France vs Spain: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Semi-Final Live
The 2026 World Cup semi-final clash between France and Spain takes place in Dallas on July 14, 2026, kicking off at 20:00 local time. Fans around the world can tune in through various broadcasters depending on their location.
Using a VPN to Watch from Anywhere
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help you watch the match securely and bypass geo-restrictions by making it appear as though you're accessing the internet from another country where the game is broadcast.
For example, if you live outside the US but want to watch on FOX Network, connect to a US server via a VPN like ExpressVPN. Clear your browser’s cache or cookies afterward to ensure the location change registers, then visit the broadcaster’s site or app to stream the match live.
Watching on Your TV
Live sports usually feels better on a bigger screen. If you have a smart TV or streaming device such as Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV, you can install VPN apps directly from their app stores. For devices like Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles that don’t support VPN apps, using Smart DNS or casting the stream from a VPN-enabled phone or laptop is the alternative.
Team Lineups and Latest News
France is expected to field the same lineup that brought them success so far in the tournament. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan will start with a defense led by Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, and Lucas Digne. The midfield includes Adrien Rabiot and Manu Kone, while Michael Olise, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele support the striker Kylian Mbappe. No injuries have been reported, though updates on Mbappe’s ankle may emerge closer to kickoff.
Spain arrives with a fully fit squad as well. Unai Simon guards the net, backed by defenders Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, and Marc Cucurella. Central midfield duties belong to Rodri and Pedri, with Dani Olmo, Alejandro Baena, and Lamine Yamal providing support behind Mikel Oyarzabal up front. No suspensions or injuries have been announced for Spain.
Probable Starting XIs
Managers: Didier Deschamps (France), Luis de la Fuente (Spain)
Recent Form and Head-to-Head Stats
France has won all five matches so far in the World Cup, scoring 13 goals and conceding only once. Their quarter-final win was a 2-0 victory over Morocco. Earlier wins include 1-0 against Paraguay, 3-0 versus Sweden, 4-1 against Norway, and 3-0 over Iraq.
Spain also boasts a perfect record in the tournament with five straight wins. They scored 11 goals and kept three clean sheets. Their latest win came against Belgium, 2-1 in the quarter-finals, which was the first time they conceded in knockout stages. Prior wins were 1-0 against Portugal, 3-0 Austria, 1-0 Uruguay, and 4-0 Saudi Arabia.
Head-to-Head Encounters
The last five meetings have been high-scoring and competitive. Spain leads with three wins compared to France’s two. Their latest clash was a thrilling 5-4 win for Spain in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final. Before that, Spain edged France 2-1 in Euro 2024 semis, while France won the 2021 Nations League final 2-1. Combined, these five games produced 16 goals.
Group Stage Recap
Spain topped Group H, while France won Group I, both progressing smoothly into the knockout rounds.
