How to Watch France vs. Spain Live: TV, Streaming, and Kickoff Details for World Cup Semifinal
The World Cup semifinal features a fierce clash between France and Spain. France aims for a third consecutive final after winning in 2018 and falling short in 2022. Spain hasn't reached this stage since their 2010 victory.
France comes into the match strong, having just defeated Morocco 2-0 and scoring a tournament-high 16 goals. Their attack is led by Kylian Mbappe, who is chasing the Golden Boot with eight goals and three assists. Ousmane Dembele has added five goals, while Michael Olise contributes five assists.
Spain edged Belgium with an 88th-minute goal from Mikel Merino and has conceded only once throughout the tournament. Key players include Merino with two goals, Mikel Oyarzabal with four goals and an assist, and young playmaker Lamine Yamal.
The historical head-to-head record favors Spain at 18 wins, 13 losses, and 7 draws. Recent encounters have mostly favored Spain, including wins in the Euro 2024 semifinal and the 2025 Nations League semifinal. France's notable recent win was the 2021 Nations League final.
This semifinal promises a contrast between France’s potent offense and Spain’s tight defense, continuing a rivalry filled with thrilling matches.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
The match will air on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and CTV. Fans can stream the game live via TSN through Prime Video or on TSN+. TSN is also available as a standalone subscription channel on Prime Video, offering both live and on-demand content.
Kickoff Time
The game kicks off on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
Upcoming Matches
Following the France-Spain game, England faces Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It marks the first time three countries share hosting duties.
Matches take place across 16 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.
The tournament expanded to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches to 104. This format allows more knockout games and greater international participation.
The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, branded as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.
Match start times vary by location and date, so fans should consult official schedules to confirm local kickoff times.
