The road to the FIFA World Cup begins for Bulgaria and Spain as the two nations face off in a crucial UEFA World Cup Qualification Round 1 clash. The Group E showdown will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, with both teams eager to start their qualifying campaigns on the right note.
Match Details
- Matchup: Bulgaria vs. Spain
- Competition: World Cup Qualification – UEFA 1st Round, Group E
- Date: Thursday, September 4
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Venue: Stadion Vasil Levski, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Broadcast Channels (U.S.): FS2, Vix Premium Deportes 9, FOX Sports
- Streaming: fuboTV
How to Watch
Fans in the United States can tune in on FS2, Vix Premium Deportes 9, or FOX Sports. For streaming, the match will be available live on fuboTV, offering complete coverage in both English and Spanish.
Team Form
- Bulgaria: Coming off a heavy 4-0 defeat to Greece, but managed a 2-2 draw with Cyprus in recent fixtures. Consistency has been an issue, but playing at home in Sofia could provide a much-needed boost.
- Spain: Enter the match in strong form. They recently played to a 2-2 draw with Portugal before a thrilling 5-4 victory over France. Spain’s attack remains one of the most dangerous in Europe, and they’ll be heavy favorites to collect three points.
Why This Match Matters
For Bulgaria, earning points at home is critical to keeping their qualification hopes alive. For Spain, it’s about establishing dominance early in Group E and avoiding any slip-ups against lower-ranked opponents. With over 19,000 fan votes already cast in pre-match polls, Spain is seen as the overwhelming favorite—but World Cup qualifying is rarely predictable.
