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

The semifinal match between France and Spain promises to be an intense showdown. Historically, Spain holds the edge with an 18-13-7 record over France, including victories in two of their last three major clashes: a 2-1 win in the Euro 2024 semifinal and a thrilling 5-4 Nations League semifinal in 2025. France's recent success includes winning the 2021 Nations League final.

France comes into this game with the tournament’s most potent offense, boasting 16 goals so far. Kylian Mbappe leads the charge with eight goals and three assists, chasing the Golden Boot. Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise also contribute significantly with five goals and five assists respectively.

On the other side, Spain has taken a tougher route, narrowly edging Belgium with an 88th-minute winner by Mikel Merino. Their defense stands out as the best in the tournament, having allowed only one goal. Key players to watch include Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal, and emerging talent Lamine Yamal.

Match Time and Venue

The game kicks off on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Here are the kickoff times 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.

Where to Watch France vs. Spain

The semifinal will air on FOX in the United States. Fans can also stream the match live on platforms like fubo, Fox One, the Fox Sports app or website, and DIRECTV.

Fubo is a popular choice for streaming, offering access to FOX, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and over 100 other channels without cable (participating plans only, taxes and fees may apply). New users interested in free streaming can sign up for a trial with DIRECTV.

Upcoming World Cup Schedule

Following the France vs. Spain match on July 14, the next semifinal featuring England and Argentina will take place on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET.

Quick Facts About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026.
• This edition will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three countries share hosting duties.
• Matches are spread 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 competition expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous years.
• A total of 104 games will be played, covering group stages, knockouts, and the final.
• In the U.S., English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, while Spanish coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming options on fubo, Peacock, and DIRECTV.
• The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey.