How to Watch France vs Spain: 2026 World Cup Semi-Final Live Stream, TV Channels & Kick-Off Details
The semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 World Cup is set for July 14, kicking off at 20:00 local time in Dallas Stadium. Fans worldwide can find various ways to catch this exciting encounter live.
Where to Watch
Depending on your country, several broadcasters hold rights to air the match:
- Canada: TSN
- United States: FOX Network
- Brazil: CazéTV
- Australia: SBS
- India: ZEE5
- Argentina: Televisión Pública
- Mexico: ViX
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Colombia: Caracol TV
- Egypt: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- and many more across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Watching Securely with a VPN
If you face geo-blocks or want extra security while streaming, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN offers a solution. By connecting to a server where the broadcast is accessible, you can watch the match from anywhere. The process involves downloading the VPN app, selecting the appropriate server, clearing your browser cache if needed, and accessing the broadcaster’s stream.
Streaming on Your TV
Watching on bigger screens enhances the experience. For smart TVs and devices like Amazon Fire Stick or Google Chromecast, native VPN apps are often available. Alternatively, use Smart DNS settings or cast from a VPN-enabled phone or laptop for devices like Apple TV or Roku that do not support direct VPN apps.
Projected Starting Elevens
Didier Deschamps is expected to keep his squad unchanged, with no injury concerns reported. Updates on Kylian Mbappe's ankle will come closer to kickoff. Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente also has a fully fit squad, ready to challenge.
Current Form
France has dominated their last five matches in the tournament, winning all. They defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals, Paraguay 1-0, Sweden 3-0, Norway 4-1, and Iraq 3-0 during group stages. Their defense has been tight, conceding just once against Norway.
Spain mirrors this winning streak with victories over Belgium (2-1), Portugal (1-0), Austria (3-0), Uruguay (1-0), and Saudi Arabia (4-0). They allowed goals only in their quarter-final match versus Belgium.
Head-to-Head History
Recent clashes between these two teams have been thrilling. In their last five meetings, Spain leads with three wins, France has two. The latest was a 5-4 win for Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on June 5, 2025. Previous encounters include Spain’s 2-1 Euro 2024 semi-final win and France’s 2-1 victory in the 2021 Nations League final.
Between them, 16 goals were scored across those five games, showing their attacking quality.
