France vs. Spain: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Live Stream Details for World Cup 2026 Semifinal
This semifinal matchup has the excitement it deserves. Although Spain holds an edge in overall history against France with an 18-13-7 record, including victories in two of their last three big games, France has been more successful recently on the World Cup stage. They aim to reach the final for a third straight time. Spain's last final appearance was back in 2010 when they won the tournament.
Spain's recent wins include a 2-1 victory in the Euro 2024 semifinal and a thrilling 5-4 win in the 2025 Nations League semifinal. France's sole recent triumph over Spain came in the 2021 Nations League final.
Teams' Form and Key Players
France boasts the tournament's most potent offense, having scored 16 goals so far, including a 2-0 quarterfinal win against Morocco. Kylian Mbappe leads with eight goals and three assists, chasing the Golden Boot. Ousmane Dembele adds five goals, while Michael Olise has provided five assists, strengthening France's attacking lineup.
Spain has taken a tougher route, needing a late 88th-minute goal from Mikel Merino to edge past Belgium. Their defense stands out as the best in the tournament, conceding only one goal. Merino (two goals), Mikel Oyarzabal (four goals and one assist), and young standout Lamine Yamal are players to watch.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
The semifinal will kick off on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here are the kickoff times across US time zones:
- Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
- Central Time: 2 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 12 p.m.
TV Channel: FOXLive Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website, DIRECTV
The match will air on FOX in the United States, with streaming options available through FOX's platforms. The best streaming service is fubo, offering ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 other channels without cable on participating plans. New users can also use a free trial from DIRECTV to watch without cost.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It's the first tournament hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be held 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.
The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, allowing more matches and knockout rounds than ever before. Teams include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, United States, Uruguay, and many others.
A total of 104 matches are scheduled throughout the competition, culminating in the final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).
Streaming and Broadcast Options
In the U.S., FOX and FS1 provide English-language broadcasts and are accessible via fubo. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, streamable on DIRECTV and Peacock. Match start times vary by location and date, so checking local schedules is advised.
