France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal: How to Watch Live, TV Channel and Kickoff Time
The stage is set for a thrilling World Cup semifinal between France and Spain. France aims to reach the final for the third consecutive time after winning in 2018 and falling short in 2022. Spain, on the other hand, has not made it this far since their championship win in 2010.
France comes into this match with great momentum, having defeated Morocco 2-0 and scoring a tournament-best 16 goals so far. Their star forward Kylian Mbappe leads the charge with eight goals and three assists, supported by Ousmane Dembele with five goals and Michael Olise who has contributed five assists.
Spain secured a late 88th-minute goal by Mikel Merino to knock out Belgium and have conceded just once throughout the tournament. Key players include Merino with two goals, Mikel Oyarzabal who has scored four times and added an assist, along with young talent Lamine Yamal providing creative spark.
The historical record favors Spain with 18 wins to France's 13 and 7 draws. Recent encounters show Spain edging out France, including a 2-1 victory in the Euro 2024 semifinal and a 5-4 win in the 2025 Nations League semifinal. However, France did take the 2021 Nations League final 2-1. This matchup promises an exciting clash of Spain’s tight defense against France’s potent attack, continuing a rivalry that has produced memorable games.
Where to Watch France vs. Spain
In the United States, the match will air on FOX. Fans can also stream it live on platforms such as fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app or website, and DIRECTV. The streaming service fubo offers access to FOX and over 100 other live sports channels without cable (participating plans only; taxes and fees may apply). New users can try DIRECTV free to watch the game without cost.
Kickoff Time
The match takes place on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here are the kickoff times across U.S. zones:
- Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
- Central Time: 2 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 12 p.m.
World Cup Schedule Highlights
Following this semifinal, England faces Argentina on Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m. ET. The full schedule is available for those tracking all matches.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 tournament runs from June 11 through July 19 and marks the first time it's hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be played across 16 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
This World Cup expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions, featuring countries like Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, the United States, and many others. The total number of matches will reach 104, covering group stages and knockout rounds.
Streaming options vary depending on language and broadcaster. In the U.S., FOX and FS1 provide English coverage, accessible on fubo. Spanish broadcasts are offered by Telemundo and Universo via Peacock and DIRECTV. Fans should check local listings for exact details.
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area.
