If you've typed "Jeinz Macias" into Google with the faith of someone searching for the Holy Grail, you were probably not looking for a singer or a footballer, but for something much more mundane: watching the match without spending a penny. I won't judge you; we've all been there, with the mouse hovering over a "play" button surrounded by fifteen casino ads. But before your antivirus asks for a holiday, it's worth knowing what this name really is, what’s at stake this summer, and, above all, how to follow the 2026 World Cup without any scares.
What is Jeinz Macias and why has it become so popular
Let's start by clearing up the confusion, because there's plenty of it to go around. On one hand, there is a musician with that name. On the other, there's the football website, which has absolutely nothing to do with him beyond sharing a name and inadvertently turning it into one of the most searched terms among Spanish-speaking fans.
Jeinz Macias functions as a sports streaming link aggregator. In plain English: it does not produce or broadcast any original signal but collects broadcasts circulating on the internet and sorts them by schedule so that the user only has to click. Simple enough for your uncle, the one who still doesn't know how to mute the neighbourhood WhatsApp group.
The important detail is that these contents are usually shown without the authorization of the rights holders. Hence the famous pop-ups, the interruptions at the moment of the goal, and the feeling of playing a game of dodging pop-up windows instead of watching football. Further down, I'll tell you about the legal alternatives, which exist and are more convenient than you think. First, what you really care about: the schedule.
2026 World Cup, the biggest event ever organised
The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the first time three countries share hosting duties. It is also the first with 48 teams instead of 32, so get ready for a long tournament, with matches at odd hours for the Spanish audience and a quantity of football that borders on the insane (in a good way).
The opening match features Mexico against South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca, which becomes the first venue to host three World Cups. And from there, it's non-stop football.
How the new group stage works
The 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four teams. Each team plays three matches in the first phase, from which the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, forming a knockout stage of 32 teams for the round of 16, which starts on June 28. Yes, now there are round of 16 matches. Anyone who says they understood the format on the first go is lying.
Complete group stage schedule
Here are all the group stage matchups, taking place between June 11 and June 27. Each group plays six matches (all against each other).
Group A
Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czech Republic. Matchups: Mexico vs South Africa, South Korea vs Czech Republic, Mexico vs South Korea, South Africa vs Czech Republic, Mexico vs Czech Republic, and South Korea vs South Africa. The host nation is the favourite, although with three rivals that bite.
Group B
Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, and Bosnia. Matchups: Canada vs Qatar, Switzerland vs Bosnia, Canada vs Switzerland, Qatar vs Bosnia, Canada vs Bosnia, and Switzerland vs Qatar. A balanced group where Switzerland arrives as the most solid piece.
Group C
Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. Matchups: Brazil vs Morocco, Haiti vs Scotland, Brazil vs Haiti, Morocco vs Scotland, Brazil vs Scotland, and Morocco vs Haiti. The canarinha against the semi-finalist Morocco from Qatar promises to be one of the gems of the first phase.
Group D
United States, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. Matchups: United States vs Paraguay, Australia vs Turkey, United States vs Australia, Paraguay vs Turkey, United States vs Turkey, and Australia vs Paraguay. Turkey returns to a World Cup 24 years later and comes hungry.
Group E
Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador. Matchups: Germany vs Curaçao, Ivory Coast vs Ecuador, Germany vs Ivory Coast, Curaçao vs Ecuador, Germany vs Ecuador, and Ivory Coast vs Curaçao. Curaçao, an island with just over 150,000 inhabitants, stars in the most beautiful story of the draw.
Group F
Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden. Matchups: Netherlands vs Japan, Tunisia vs Sweden, Netherlands vs Tunisia, Japan vs Sweden, Netherlands vs Sweden, and Tunisia vs Japan. Japan is one of those teams that no one looks down on anymore.
Group G
Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. Matchups: Belgium vs Egypt, Iran vs New Zealand, Belgium vs Iran, Egypt vs New Zealand, Belgium vs New Zealand, and Iran vs Egypt. With Egypt struggling without its star, this group could yield more than one surprise.
Group H
Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. Matchups: Spain vs Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde vs Uruguay, Spain vs Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde. La Roja debuts on June 15 against Cape Verde, repeats against Saudi Arabia on the 21st, and closes against Uruguay on the 27th, a thrilling match in the early hours that smells of a battle for the top spot.
Group I
France, Iraq, Senegal, and Norway. Matchups: France vs Iraq, Senegal vs Norway, France vs Senegal, Iraq vs Norway, France vs Norway, and Senegal vs Iraq. The debut between France and Senegal is one of the most appetising, with Haaland lurking from Norway.
Group J
Argentina, Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. Matchups: Argentina vs Algeria, Austria vs Jordan, Argentina vs Austria, Algeria vs Jordan, Argentina vs Jordan, and Austria vs Algeria. The reigning champions start their reign in a seemingly easy group, which is exactly where surprises jump out.
Group K
Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia. Matchups: Portugal vs DR Congo, Uzbekistan vs Colombia, Portugal vs Uzbekistan, DR Congo vs Colombia, Portugal vs Colombia, and Uzbekistan vs DR Congo. Watch out for Portugal against Colombia, two teams with plenty of talent to cause an upset.
Group L
England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Matchups: England vs Croatia, Ghana vs Panama, England vs Ghana, Croatia vs Panama, England vs Panama, and Croatia vs Ghana. The England vs Croatia match on June 17 reopens the wound of the 2018 semi-final, with an eternal Modric still causing trouble.
Where to watch the World Cup legally
Here comes the good news, and it’s more generous than usual. RTVE will broadcast a significant part of the tournament for free and openly through La 1, Teledeporte, and RTVE Play: this includes the opening match, all the matches of the national team, several highlighted matches from each matchday, the two semi-finals, the third place playoff, and the final. In short, you can follow the most crucial matches from your sofa without paying a penny, also from your mobile with the app.
And if you want absolutely all the matches? The legal option is DAZN, which holds the full rights to all 104 matches and offers them live and on demand via subscription. Their matches are also available through Movistar Plus+ and Orange TV for those who already have the football package. It’s the difference between watching the World Cup in good quality and on multiple devices, or struggling with a player that freezes just when the ball goes in.
Risks of link aggregators
Resorting to websites like Jeinz Macias comes with a cost that doesn’t appear on any bill, but you pay it nonetheless. We’re talking about invasive ads, potential redirects to malicious pages, risk of malware, and the eternal instability of a link that crashes at the worst moment. Add to that the possibility of signals being blocked for infringing audiovisual rights, and you have the perfect storm to miss the goal while your browser opens six tabs you didn’t ask for. With a free option like RTVE covering the important stuff, taking the risk rarely pays off.
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