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Spain and France meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals today with a trip to the championship match at stake.
The showdown features two of the tournament favorites, with Spain led by rising star Lamine Yamal and France looking to return to another World Cup final behind Kylian Mbappé and one of the deepest squads remaining in the field.
France and Spain are the first of two World Cup semifinal matchups. The winner will advance to Sunday's World Cup final at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey and play against the winner of Wednesday's Argentina-England matchup.
The losing sides will meet Saturday in a consolation game to decide the tournament's third-place team.
Spain has been fueled by the play of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, one of the breakout stars of the tournament matched up against another veteran title contender led by Mbappé and a squad seeking its third World Cup final appearance in four tournaments.
The semifinal field features four traditional powers — Spain, France, Argentina and England — all former World Cup champions.
Here is the updated World Cup semifinal schedule:
Spain and France meet today in the first World Cup semifinal, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will determine the first team to secure a place in Sunday's World Cup final.
Fans searching for today's World Cup game will be looking for television and streaming information as two of soccer's biggest nations battle for a spot in the final. The matchup is expected to draw one of the largest global audiences of the tournament so far.
Watching the World Cup in the U.S. remains straightforward:
If you don't have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match live.
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
Oddsmakers and analysts see little separation between the sides, reflecting just how evenly matched the semifinal field has become. Spain and France entered the tournament among the world's highest-ranked teams and have navigated a challenging path to reach the final four.
According to Polymarket betting odds, France is favored to win over Spain:
Much of the attention today will focus on Spain's young superstar Lamine Yamal and France captain Kylian Mbappé. Yamal has emerged as one of the most exciting players of the tournament, while Mbappé remains one of the sport's biggest names and most dangerous attacking threats.
The winner of today's semifinal advances to face the winner of Argentina vs. England in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. With four former champions remaining, the tournament is guaranteed to crown a finalist with a rich World Cup history.
After Spain and France meet today, attention will shift to the second semifinal between defending champion Argentina and England. By the end of the week, the field of 48 teams will be down to just two nations competing for soccer's biggest prize.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a 48-team field across the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 11 through July 19 with 104 matches scheduled over several rounds as follows:
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: What time is France vs. Spain today? How to watch the World Cup semifinal live
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The showdown features two of the tournament favorites, with Spain led by rising star Lamine Yamal and France looking to return to another World Cup final behind Kylian Mbappé and one of the deepest squads remaining in the field.
France and Spain are the first of two World Cup semifinal matchups. The winner will advance to Sunday's World Cup final at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey and play against the winner of Wednesday's Argentina-England matchup.
The losing sides will meet Saturday in a consolation game to decide the tournament's third-place team.
Spain has been fueled by the play of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, one of the breakout stars of the tournament matched up against another veteran title contender led by Mbappé and a squad seeking its third World Cup final appearance in four tournaments.
The semifinal field features four traditional powers — Spain, France, Argentina and England — all former World Cup champions.
World Cup games today
Here is the updated World Cup semifinal schedule:
- Tuesday, July 14: France vs. Spain — 3 p.m. ET, Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
- Wednesday, July 15: England vs. Argentina — 3 p.m. ET, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta.
What time is Spain vs. France today?
Spain and France meet today in the first World Cup semifinal, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will determine the first team to secure a place in Sunday's World Cup final.
How to watch Spain vs. France in the World Cup semifinals
Fans searching for today's World Cup game will be looking for television and streaming information as two of soccer's biggest nations battle for a spot in the final. The matchup is expected to draw one of the largest global audiences of the tournament so far.
Watching the World Cup in the U.S. remains straightforward:
- Telemundo, Universo: Spanish-language coverage
- FOX, FS1: English-language broadcasts
- Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | Peacock (Spanish)
If you don't have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match live.
Where to stream World Cup matches live?
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
- Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | Peacock (Spanish)
Spain vs. France prediction: Who is favored?
Oddsmakers and analysts see little separation between the sides, reflecting just how evenly matched the semifinal field has become. Spain and France entered the tournament among the world's highest-ranked teams and have navigated a challenging path to reach the final four.
According to Polymarket betting odds, France is favored to win over Spain:
- France 41% favored to beat Spain
- Spain 30% favored to beat France
Lamine Yamal vs. Kylian Mbappé headlines semifinal clash
Much of the attention today will focus on Spain's young superstar Lamine Yamal and France captain Kylian Mbappé. Yamal has emerged as one of the most exciting players of the tournament, while Mbappé remains one of the sport's biggest names and most dangerous attacking threats.
Who will play in the World Cup final?
The winner of today's semifinal advances to face the winner of Argentina vs. England in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. With four former champions remaining, the tournament is guaranteed to crown a finalist with a rich World Cup history.
World Cup bracket: What's next after today's game?
After Spain and France meet today, attention will shift to the second semifinal between defending champion Argentina and England. By the end of the week, the field of 48 teams will be down to just two nations competing for soccer's biggest prize.
When is the FIFA men's World Cup 2026 final? World Cup schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a 48-team field across the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 11 through July 19 with 104 matches scheduled over several rounds as follows:
- Group stage: June 11-June 27
- Round of 32: June 28-July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarterfinals: July 9-11
- Semifinals: July 14 and 15
- Third-place match: July 18
- World Cup final: July 19
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: What time is France vs. Spain today? How to watch the World Cup semifinal live
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