France take on Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, July 14, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 BST. The match will be broadcast live on both BBC and ITV in the UK, giving viewers a choice of coverage.
How to Watch France vs Spain
UK viewers can watch the match on BBC One or ITV1, with coverage starting at 19:00 BST on BBC and 19:15 on ITV. Streaming is available via BBC iPlayer and ITVX, both free with a TV licence or account registration.
Kylian Mbappe leads the race for the Golden Boot with five goals so far, while Spain's Alvaro Morata has netted three. The winner will face either Argentina or Portugal in the final.
Match Details and Context
This is the first World Cup semi-final meeting between France and Spain. France are defending champions, having won in 2018 and 2022, while Spain's last final appearance was in 2010, when they won. According to Opta, France are slight favourites with a 52% win probability.
England were eliminated in the quarter-finals by France, losing 2-1. Spain reached the semi-finals after a penalty shootout win over Germany.
Additional Viewing Options
For those unable to watch live, full match highlights will be available on BBC Sport and ITV Sport websites shortly after the final whistle. Radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
