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There is no bigger grudge match left in this tournament, and US fans can watch France vs Spain online — live, legal and with no cable subscription — when the two-time world champions take on the reigning European kings for a place in the final. Kickoff at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas) is set for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. PT, and the simplest way to stream every minute of it in the US is a FuboTV free trial through the button below, on any device you own.
Where to watch France vs Spain live online in the US
FuboTV carries all 104 matches of World Cup 2026 through FOX, FS1, Telemundo and more, so there is no need to hunt for a single TV channel — the whole tournament sits in one place. New users can start a free trial and cancel any time within the trial window, which is exactly how to watch this semifinal in the US without a traditional pay-TV package. The service runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Chromecast, plus iOS and Android, so you can take the live stream to the living room or the train. And because every plan includes unlimited Cloud DVR, you can record the France vs Spain live stream and rewind Mbappe’s runs or Yamal’s dribbles at your own pace.
France ahead of the match
Long established near the top of the international game, France arrive on a perfect six-game run this summer — W-W-W-W-W-W — having topped their group and then knocked out Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco while piling up 16 goals. Les Bleus swept the Swedes aside, rode out Paraguay’s streetwise tactics in the next round, and then faced down a resolute Morocco side. They spurned several chances in that quarter-final, most notably a first-half penalty from Kylian Mbappe, but the captain made amends with a fine opener before teeing up Ousmane Dembele to settle it.
Their strength is a front four that can pick almost any lock: Mbappe and Dembele flanked by Michael Olise and either Bradley Barcola or Desire Doue. Usually a cautious operator, Didier Deschamps is loosening the reins for his final tournament in charge, the closing act of a remarkable 14-year reign. Having captained the 1998 side that won the trophy on home soil, he will now take charge of his 26th World Cup match, moving past Helmut Schon’s long-standing record. History leans his way, too: France have come through each of their last four World Cup semi-finals, winning the last three without conceding.
Team news: Mbappe was withdrawn in the second half against Morocco with a minor ankle sprain but is expected to be fit to start. Manu Kone also came off with a knee complaint, though that looked precautionary, leaving the Roma midfielder to compete with Aurelien Tchouameni, who has just completed his own return from a thigh problem. Golden Boot contender Mbappe is already on eight goals and links up again with Ballon d’Or holder Dembele; the pair have carved out 19 chances for one another this summer. Whether Doue or Barcola joins them and Olise up front remains open.
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Spain ahead of the match
The reigning European champions are into just their second World Cup semi-final, and their first since going all the way in 2010, some 16 years ago. Their big-game pedigree is remarkable: since the start of the 2018 cycle they have lost only one of 27 major-tournament matches, and they are unbeaten in their last 14 with nine clean sheets. At this tournament La Roja have been near-flawless, five wins and a single draw, topping their group before easing past Austria and then edging Iberian rivals Portugal thanks to more magic from Mikel Merino.
Against Belgium in the last eight, Merino climbed off the bench once again to break the deadlock late, becoming the first player in World Cup history to score the winner in two knockout ties as a substitute — a night that also ended Unai Simon’s run of six clean sheets. On the touchline, Luis de la Fuente offers a fascinating contrast to the vastly decorated Deschamps: an unheralded youth coach only a few years ago, he has won 12 of his 13 knockout-era assignments and has La Roja rising when it matters most.
Team news: Mikel Oyarzabal has four goals here and should lead a fluid front line, with Ferran Torres and the fit-again Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino all pressing for a start from the bench. In midfield, Merino and Pedri have strong cases to begin, leaving Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo waiting. Lamine Yamal has yet to hit the heights of Euro 2024, but the teenager remains fixed on the right flank, dovetailing with Pedro Porro, who appears to have edged Marcos Llorente in their selection battle.
France vs Spain: preview and head-to-head
These neighbours know each other painfully well. France won the only previous World Cup meeting between the sides, coming from behind to win 3-1 around 20 years ago, and that remains their reference point at this event. Spain, though, can point to the very recent past: by the figures supplied for this preview they have won seven of the last 10 encounters, including a 2-1 Euro 2024 semi-final on the way to that title and a chaotic 5-4 Nations League tie last year. Mbappe scored from the spot in that nine-goal thriller, but Lamine Yamal struck twice and Mikel Merino also found the net as La Roja advanced.
The stakes could hardly be sharper on this Bastille Day. France are chasing a third straight World Cup final, a feat only Germany and Brazil have managed, and they have won their last three semi-finals without conceding. Spain counter with the calmest big-match temperament in the international game. Whichever side prevails in Dallas books a final date with either England or Argentina.
Watch France vs Spain online: streaming the World Cup 2026 semifinal in the US
It all comes down to Dallas. To watch France vs Spain online in the US, kick off your Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. PT from Dallas Stadium with a FuboTV free trial via the button above — the France vs Spain live stream runs on FOX and across Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and mobile, with unlimited Cloud DVR built in. Start your free trial before kickoff, keep it for the final if your team wins, or cancel any time within the trial window.
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