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Spain and France collide in a heavyweight World Cup semifinal, with Les Bleus chasing a third straight final after lifting the trophy in 2018 and falling short in 2022, while Spain hasn't reached this stage since its 2010 triumph.
France arrives red-hot, riding a 2-0 dismantling of Morocco and a tournament-best 16 goals. Les Bleus are led by Kylian Mbappe's Golden Boot-chasing eight goals and three assists alongside Ousmane Dembele's five goals and Michael Olise's five assists.
Spain, meanwhile, ground out an 88th-minute Mikel Merino winner to eliminate Belgium and has conceded just once all tournament, anchored by Merino's two goals, Mikel Oyarzabal's four goals and an assist, and wonderkid Lamine Yamal's playmaking spark.
The all-time series favors Spain 18-13-7, and recent history has mostly gone La Roja's way too: Spain topped France 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semifinal and 5-4 in a wild 2025 Nations League semifinal, though France did win the 2021 Nations League final 2-1.
With an attacking juggernaut against a suffocating defense, and a rivalry that's produced three straight classics, this semifinal has the makings of the tournament's best match yet.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the France vs. Spain World Cup semifinal match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.
France vs. Spain live stream, TV channel
France vs. Spain will be broadcast on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.
The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, which streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
For fans wanting to stream the action for FREE, new users can sign up to DIRECTV on a free trial to catch the action.
What time does France vs. Spain start?
France vs. Spain kicks off Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
Here's how that time translates across the United States time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tuesday, July 14 | 3 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tuesday, July 14 | 2 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tuesday, July 14 | 12 p.m. |
World Cup schedule today and tomorrow
All times Eastern.
Tuesday, July 14
- France vs. Spain (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 15
- England vs. Argentina (3 p.m.)
MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.
What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?
In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
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