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Spain and Mexico open Group F at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Monday, October 19 in Sale, Morocco, with kickoff at 11:00 AM ET (10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT). In the United States, it airs in English on FS2 and in Spanish on Universo, and streams in English on Fubo.
It is the toughest opener in the group: a rematch of the 2018 final, won by Spain, between the two-time champions and a Mexico side that arrives as Concacaf champion and the tournament’s 2025 bronze medalist.
| Match | Spain vs Mexico |
| Date | Monday, October 19, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT |
| Competition | FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, Group F |
| U.S. TV | FS2 (English), Universo (Spanish) |
| U.S. Stream | Fubo (English) |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Complex, Sale, Morocco |
Where to Watch Spain vs Mexico
FS2 has the match live in English at 11:00 AM ET. The channel carries FOX Sports’ U.S. coverage of this tournament and sits in the sports tier of most cable and satellite packages across the country.
Fubo streams the FS2 broadcast live, so subscribers can watch in English on televisions, phones, tablets and computers. FS2 is the channel carrying the match; Fubo is one way to stream it.
Spanish coverage is on Universo. Telemundo holds the exclusive U.S. Spanish-language rights to the tournament, and its official listings, together with NBCUniversal’s schedule, put this match on Universo, its Spanish-language sister network.
Spain vs Mexico is not one of the 19 group matches Telemundo Deportes is streaming free on its YouTube channel, and it is not on the Telemundo network either. Universo is the Spanish outlet, so no free Spanish stream is confirmed for this match.
Match Preview
Group F is the last group to open in Morocco, and it starts with its two heavyweights. Spain and Mexico hold the group’s pedigree, while Australia and Chile, who meet later on Monday, are expected to chase them.
The top two finishers in the group reach the Round of 16, and the four best third-placed teams across the tournament also advance. A win on Monday puts the winner in control of first place; a draw keeps both favorites on course.
Recent Form
Spain qualified through an unbeaten European qualifying campaign in which they averaged five goals a game, then reached the semifinals of the 2026 UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship in Northern Ireland in May.
Mexico’s road was just as clean. Miguel Gamero’s side won its Concacaf qualifying group with a perfect record, beating Costa Rica, Panama and Jamaica to arrive in Morocco as the confederation’s champion.
Team News
Spain coach Mila Martínez led her team to a perfect group stage at the 2025 World Cup before a Round of 16 defeat on penalties against France. Winger Iraia Fernández made UEFA’s Team of the Tournament at this year’s European Championship.
Mexico named a 21-player squad for Morocco that mixes Liga MX Femenil players with players based in the United States and Europe, and Gamero kept the core of the group that won the Concacaf qualifying tournament.
Head-to-Head
The meeting carries real history. Spain and Mexico contested the 2018 final in Uruguay, where Spain won to lift the first of their two world titles at this level, and Mexico’s runners-up finish remains the best result in their history at the tournament.
Key Storylines
A final rematch, eight years on. The 2018 final made Spain champions and Mexico runners-up, and both programs still measure themselves against that night. Monday’s opener is the first World Cup meeting between the two since.
Spain start as group favorites. Two world titles, a European semifinal in May and an unbeaten qualifying run make Spain the team to beat in Group F, and their possession game sets the standard Mexico must disrupt.
Mexico’s momentum is real. The 2025 bronze medal and a perfect qualifying run give Mexico genuine belief. A point or better on Monday puts them in a strong position before they face Chile on Thursday, October 22.
FAQ
Is Spain vs Mexico on Peacock?
No. Peacock streams selected tournament matches in Spanish as part of Telemundo’s coverage, but this match is not one of them. The Spanish coverage is on Universo television, and the English coverage is FS2 on television and Fubo streaming.
Can I watch Spain vs Mexico for free?
No confirmed free U.S. option exists for this match. Telemundo Deportes is streaming 19 group matches free on its YouTube channel, but Spain vs Mexico is not on that list, and FS2, Universo and Fubo are all paid services.
