France vs Spain: How to Watch 2026 World Cup Semi-Final Live
The 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain is set for July 14 at 20:00 local time in Dallas. Fans worldwide can catch the action through various broadcasters or by using a VPN to bypass regional restrictions.
International TV Broadcasts
- Canada: TSN
- United States: FOX Network
- Brazil: CazéTV
- Australia: SBS
- India: ZEE5
- Argentina: Televisión Pública
- Kazakhstan: Qazsport
- Algeria: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: StarTimes
- Saudi Arabia: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Mexico: ViX
- Indonesia: Vidio
- Iran: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Mongolia: Suld TV
- Peru: DIRECTV Sports
- Chad: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Niger: DStv
- Angola: ZAP
- Mali: New World Sport
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Colombia: Caracol TV
- Bolivia: Red Uno
- Mauritania: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Egypt: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Tanzania: Azam Sports
Using a VPN to Watch Anywhere
A VPN like ExpressVPN can help you watch the match securely from any location by connecting to servers in countries where the game is broadcast. This can also help bypass blackout restrictions. The basic steps include downloading the VPN app, connecting to a suitable server, clearing your browser cache, then streaming via the broadcaster's platform.
Viewing on Your TV
Watching on a big screen enhances the experience. For smart TVs and devices such as Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV, VPN apps are usually available directly through app stores. Devices like Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles may require Smart DNS or screen mirroring from a VPN-connected phone or laptop.
Team News and Lineups
Didier Deschamps is likely to keep the same lineup that secured a 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco. The defense features Saliba, Kounde, Upamecano, and Digne. Midfield includes Rabiot and Tchouameni, while Olise, Doue, and Dembele support Mbappe up front. No injuries or suspensions have been reported; updates on Mbappe’s ankle may come closer to kick-off.
Luis de la Fuente’s/strong Spain squad appears fully fit. Unai Simon guards the goal with Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, and Cucurella in defense. Rodri and Pedri operate centrally, backed by Olmo, Baena, and Yamal supporting Oyarzabal. No absences have been noted so far.
Current Form
Both teams have won their last five matches during the tournament. France scored 13 goals, conceding just once, while Spain netted 11 and kept three clean sheets. The quarter-finals saw France beat Morocco 2-0 and Spain edge Belgium 2-1.
Head-to-Head Highlights
The two sides met recently in a thrilling 5-4 victory for Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on June 5, 2025. Spain holds three wins from the last five encounters, while France won twice. These matches were high-scoring affairs, totaling 16 combined goals.
