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Spain vs. Bulgaria kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the World Cup qualifier on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

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Spain will look to take one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Bulgaria in their next qualifier.

La Roja continued their perfect start to their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Georgia in their previous qualifier, which sees them lead the group with nine points.

On the other hand, Bulgaria are heavily at risk of missing out on next year's World Cup qualification after losing their opening three matches, including a 6-1 defeat to Turkey in their last outing.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Spain vs. Bulgarialive stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this World Cup qualifier in the U.S.:

TV channel: Fox One
Live stream: Fubo, Fox Soccer Plus

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What time does Spain vs. Bulgariakick off?

This World Cup qualifier takes place at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium in Valladolid, Spain, and kicks off on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:45 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

	Date	Kickoff time
Eastern Time	Tuesday, October 14	2:45 p.m.
Central Time	Tuesday, October 14	1:45 p.m.
Mountain Time	Tuesday, October 14	12:45 p.m.
Pacific Time	Tuesday, October 14	11:45 a.m.

Spain vs. Bulgaria lineups, team news

Spain will come into this clash against Bulgaria facing injury concerns to key players including Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Nico Williams and Gavi while Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo is also sidelined.

Despite the key absences, Spain has showed real quality and depth especially in midfield and attack as seen in their 2-0 win over Georgia.

De La Fuente is likely to stick to same XI which started against Caucasus side.

Premier League duo Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Merino likely to start in central midfield.

The back four of Cucurella, Cubarsi, Le Normand and Porro remains intact, while FerranTorres, MikelOyarzabal, and YeremyPino could lead the forward line

Spain predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Simon (GK) — Porro, Le Normand, Cubarsi, Cucurella —Merino, Zubimendi, Pedri — Torres, Oyarzabal, Pino

Injured:Yamal, Rodri, Williams, Gavi, Olmo
Suspended:None

Bulgaria will look for a stronger defensive display when they meet Spain with head coach Dimitrov likely to make changes after the 6-1 defeat to Turkiye.

Svetoslav Vutsov is expected to start in goal after Dimitar Mitov’s struggles while Vladimir Nikolov should lead the line again as he searches for his first international goal.

Kiril Despodov could drop deeper to offer more support in transition. The backline is set to stay compact, with ValeriBozhinov and GeorgiHristov expected to anchor the defense.

Bulgaria predicted lineup (5-4-1, right to left): Vutsov (GK) — Tsenov, Hristov, Bozhinov, Chernev, Petrov — Petkov, Stoyanov, Kraev, Kirilov— Nikolov.

Injured:None
Suspended:None