime Video will cover the fixture for subscribers. An additional payment of £2.49 is required to access Amazon’s stream.
- United States: ViX, a streaming service owned by TelevisaUnivision, is your sole route. Their coverage of the qualifier will be in Spanish.
- Mexico: Sky Sports Mexico and Sky+ will broadcast the match.
- Canada: No broadcasters are currently listed.
For a comprehensive list of international broadcasters, you can refer to Sports Illustrated’s guide.
What’s Next for Both Nations?
Both Türkiye and Spain will conclude their September international breaks early, returning to action in just over a month’s time. Group E qualifying continues with Spain hosting Georgia, a team they defeated 4-1 in the Euro 2024 round of 16, followed by a match against Bulgaria.
Türkiye, meanwhile, will travel to Bulgaria on October 11 before hosting the reverse fixture against Georgia. The Turks began their campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over their neighbours, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of their World Cup qualifying journey.
