The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final is almost complete, and one of the biggest matches of the tournament is finally here. European heavyweights France and Spain will battle for a place in the World Cup final in a blockbuster semi-final on Wednesday. With world-class stars, recent form, and plenty of history between the two nations, football fans can expect a high-intensity contest from the opening whistle.
France will look to continue their dominant campaign, while Spain aim to reach their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010. Here’s everything you need to know about the France vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, including live streaming details, TV channels, kick-off time, venue and match preview.
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France vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Match Details
- Match: France vs Spain
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Kick-off (India): 12:30 AM IST
- Venue: Dallas Stadium, Texas, USA
France Enter Semi-Final in Outstanding Form
France arrived at the World Cup as one of the favourites and have looked every bit like title contenders throughout the tournament. Led by captain Kylian Mbappé, Les Bleus topped their group with a perfect record before comfortably beating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32.
They followed that with a disciplined 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 before defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals, setting up a mouth-watering clash against Spain.
A win here would move France one step closer to lifting their third FIFA World Cup trophy.
Spain Chasing Their Second World Cup Title
Spain have quietly produced one of the most consistent campaigns of the tournament. Under Luis de la Fuente, La Roja remained unbeaten in the group stage before beating Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32.
Their dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal, thanks to a stoppage-time winner, became one of the biggest moments of the knockout stage. Spain then edged past Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals to reach their first World Cup semi-final since 2010.
The Spanish side has conceded only one goal in the tournament so far, highlighting the balance between their attack and defence.
France vs Spain Head-to-Head Record
France and Spain have faced each other 38 times across all competitions, with Spain holding the overall advantage.
Interestingly, this will be only the second World Cup meeting between the two football giants. Their previous World Cup clash came in the 2006 Round of 16, when France defeated Spain 3-1 before eventually finishing as runners-up.
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France vs Spain LIVE Streaming: Where to Watch in India
Football fans in India can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final live on:
- TV Broadcast: Unite8 Sports Network and DD Sports
- Live Streaming: ZEE5
France vs Spain Live Telecast and Streaming Worldwide
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports, ZEE5 |
| United States | FOX Sports, Telemundo, Peacock Premium, Fubo |
| United Kingdom | ITV1, ITVX |
| Canada | Bell Media |
| Australia | SBS |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, Magenta Sport |
| UAE & Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Tapmad |
| Singapore | Mediacorp |
| Malaysia | RTM, Unifi TV |
| Indonesia | TVRI, FolaPlay, Telkomsel |
| China | CCTV, Migu, Xiaohongshu |
| South Africa | SABC, SportyTV |
| Ireland | RTÉ |
| Nepal | Himalaya Sports, Dgo |
| Nigeria | StarTimes Nigeria |
| Kenya | Azam TV |
| Ghana | ChannelOne TV |
| Bangladesh | Broadcaster yet to be announced |
A Place in the World Cup Final Is at Stake
Both teams have looked among the strongest sides in the competition, making this semi-final one of the most anticipated matches of FIFA World Cup 2026.
France bring experience, pace and clinical finishing through Kylian Mbappé and a squad packed with international stars. Spain, meanwhile, have impressed with disciplined defending, intelligent possession football and timely goals.
With a place in the World Cup final on the line, expect an intense tactical battle that could be decided by the smallest of margins.


