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Spain, European champion and intractable in defense, faces Austria in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. In France, good news, the match is broadcast unencrypted and free on M6 and M6+. beIN Sports subscribers can also follow it. And among our Belgian and Swiss neighbors, it is broadcast unencrypted on public service channels. Here’s how to watch Spain Austria free streaming, wherever you are.

Spain is moving forward like a steamroller. Reigning European champion, Luis de la Fuente’s Roja completed its group stage without conceding a single goal, a great first, by finishing first in group H. Carried by the magic of Lamine Yamal and the mastery of Pedri, it looks like a scarecrow. Opposite, Ralf Rangnick’s Austria advances without hesitation, with a stunning 3-3 against Algeria which opened the doors to the sixteenths. The match begins this Thursday, July 2 at 9 p.m. French timeor 12 p.m. in Los Angeles, at SoFi Stadium.

Here’s where to watch Spain Austria live and in HD depending on your country:

• In France: free on M6 and M6+ (and on beIN Sports for subscribers).
• In Belgium: free on RTBF, unencrypted on Auvio.
• In Switzerland: free on RTS, via Play RTS.
• Elsewhere and for expatriates: a VPN like CyberGhost (€1.59/month, offer -87%, 45 days trial), then M6+, RTBF or RTS.

M6+ reserves its live broadcasts for France and closes the door beyond our borders. As soon as you connect from abroad, nothing starts, the platform reads your location via the IP address. The VPN solves the problem by assigning you a French, Belgian or Swiss IP address, to the point that the channel counts you among the spectators on site. The live stream then opens on the device you want, smartphone, tablet or connected television (provided you have installed the VPN application beforehand).

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How to unblock M6 to watch Spain Austria in free streaming?

To unblock M6+ from abroad, CyberGhost is a serious candidate. Its 2 years + 2 months free plan is currently priced at €1.59/month and lets you connect up to 7 devices. Nothing stops you from taking it during the match, then activating the 45-day money back guarantee if you don’t do anything with it afterwards. At NordVPN and Proton VPN, this guarantee drops to 30 days, but the logic does not change. Only ExpressVPN, official partner of FIFA, is an exception, since it suspended its trial period during the World Cup, making it impossible to recover your stake.

Spain Austria: on which channel to watch the match for free?

In France, this round of 16 is one of the posters that M6 broadcasts unencrypted, on its antenna as on M6+, without the slightest subscription, where beIN Sports keeps it for its subscribers. On the other side of the border, the Belgian RTBF (on Auvio) and the Swiss RTS (on Play RTS) provide free access, with comments in French. To access it from abroad, a VPN connected to a French, Belgian or Swiss server unlocks live HD.

Spain Austria: La Roja under pressure against cheeky Austrians

Spain approaches this 16th with a heavy label to bear. Reigning European champion, Luis de la Fuente’s selection went through the group stage without conceding a single goal, a first in its history, punctuated by a 4-0 over Saudi Arabia and a 1-0 success against Uruguay which gave it the lead in group H. Carried by Lamine Yamal, Pedri and captain Rodri, La Roja remains in 13 games without defeat. But a figure annoys Madrid, since its world coronation in 2010, Spain has lost in its last two direct elimination outings in the World Cup, including the trauma against Morocco in 2022. No question of a third.

The context is complicated with the withdrawal of Nico Williams, victim of a relapse in the adductors, while Yeremy Pino is uncertain. La Roja loses percussion on the wings, a valuable asset against a low block. De la Fuente should therefore lead a team close to that of the first round, with Baena kept on the left after his goal against Uruguay. Opposite, Ralf Rangnick’s Austria is not afraid. Second in Group J behind Argentina, Das Team validated its ticket at the end of the suspense, with a stunning 3-3 against Algeria won by Sasa Kalajdzic in the 90th + 6. The weak point remains the defense, with 12 World Cup matches without a clean sheet, a series which dates back to 1982, the year of their last eighth. At 37, Marko Arnautovic is still playing trouble, supported by Marcel Sabitzer and Konrad Laimer in a hard-working midfield.

Spain and Austria have not met since a one-sided friendly in 2009 (5-1). La Roja are clear favorites, but only five days separate Austria from their marathon against Algeria, and a knockout match sometimes reserves surprises. The winner will challenge Portugal or Croatia in the round of 16. Apart from this appointment, a VPN is useful all year round. It allows you to follow Champions League or Premier League posters missing from French channels, to switch to streaming platforms reserved for other countries, or to secure your connections on public Wi-Fi networks in a café, a train station or an airport, on vacation or on business trips.

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