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

The semi-final clash between France and Spain at the 2026 World Cup takes place in Dallas on July 14, kicking off at 20:00 local time. If you're looking to watch this intense matchup live, here’s what you need to know about broadcast options, streaming, team updates, and head-to-head stats.

Using a VPN to Access Your Preferred Stream

If you face geo-blocks or want to secure your connection while streaming, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN can help. It encrypts your online traffic and lets you appear as if you’re browsing from another country where the match is available.

Here’s a quick guide:

Sign up with a trusted VPN service and install its app on your device.
Choose a server located in the country broadcasting the game.
Clear your browser cache to avoid location conflicts.
Access the broadcaster's website or app and enjoy the match.

Watching on a Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but football feels better on a big screen. For smart TVs or devices like Amazon Fire Stick, simply download the VPN app from the app store, log in, and connect. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles that don’t support VPN apps, you can use Smart DNS services or cast the stream from your VPN-connected device to your TV.

Team News and Expected Lineups

France coach Didier Deschamps is likely to keep the same squad that defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals. No injuries or suspensions have been reported, though updates on Mbappe’s ankle could come closer to kick-off.

Spain, under Luis de la Fuente, also report a fully fit squad. Their lineup includes Unai Simon in goal and a solid defense featuring Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, and Marc Cucurella. Midfielders Rodri and Pedri will hold the center, supporting attackers Dani Olmo, Alejandro Baena, and Lamine Yamal behind Mikel Oyarzabal.

Current Form

France have won every match at this World Cup so far, with a strong attack scoring 13 goals and conceding just once in five games. They swept through the group stage and round of 16 before shutting out Morocco in the quarters.

Spain share an identical winning streak of five matches, netting 11 goals. Their only recent slip was conceding once against Belgium in the quarter-finals, a match they still won 2-1.

Recent Head-to-Head Battles

The last five matches between these two have been thrilling, with Spain edging ahead with three wins to France’s two. The most recent encounter was a wild 5-4 win for Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on June 5, 2025. Before that, Spain took the Euro 2024 semi-final 2-1, while France won the 2021 Nations League final by the same scoreline. These games have been packed with goals — 16 combined in five meetings.

Group Stage Summary

In this tournament, Spain topped Group H and France finished first in Group I, setting the stage for this exciting semi-final showdown.

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

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