How to Watch France vs. Spain: World Cup Semifinal Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time
France and Spain face off in a high-stakes World Cup semifinal match. France seeks its third consecutive final after winning in 2018 and falling just short in 2022. Spain hasn’t reached this stage since their 2010 World Cup victory.
France comes into the game with momentum after a 2-0 win over Morocco and has scored a tournament-high 16 goals so far. Kylian Mbappe leads the way with eight goals and three assists, chasing the Golden Boot. Ousmane Dembele has contributed five goals, while Michael Olise has provided five assists.
Spain advanced by a late goal from Mikel Merino against Belgium and has conceded only once throughout the tournament. Key players include Merino with two goals, Mikel Oyarzabal who scored four times and assisted once, and young talent Lamine Yamal who provides creative spark.
The all-time matchup favors Spain with 18 wins to France’s 13 and 7 draws. Recent meetings have also leaned toward Spain: a 2-1 win in the Euro 2024 semifinal and a thrilling 5-4 victory in the 2025 Nations League semifinal. France did take the 2021 Nations League final 2-1.
This clash pits an explosive offense against a tight defense, promising what could be the tournament’s most exciting match yet.
Where to Watch France vs. Spain
The match will air on FOX in the United States. For streaming, options include fubo, Fox One, the Fox Sports app and website, as well as DIRECTV.
Fubo offers access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 other channels for live sports without cable. New users can also sign up for a free trial of DIRECTV to watch the game at no cost.
Live Stream
- fubo
- Fox One
- Fox Sports app/website
- DIRECTV (free trial available)
Match Start Time
The kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, held at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
Upcoming World Cup Matches
Following France vs. Spain, the next semifinal features England versus Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, also at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
2026 FIFA World Cup Overview
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, spanning three host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It marks the first time the men's tournament is co-hosted by three nations.
Matches will take place across 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, 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 previously, increasing the number of games to 104 total. This allows for more knockout matches and broader international participation.
Streaming options vary based on language and broadcast rights. In the U.S., English coverage is primarily on FOX and FS1, which are available via fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts are on Telemundo and Universo, accessible through DIRECTV and Peacock.
The final will be held on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium, known for this event as New York-New Jersey Stadium.
