France vs. Spain: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Live Stream Details for World Cup 2026 Semifinal
This semifinal match is exactly what the tournament needed. Spain holds the edge historically, with an 18-13-7 record against France, including wins in two of their last three major clashes: a 2-1 victory in the Euro 2024 semifinal and a thrilling 5-4 win in the 2025 Nations League semifinal. France’s recent triumph came during the 2021 Nations League final.
France arrives boasting the tournament's most potent offense. They defeated Morocco 2-0 and have scored 16 goals so far, led by Kylian Mbappe who chases the Golden Boot with eight goals and three assists. Supporting him are Ousmane Dembele with five goals and Michael Olise contributing five assists, making their attack formidable.
Spain took a tougher route, scraping past Belgium with an 88th-minute winner from Mikel Merino. Their defense stands out as the tournament’s strongest, conceding just once. Watch for Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal (four goals, one assist), and rising star Lamine Yamal.
Match Details: When and Where
The match kicks off on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
How to Watch France vs. Spain
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website, DIRECTV
In the United States, FOX will broadcast the game. Streaming options include fubo, which offers ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 live channels without cable for eligible plans (fees and taxes apply). New users can access the action for free by signing up for a DIRECTV trial.
Upcoming World Cup Matches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19. It’s the first tournament held across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities spread across these nations, including major U.S. cities like Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Los Angeles; Canadian cities Toronto and Vancouver; and Mexican cities Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
This edition expands the field to 48 teams from the previous 32, increasing the number of games to 104. The lineup includes countries such as Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, United States, and more.
Streaming access depends on language and broadcaster. English-language coverage in the U.S. airs on FOX and FS1, available on fubo. Spanish-language matches stream on Telemundo via Peacock and the Telemundo App.
The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium (branded as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event).
