Luis de la Fuente’s Spain will look to get their World Cup 2026 qualification campaign off to a winning start as they travel to Sofia to take on a Bulgaria team looking to arrest a concerning decline.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are.
Currently No. 2 in the world rankings, Spain will hope to bounce back from an agonising penalty shoot-out defeat to Portugal in the Nations League final back in June.
While Bulgaria was once something of a mainstay at World Cups, it’s now been 27 years since the country last qualified for football’s most prestigious tournament. Recent results suggest it will struggle to end that run, having been thrashed 4-0 by Greece in a friendly back in June, with Ilian Iliev’s team managing just one victory from their last eight matches.
Bulgaria takes on Spain at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia on Thursday, Aug. 4. Kickoff is set for 9:45 p.m. EEST local time. That makes it a 8:45 p.m. CET start across Europe, a 7:45 p.m. BST kickoff in the UK, and a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada. For viewers in Australia, the game gets underway at 4:45 a.m. AEST on Friday morning.
Livestream the Bulgaria vs. Spain match in the US
Today’s game is on Fox Soccer 2. If you don’t have the channel as part of your cable lineup, there’s a number of online alternatives, with all the major live TV streaming services carrying Fox Sports 2. You can also stream games broadcast on Fox with the new Fox One streaming app.
All the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
How to watch the Bulgaria vs. Spain match online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the World Cup qualifier action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
Livestream the Bulgaria vs. Spain match in the UK
Amazon Prime Video is showing this World Cup qualifier clash live in the UK via pay-per-view.
Livestream the Bulgaria vs. Spain match in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this match on streaming service Stan Sport.
Livestream the Bulgaria vs. Spain match in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming soccer may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.