What time is France vs. Spain? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 semifinal match

This is the semifinal the tournament deserved.

And while recent and all-time international competition history favors Spain over France, Les Bleus have had more success at the World Cup recently and look to make it back to the finals for a third consecutive time. La Roja, meanwhile, haven't been back to the finals since they won it all in 2010.

Spain leads France 18-13-7 in all-time international bouts, including wins in two of the last three major meetings: a 2-1 Euro 2024 semifinal and a wild 5-4 Nations League semifinal in 2025. France's only recent win came in the 2021 Nations League final.

France arrives as the tournament's most dangerous attack, riding a 2-0 win over Morocco and a tournament-high 16 goals, led by Kylian Mbappe's Golden Boot-chasing eight goals and three assists. Ousmane Dembele's five goals and Michael Olise's five assists only add more firepower to the high-octane offense.

Spain took the harder path, needing an 88th-minute Mikel Merino winner to escape Belgium, but its defense has been the tournament's best, conceding just once. Merino (two goals), Mikel Oyarzabal (four goals, 1 assist) and breakout star Lamine Yamal are the top names to watch in this contest.

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.

What time does France vs. Spain kick off?

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:

France vs. Spain live stream, TV channel

• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website, DIRECTV

France vs. Spain/Belgium 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.

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.