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France vs Spain: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Semi-Final Live

The semi-final match between France and Spain will take place in Dallas at the Dallas Stadium, kicking off on July 14, 2026, at 20:00 local time. Fans worldwide can catch the action through various TV channels and streaming services depending on their location.

International Broadcast Partners

  • Canada: TSN
  • United States: FOX Network
  • Brazil: CazéTV
  • Australia: SBS
  • India: ZEE5
  • Argentina: Televisión Pública
  • Kazakhstan: Qazsport
  • Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Mauritania, Egypt, Chad: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo: StarTimes
  • Mexico: ViX
  • Indonesia: Vidio
  • Mongolia: Suld TV
  • Peru: DIRECTV Sports
  • Niger: DStv
  • Angola: ZAP
  • Mali: New World Sport
  • South Africa: SuperSport
  • Colombia: Caracol TV
  • Bolivia: Red Uno
  • Tanzania: Azam Sports

Using a VPN to Watch from Anywhere

A VPN can help bypass regional restrictions by masking your location. Services like ExpressVPN allow you to connect to servers in countries where the match is broadcast. This method helps avoid blackouts and ensures secure streaming. The steps include signing up for a VPN, connecting to the appropriate country server, clearing your browser cache, and then accessing your broadcaster’s platform.

Watching on Your TV

Live football deserves a big screen. Many smart TVs and devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast support native VPN apps. For devices like Apple TV or Roku that don’t, you might use Smart DNS or cast streams from a VPN-connected phone or laptop.

Team Lineups and Coaches

France are expected to field an unchanged lineup. Mike Maignan guards the goal, with a defensive line featuring Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, and Lucas Digne. Midfield anchors Adrien Rabiot and Manu Kone support attackers Michael Olise, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele, all aiming to supply Kylian Mbappe. No injuries or suspensions have been reported; updates on Mbappe’s ankle may come closer to kickoff.

Spain also report a fully fit squad. Unai Simon is in goal, with defenders Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, and Marc Cucurella. Rodri and Pedri occupy central midfield, while Dani Olmo, Alejandro Baena, and Lamine Yamal back Mikel Oyarzabal up front. No players are sidelined due to injury or suspension.

Current Form

France have won all five of their recent matches at this World Cup, scoring 13 goals and conceding just once. Their quarter-final win was 2-0 against Morocco, following victories over Paraguay, Sweden, Norway, and Iraq.

Spain have also enjoyed five straight wins, including a 2-1 victory against Belgium in the quarter-finals. They scored 11 goals in these matches and kept three clean sheets, conceding only in the knockout stage for the first time this tournament.

Recent Head-to-Head Results

The last five clashes show Spain winning three times and France twice. These encounters have been high-scoring affairs, with a total of 16 goals between them.

Group Stage Summary

Spain topped Group H while France led Group I, advancing comfortably into the knockout phase.

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