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France vs Spain World Cup 2026 Semifinal: Kickoff Time, TV, and Streaming Details

The semifinal match between France and Spain promises excitement. Historically, Spain holds an edge with 18 wins to France's 13 and 7 draws. In recent clashes, Spain triumphed twice in major tournaments, including a 2-1 victory in the Euro 2024 semifinal and a thrilling 5-4 Nations League semifinal in 2025. France’s latest win against Spain was in the 2021 Nations League final.

France comes into this game with the tournament's most potent offense, scoring 16 goals so far. Kylian Mbappe leads their attack with eight goals and three assists. Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise add to the firepower with five goals and five assists each.

On the other side, Spain reached this stage through tough matches, including an 88th-minute winner by Mikel Merino against Belgium. Their defense stands out as the tournament's best, conceding just one goal. Key players include Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Lamine Yamal.

Match Time and Location

The France vs. Spain semifinal will kick off on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The venue is AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here are the start times across U.S. time zones:

  • Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
  • Central Time: 2 p.m.
  • Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
  • Pacific Time: 12 p.m.

Where to Watch: TV and Streaming Options

The match will air live on FOX in the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, the Fox Sports app or website, and DIRECTV.

fubo offers live coverage of all World Cup 2026 matches, including this one, streaming ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 other channels. New users can also access DIRECTV via a free trial for streaming.

World Cup 2026 Schedule Highlights

Today's matchups feature:

  • Tuesday, July 14: France vs. Spain at 3 p.m. ET
  • Wednesday, July 15: England vs. Argentina at 3 p.m. ET

Key Facts About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  • The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
  • Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Matches take place in 16 cities across the three countries.
  • It expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions.
  • There will be 104 games in total, including group stages and knockouts.

For streaming, English broadcasts are available on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish-language coverage streams on Telemundo through Peacock and the Telemundo App.

When Is the Final?

The final match is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known in tournament terms as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

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