How to Watch France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal: TV, Live Stream, and Start Time

France vs. Spain: World Cup Semifinal Preview

The heavyweight clash between France and Spain promises an intense World Cup semifinal. France is chasing a third consecutive final after winning in 2018 and falling short in 2022, while Spain last reached this stage in their 2010 victory.

France arrives with momentum, having defeated Morocco 2-0 and scoring the tournament's most goals at 16. Kylian Mbappe leads the team with eight goals and three assists, supported by Ousmane Dembele with five goals and Michael Olise providing five assists.

Spain secured an 88th-minute winner by Mikel Merino against Belgium and has conceded only once during the tournament. Key contributors include Merino’s two goals, Mikel Oyarzabal with four goals and an assist, plus the young playmaker Lamine Yamal.

Head-to-Head and Recent Matches

The all-time record favors Spain with 18 wins, 13 losses, and 7 draws. Recent encounters have leaned toward Spain, including victories in the Euro 2024 semifinal (2-1) and the 2025 Nations League semifinal (5-4), although France won the 2021 Nations League final 2-1.

This matchup pits a high-powered offense against a tight defense, with a rivalry that has produced thrilling matches. It could be the tournament’s standout game.

Broadcast Details for France vs. Spain

FOX will air the match live in the United States, with streaming accessible through its platforms. The streaming service fubo offers live access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more without cable (select plans apply). New users can also try DIRECTV with a free trial for no-cost streaming.

Match Start Time

The semifinal kicks off on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here’s the schedule across U.S. time zones:

• Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
• Central Time: 2 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 12 p.m.

Upcoming World Cup Matches

Following France vs. Spain on July 14, the next semifinal features England against Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026
• Hosts: United States, Canada, Mexico (first tournament held across three countries)
• Host Cities: 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, Monterrey
• Teams: Expanded to 48 teams from previous 32, featuring countries like Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, United States, and many more
• Total Matches: 104 games including group stage and knockout rounds

Streaming Options for the 2026 World Cup

In the U.S., English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, available on fubo. Spanish coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, streamable via DIRECTV and Peacock. Streaming availability may vary by match and language.

Final Match Info

The final takes place Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known as New York-New Jersey Stadium for FIFA purposes.