France vs Spain: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Semifinal Live
The 2026 World Cup semifinal between France and Spain promises to be a thrilling encounter. France aims to reach their third consecutive final after winning in 2018 and falling short in 2022. Spain is returning to this stage for the first time since their 2010 championship win.
France enters the match with strong momentum, having crushed Morocco 2-0 and netting an impressive 16 goals throughout the tournament. Kylian Mbappe leads the team with eight goals and three assists, while Ousmane Dembele has scored five goals, and Michael Olise has contributed five assists.
Spain earned a late 88th-minute winner from Mikel Merino against Belgium, advancing with just one goal conceded so far. Merino has scored twice, Mikel Oyarzabal boasts four goals and one assist, and young talent Lamine Yamal continues to create chances for La Roja.
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
Spain holds the advantage in their historical meetings with 18 wins compared to France’s 13, with seven draws. Recent encounters have favored Spain as well, including victories in the Euro 2024 semifinal (2-1) and the 2025 Nations League semifinal (5-4). France’s last notable win was the 2021 Nations League final, a 2-1 result.
This clash pits France’s attacking power against Spain’s tight defense, building on a rivalry that has produced three memorable matches in a row. Many expect this semifinal to be one of the tournament’s most exciting games.
Where to Watch France vs Spain
The match will be televised on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and CTV. Viewers can also stream it live via TSN on Prime Video or through the TSN+ streaming service. TSN offers a separate subscription channel on Prime Video for those who want access to all its live and on-demand content.
Kickoff Time
The game kicks off on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. It takes place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
World Cup Schedule for July 14 and 15
- July 14: France vs Spain at 3 p.m. ET
- July 15: England vs Argentina at 3 p.m. ET
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is the first tournament hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches are held across 16 host cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
The tournament features 48 teams, up from 32 in previous years, allowing more nations to compete and increasing the total matches to 104. This includes the group stages, knockout rounds, and the final.
The final will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, officially named New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.
Start times vary depending on location and stage, so checking local schedules before each match is recommended.
