How to Watch France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time
France and Spain face off in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal clash. France aims for a third consecutive final after winning in 2018 and falling short in 2022. Spain returns to this stage for the first time since their 2010 victory.
France enters with strong momentum, having beaten Morocco 2-0 and scoring 16 goals so far, the most in the tournament. Kylian Mbappe leads with eight goals and three assists, supported by Ousmane Dembele’s five goals and Michael Olise’s five assists.
Spain edged Belgium with an 88th-minute goal by Mikel Merino and has conceded only once throughout the competition. Key players include Merino with two goals, Mikel Oyarzabal with four goals and an assist, plus Lamine Yamal adding creativity.
The all-time matchup record favors Spain with 18 wins against France's 13, plus seven draws. Recent encounters have mostly seen Spain prevail, including a 2-1 win in the Euro 2024 semifinal and a thrilling 5-4 victory in the 2025 Nations League semifinal. Still, France won the 2021 Nations League final 2-1.
This semifinal pits a potent offense against a tight defense in a rivalry that has produced memorable matches. It promises to be one of the tournament’s finest.
Where to Watch France vs. Spain
The match will air on FOX in the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, the Fox Sports app and website, as well as DIRECTV.
fubo stands out as the best streaming service, offering live access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 other channels without cable (participating plans only; taxes and fees may apply).
Fans seeking free streaming can sign up for a free trial with DIRECTV.
Kickoff Time for France vs. Spain
The game starts on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here are kickoff times across U.S. time zones:
- Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
- Central Time: 2 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 12 p.m.
Upcoming World Cup Matches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the first time the event spans three countries.
Matches will take place in 16 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 expands to 48 teams, up from 32, resulting in more games and knockout rounds. Participants include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.
A total of 104 matches will be played throughout the tournament.
Streaming and Broadcast Details
In the U.S., English-language broadcasts are on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, streamable through DIRECTV and Peacock.
The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Match Times
Kickoff times vary by date, location, and round due to multiple time zones across host countries. Checking the official schedule for local time is recommended.
