France vs Spain: World Cup 2026 Semifinal Kickoff, TV and Streaming Info

When Does France Face Spain in the World Cup 2026 Semifinal?

The clash between France and Spain is set for Tuesday, July 14, starting at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The venue is AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

How to Watch the Match Live

In the United States, the match will air on FOX. For streaming, fans can turn to fubo, Fox One, the Fox Sports app or website, and DIRECTV. fubo stands out by offering access to FOX and over 100 other sports and live TV channels without cable, depending on your plan.

If you want to watch for free, new subscribers might try a free trial with DIRECTV.

France vs Spain: What’s at Stake?

This semifinal feels like a true test of strength. Historically, Spain holds an edge with 18 wins to France's 13 and 7 draws, including two recent major victories: a 2-1 win in the Euro 2024 semifinal and a thrilling 5-4 triumph in the 2025 Nations League semifinal. France's last big win was the 2021 Nations League final.

France comes into this game as the tournament's top scoring team, boasting 16 goals. Kylian Mbappe leads with eight goals and three assists, chasing the Golden Boot. Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise add significant firepower with five goals and five assists respectively.

Spain took a tougher route, scraping past Belgium with an 88th-minute goal from Mikel Merino. Their defense has been solid, giving up only one goal so far. Key players to watch include Merino, who has scored twice, Mikel Oyarzabal with four goals and an assist, plus young star Lamine Yamal.

World Cup 2026 Overview

• The tournament runs June 11 to July 19, 2026.
• It's the first World Cup held across three countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Matches take place in 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 field expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments, with 104 matches total.
• English-language broadcasts in the U.S. are on FOX and FS1, available via fubo; Spanish coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, streamed through Peacock and DIRECTV.
• The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, branded for FIFA as New York-New Jersey Stadium.