France vs. Spain: How to Watch the World Cup Semifinal Live
The clash between France and Spain is one of the most anticipated matches in this World Cup. France aims to reach its third consecutive final after winning in 2018 and falling short in 2022. Spain, on the other hand, hasn't been this far since their 2010 victory.
France comes into the semifinal after a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco and leads the tournament with 16 goals scored. Kylian Mbappe is chasing the Golden Boot with eight goals and three assists, while Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise contribute five goals and five assists respectively.
Spain secured their spot with an 88th-minute winner by Mikel Merino against Belgium, conceding just once throughout the competition. Merino has scored two goals, Mikel Oyarzabal boasts four goals and an assist, and young talent Lamine Yamal provides creative sparks.
The historical record slightly favors Spain with 18 wins compared to France’s 13, plus seven draws. Recently, Spain has edged out France in key matches, including a 2-1 Euro 2024 semifinal and a thrilling 5-4 Nations League semifinal in 2025. Yet, France claimed the 2021 Nations League final by 2-1.
This matchup pits a powerful offense against a strong defense, promising a thrilling encounter that may be the highlight of the tournament.
Where to Watch France vs. Spain
The match will air on FOX in the United States. For streaming, fans can use services like fubo, Fox One, the Fox Sports app, or DIRECTV.
Fubo offers live TV and sports channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox without cable (participating plans only; taxes and fees may apply). New users can also try DIRECTV free for a limited time to stream the game.
Match Time and Venue
The semifinal kicks off 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. time zones:
World Cup Schedule Highlights
Following the semifinal, the next match features England versus Argentina at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first World Cup hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities across these nations.
The U.S. host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canada’s venues are Toronto and Vancouver. Mexico hosts games in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams from the previous 32, increasing the number of matches to 104. Countries competing range from Algeria and Australia to Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
In the U.S., English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming options through DIRECTV and Peacock.
The final will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.
Because games occur across various time zones in North America, checking local start times before each match is advised.
