France vs Spain: How to Watch the World Cup Semifinal
France faces Spain today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with kickoff at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX in the United States. UK viewers can watch on ITV1 from 8:00 p.m. BST, while French fans can stream free on M6 and M6+ or via beIN Sports 1.
What Time Does the France vs Spain Match Start?
Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT in the US, which translates to 8:00 p.m. BST in the UK and 9:00 p.m. local time in France. The match is a FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, pitting 2018 champions France under Didier Deschamps against defending European champions Spain.
Which Channel Broadcasts the Game?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal between France and Spain airs on FOX and FOX One in the US, ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, and M6 alongside beIN Sports 1 in France. Canadian audiences can tune into TSN, CTV, or Crave, while Spanish-language coverage in the US runs on Telemundo.
According to sortiraparis.com, this marks a historic first since TF1 is not airing any 2026 World Cup match, leaving M6 as the sole free-to-air French broadcaster for this semifinal. beIN Sports remains the only channel covering all 104 tournament matches in France, with subscriptions priced at 15 euros per month.
What Is the Predicted Lineup for France vs Spain?
Coach Didier Deschamps is expected to field Mike Maignan in goal behind a back four of Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, and Digne, with Kylian Mbappe leading the attack. Tchouameni and Kone are doubts for France ahead of kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Spain’s projected side is expected to lean on breakout star Lamine Yamal against Mbappe, in what analysts are billing as one of the tournament’s headline individual duels. For deeper tactical breakdowns and score predictions, see our full France vs Spain preview and analysis hub.
What Comes Next?
The winner of this semifinal advances to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, joining the tournament’s biggest stage. Fans without cable access can also follow free match highlights on FIFA’s official YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
For continuing World Cup 2026 coverage, check our dedicated World Cup 2026 semifinals hub and previous France match reports for background on Les Bleus’ knockout run.
