Spain vs France: Time and TV Channel for World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
Spain faces France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on Tuesday, July 14, with kickoff at 3:00 PM ET (8:00 PM in Morocco) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match airs on Fox and FS1 in the US, beIN Sports MENA across the Arab world, and DAZN/RTVE in Spain.
When Does Spain vs France Kick Off?
Spain vs France is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with kickoff set for 3:00 PM Eastern Time at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. For fans in Morocco and the wider Middle East region, the match starts at 8:00 PM local time in Marrakesh and 10:00 PM in Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Which Channel Broadcasts the Game?
Coverage varies by region, with Fox and FS1 airing the match live in the United States and beIN Sports MENA holding exclusive Arabic-language rights across North Africa and the Gulf. Spanish viewers can watch on RTVE’s La 1 free-to-air channel or via DAZN’s full tournament package, while French audiences will find the game on M6 and beIN Sports 1.
Context and Background
This clash marks a rematch of the 2024 Euro semi-final and the 2025 Nations League semi-final, both won narrowly by Spain, making Tuesday’s meeting a rubber match with a World Cup final berth at stake. Spain reached this stage by edging Belgium 2-1 in Los Angeles, with midfielder Merino again proving decisive with a late winner, while France eliminated Morocco’s Atlas Lions in the other quarterfinal. It marks Spain’s first World Cup semi-final appearance since their 2010 title-winning run.
What Are the Predicted Lineups?
Spain is expected to line up in their usual 4-3-3 shape built around Pedri and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, while France counts on a fully fit Kylian Mbappé leading the attack according to pre-match previews. Analysts note that Spain’s tactical flexibility, including dropping Pedri into a double pivot, could disrupt France’s standard 4-3-3 setup by limiting service to Mbappé.
What Comes Next?
The winner of this semi-final advances to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, facing the victor of the second semi-final between England and their opponent on July 15. A loss for either France or Spain would send them into the third-place playoff earlier that same week.
For more on the tournament’s road to the final, see our World Cup 2026 semi-final hub page and full knockout schedule coverage.
