France and Spain meet in the 2026 World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, with a place in the final at stake. The match kicks off at 3pm ET at Dallas Stadium.
How to Watch France vs Spain
In the United States, the game airs on Fox and Telemundo, with streaming on Fubo. Canadian viewers can watch on TSN. In the United Kingdom, ITV1 broadcasts the match, while Australian fans can tune in via SBS.
Match Preview: Tactical Battle
France enter as favorites, boasting a formidable forward line of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise. Didier Deschamps has empowered his star players to peak performance. Spain, the European champions, rely on technical control and have conceded only one goal in six games, keeping clean sheets against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Austria, and Portugal. Luis de la Fuente's side averages the highest possession in the tournament.
The key tactical battle may be Spain's defensive transition against France's counter-attacking speed. Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Désiré Doué, and Bradley Barcola all possess pace to exploit space behind the Spanish backline. Deschamps is experienced in setting up his team to play on the break.
Player to Watch: Lamine Yamal
Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal could have a decisive influence. If he brings his A game, France may struggle to contain him.
Tournament Context
This semi-final is the 101st game of the 2026 World Cup, with four matches remaining including the third-place playoff. France seek their second World Cup in three attempts, while Spain aim to reach the final for the first time since 2010.
