How to Watch France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

The World Cup semifinal between France and Spain promises a thrilling encounter. France, aiming for their third final in a row after winning in 2018 and falling short in 2022, comes in strong following a 2-0 win over Morocco and boasting the tournament’s top scoring record with 16 goals. Kylian Mbappe leads the charge with eight goals and three assists, supported by Ousmane Dembele’s five goals and Michael Olise’s five assists.

Spain secured their spot with a late Mikel Merino goal against Belgium and have conceded only once throughout the tournament. Their key players include Merino with two goals, Mikel Oyarzabal contributing four goals and an assist, and young playmaker Lamine Yamal sparking creativity.

The historic head-to-head between these teams shows Spain slightly ahead with 18 wins to France’s 13 and seven draws. Recent matches lean toward Spain, including victories in the Euro 2024 semifinal and the 2025 Nations League semifinal. Yet, France claimed the 2021 Nations League final.

This matchup sets an exciting battle between France’s potent offense and Spain’s resilient defense, marking a continuation of a notable rivalry.

Where to Watch France vs. Spain

The match will be broadcast on FOX across the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, the Fox Sports app, and DIRECTV.

fubo offers a comprehensive streaming service carrying FOX, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and over 100 other channels without cable (plans may vary with applicable fees). Those seeking free streaming can try DIRECTV’s free trial to catch the action live.

Kickoff Details

The semifinal is set for Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The game will take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here’s the kickoff time 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.

Additional World Cup Information

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches are spread across 16 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This edition features an expanded format with 48 teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments, resulting in 104 total matches including group and knockout stages.

Streaming in the U.S. is available through platforms like fubo for English broadcasts on FOX and FS1, while Spanish coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, accessible via DIRECTV and Peacock.

The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known in the tournament as New York-New Jersey Stadium.