Lamine Yamal and Spain, the reigning World Cup champions, take on Luka Modric’s Croatia
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If you caught the soccer bug during the 2026 World Cup, there’s plenty of action to keep up with heading into the fall. A particularly dramatic Premier League season is underway, and the UEFA Nations League tournament sees Europe’s biggest heavyweights go head-to-head.
The Nations League includes some matchups we didn’t get to see during the World Cup. Reigning champions Spain will take on Croatia, one of five nations to reach a World Cup final without winning. It’ll be something of a clash of generations, with the 19-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal facing off against the 41-year-old Luka Modrić, Croatia’s most-decorated footballer.
At a Glance: Where to Watch Spain vs. Croatia
- Channel: FS1
- Date, Time: Sept. 29, 2:45 p.m. ET
- Streaming (Free trial): DirecTV, YouTube TV, Fubo, Fox One
If you’re looking to stream the game live, it airs in the U.S. on FS1 in English and ViX in Spanish. The match kicks off at 2:45 p.m ET, and takes place at Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia. Soccer fans can catch the action with a five-day free trial to a live-TV streaming service like DirecTV or Fubo. Fox One is another option and includes a three-day free trial.
Where to Watch Spain vs. Croatia
The game airs live in the U.S. on FS1 in English and ViX in Spanish. You can get FS1 with a free trial to a live-TV streaming service that carries it. Here are a few options.
DirecTV
DirecTV includes FS1 in its Choice package, which is available with a five-day free trial. New subscribers can also get a discount on their first month’s subscription after the trial period ends.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV has a range of plans to choose from; the Sports plan includes FS1 and includes a two-day free trial. The plan starts at $45/mo. with an introductory offer, while the full price is $65/mo. The most comprehensive plan starts at $60/mo., with a regular price of $83/mo.
Fubo
Fubo’s free trial varies, and the streaming service is currently offering a one-day trial. That said, it’s one of the best options for sports fans. Both FS1 and FS2 are included in the Sports + News and Core plans.
Spain vs. Croatia: What to Know
Croatia and Spain both remain undefeated in their group matches, with the former beating Czechia 2-1 and the latter triumphing over England 3-2, including a goal from Yamal within the first three minutes.
The last time the teams met was in 2024, with Spain beating Croatia 3-0. The reigning World Cup champs are unsurprisingly the favorites heading into the matchup, whose technical, possession-heavy style of play has proven hard for other countries to crack.
Teams in the Nations League are split into four Leagues, which are further split into groups. League A includes the most successful teams; France and Italy are in Group 1, Germany and Netherlands are in Group 2, Spain and Croatia are in Group 3, and Portugal and Norway are in Group 4.
The League phase ends in mid-November, followed by quarterfinals in March 2027 and the finals in June.
