How to watch Spain vs. Austria online for free from anywhere

The Round of 32 is playing out at the World Cup. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Spain vs. Austria, including free and global streaming options.

Spain heads into the Round of 32 following a surprising start to the group stage, in which Cabo Verde held the tournament favorites to a draw. Spain went on to win their next two games, leading them to the top of Group H. Austria came in second in Group J, trailing Argentina. The teams will duke it out in Southern California for a shot at advancing to the Round of 16.

Keep reading to learn the best global watch options for today's Spain vs. Austria match. If you're interested in tuning into the rest of the tournament, make sure to bookmark our where to watch the World Cup streaming guide.

Where to watch Spain vs. Austria for free

World Cup fans in several countries are in luck this year. There are tons of free options for all of the games, including Spain vs. Austria. This match is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK, SBS On Demand in Australia, Das Erste in Germany, RAI in Italy, and RTVE in Spain.

US viewers can watch at no immediate cost with a free trial from a live TV service, such as Fubo or YouTube TV.

How to watch Spain vs. Austria from anywhere

If you're away from the location where any of these streaming services work, don't worry. You can access the free options from anywhere with a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are easy-to-use apps that let people temporarily change the location on their devices so their favorite websites work from anywhere in the world. They're popular among those looking to keep up with their usual services while traveling abroad or hoping to boost their day-to-day cybersecurity and privacy.

NordVPN consistently ranks among the best VPNs we've tested. It's fast, user-friendly, and offers an impressive selection of global servers. Plus, it includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there's no sweat if it's not what you're looking for.

Where to watch Spain vs. Austria in the US

Spain vs. Austria, and much of the rest of the tournament, will air on FOX in the US. Other matches will be available through FS1. If you're a cord-cutter looking for a streaming service to watch the rest of the World Cup, you have several options.

Fubo Sports + News offers FOX, FS1, and around 27 other channels in its lineup. Subscriptions also unlock access to ESPN Unlimited. If you're looking for even more channels, FOX and FS1 are also available in Fubo's pricier Pro and Elite plans. Fubo plans start at $65 a month, but first-time customers can get at least $10 off their first month after a free trial.

YouTube TV carries FOX and FS1 in both its main and sports plans. The main plan typically costs $83 a month, but a limited-time deal can bring the first five months down to $68 a month for new customers. Similarly, the sports plan typically costs $65 a month, but new users can get $10 a month off their first 12 months. YouTube TV also typically offers a free trial for first-time customers.

Fans interested in Spanish-language coverage in the US will need to subscribe to Peacock. Sports-friendly plans start at $11 a month for Peacock Premium and unlock access to all 104 World Cup matches.

Where to watch Spain vs. Austria in the UK

BBC and ITV split coverage rights in the UK, but Spain vs. Austria is available through the BBC. This means fans will be able to live stream all the action for free with a BBC iPlayer account. Users just need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start watching.

Where to watch Spain vs. Austria in Australia

All World Cup games, including Spain vs. Austria, are available to live stream on SBS On Demand in Australia. This is a free streaming service that supports SBS channels and just requires account creation to use.

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