Spain vs Portugal live stream: how to watch 2022 Nations League football online from anywhere and on TV, team news

By Kevin Lynch
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European giants start their Nations League campaign in Seville

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The Nations League may still be in its infancy, but Spain vs Portugal is a glamour group stage clash that brings the UEFA football competition into sharp focus this evening. The two sides have already put their mark on the tournament. Portugal were crowned winners in the inaugural Nations League back in 2019 while Spain came close to matching that feat last year after finishing as runners-up to France.

The team sheets are in and Cristiano Ronaldo starts on the bench for Portugal, with Rafael Leao and Andre Silva leading the line, with the visitors attacking threat bolstered by Bruno Fernandes, Otavio and Bernardo Silva. The hosts meanwhile begin the game with a forward line of Alvaro Morata, Pablo Sarabia and Ferran Torres

Kick-off is at 7.45pm local time on today. Read on to find out how to watch a Spain vs Portugal live stream no matter where you are in the world.

Spain vs Portugal live stream

Date: Thursday, June 2

Kick-off time: 7.45pm BST / 2.45pm ET / 11.45am PT /  4.45am AEST / 6.45am NZST

Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarín, Seville

Live stream:  Premier Sports (opens in new tab) (UK) | Fox Sports (US) | Optus Sport (AU) | Sky Sport (NZ) | RTVE.es (opens in new tab) (ESP)

Watch from anywhere: Try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free (opens in new tab)

Spain come into this tie off the back of a five-game winning streak that has seen them concede just one goal. Their most recent victory was a 5-0 friendly trouncing of Iceland back in March.

Portugal are meanwhile on something of a high after after booking their spot at the 2022 World Cup, following a 2-0 play-off final victory over North Macedonia.

League A Group 2 looks a tricky pool, though, with it also including the Czech Republic and Switzerland, meaning both teams will want to make a strong opening statement in this first match.

You can watch the game free on RTVE.es (opens in new tab) in Spanish but read on to find out how to watch a Spain vs Portugal live stream from wherever you are.

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How to watch Spain vs Portugal: live stream soccer in the US

Fox Sports (opens in new tab)

Soccer fans based in the US can tune in to this big Nations League clash on Fox Sports (opens in new tab). 

If you get the channel as part of your cable package, you can also watch the action unfold on Fox Sports' streaming platform (opens in new tab), though you'll have to enter your cable provider’s credentials.

How to watch 2022 Nations League without cable

There are plenty of over-the-top TV streaming services you can use too. Of the many options, we think Sling TV is the best fit for most soccer fans' need (opens in new tab)s, with its Blue package offering Fox Sports. 

Sling Blue usually costs $35 per month, but new subscribers can get a fantastic bargain - right now you can save big bucks with this Sling TV deal, which lets you get a whole month of Sling Blue for half price (opens in new tab).

Another great option is FuboTV (opens in new tab). It's a much more comprehensive cable replacement, and carries more than 100 channels including Fox, CBS and ESPN.

Prices start at $69.99.

If you subscribe to Sling, FuboTV, or any other US streaming service and find yourself unable to access coverage because you're out of the country, consider using a VPN as outlined below - of the many options, we rate ExpressVPN as the best of the best (opens in new tab).

How to watch Spain vs Portugal from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your regular coverage of the game, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching an Spain vs Portugal live stream in particular parts of the world.

They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.

Use a VPN to watch an Spain vs Portugal live stream from anywhere

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We've put all of the major VPN services to the test and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute best of the bunch. It's compatible with loads of devices including iOS, Android, Amazon Fire Stick, PlayStation, Apple TV and such, and we found it secure, speedy and simple-to-use. 

Another great perk is the fact that it comes with a 30-day money back guarantee and 3-months FREE, so you can see if it's right for you with no strings attached.

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Once you've downloaded the software, just follow the prompts to install it then select the location you want to relocate your IP address to - it really is that easy.

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How to watch an Spain vs Portugal live stream in the UK

Premier Sports (opens in new tab)

This big Nations League match-up kicks off at 7.45pm BST on Thursday evening, and Premier Sports (opens in new tab) has the rights to it in the UK, with the game being broadcast on Premier Sports 2.

Premier Sports is available on TV from £9.99 per month through Sky (opens in new tab) and from £12.99 per month through Virgin Media (opens in new tab).

The network also has its own streaming-only options available, costing £12.99 for the full works including Premier Sports 1 and 2, Free Sports, LaLiga TV, and Box Nation; or £7.99 per month for La Liga TV only.

If you're outside the UK, don't worry about geo-blocks on your account – simply download and install a good VPN (opens in new tab) and follow the instructions below to live stream the action just as you would if you were at home.

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How to watch Spain vs Portugal: live stream football in Australia

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Optus Sport (opens in new tab) has exclusive rights to show Spain vs Portugal live in Australia, but be warned that kick-off is set for 4.45am AEST on Friday morning. 

You can stream Optus Sport coverage via your mobile, PC or tablet, and can also access the service on Fetch TV, Chromecast or Apple TV.

Anyone who isn't already signed up to the Optus telecommunications network can also take advantage of monthly subscriptions to Optus Sport. The service is available for $14.99 per month and can be accessed via Google Play or the App Store.

If you're outside Australia and want to tune in to Optus Sport, you can use one of the top VPNs (opens in new tab) and watch the coverage from another nation.

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How to watch Spain vs Portugal: live stream football in New Zealand

Sky Sport (opens in new tab)

Sky Sport (opens in new tab) is showing the Spain vs Portugal game in New Zealand, with kick-off set for 6.45am NZST on Friday morning. 

Sky Sport subscribers can live stream the game via the Sky Go service, while cord-cutters and anyone else can try the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform - where a weekly pass costs just $19.99. 

Anyone in New Zealand from abroad or vice-versa can use the VPN route (opens in new tab) outlined earlier to access their preferred coverage just like they would at home.

Kevin Lynch
Kevin Lynch

Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author of Steve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former Technology Editor for the Daily Mirror. He has also served as editor of GuinnessWorldRecords.com (opens in new tab) and has been a member of the judging panel for the BAFTA British Academy Video Game Awards. Alongside reviewing the latest AV gear, smartphones and computers, Kevin also specialises in music tech and can often be found putting the latest DAWs, MIDI controllers and guitar modellers through their paces. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, Kevin is also a lifelong West Ham fan for his troubles.

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