All eyes will be on the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia on the evening of Thursday, September 4, 2025, as the Spanish national team begins its journey in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a strong match against Bulgaria, opening the Group 5 competition.

The Spanish team enters the match buoyed by their Euro 2024 championship title and aims to achieve a perfect start that gives them an early advantage at the top of the group, relying on the experience of their players and their technical and physical readiness.

The Bulgarian team is counting on the enthusiasm of its fans in Sofia to unsettle the visitors and try to achieve a positive result against the European champions, especially since the match represents an important test before Spain’s clash with Turkey in the second round.

The Spain vs Bulgaria match will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with kickoff at 9:45 PM Cairo and Mecca time.

The Qatari network beIN Sports will broadcast the match live to audiences in the Middle East and North Africa, as it is the exclusive broadcaster of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Match details can also be followed moment by moment via the 365Scores app.

The Bulgaria match is an important stage for “La Roja” before their trip to Istanbul to face the Turkish national team in the next round, making the Spanish coach and players required to deliver a convincing performance that reflects their readiness for early qualification.