Spain vs France World Cup Semi-Final: How to Watch, Kick-off Time and Preview

Spain and France will face off in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday, July 14, at 21:00 CEST. The match will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, with coverage available in Spain via La 1, Teledeporte, RTVE Play, and DAZN.

Spain vs France: Kickoff Time and How to Watch

The semifinal clash between Spain and France is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at 21:00 hours peninsular time in Spain. For viewers in the United States, the match takes place at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

In Spain, fans can access the match through several free-to-air and subscription options. According to broadcast listings, the game will be televised for free on La 1 and Teledeporte. Those preferring digital streaming can watch via RTVE Play. Additionally, DAZN holds the television rights for all 104 matches of the tournament; the match will be aired on the DAZN Mundial channel, which is accessible through Movistar Plus+ and Orange TV platforms.

Spain’s Path to the Semifinals: Overcoming Belgium

Spain secured its place in the final four after defeating Belgium in the quarterfinals. The match was marked by a late surge from Spain, spearheaded by Mikel Merino. Entering the game from the bench, Merino scored the decisive goal in the closing minutes, capitalizing on a rebound from the Belgian goalkeeper.

The victory carries historical weight for the Spanish side. By eliminating Belgium in this round, Spain avenged a semifinal exit against the same opponent during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Despite the win, Spain’s defense faced its first breach of the tournament, as Belgium managed to score against goalkeeper Unai Simón for the first time in the campaign.

Belgium’s effort was hampered by a series of critical injuries. According to match reports, the Belgian squad entered the game without André Onana, and Youri Tielemans was forced out of the starting lineup just minutes before kickoff. The situation worsened during the match when their primary goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, suffered an injury, forcing a substitution that eventually led to Spain’s winning goal.

France’s Form and Offensive Dominance

France enters the semifinal following a comfortable victory over Morocco. The French squad has maintained a high offensive output throughout the tournament, driven by two key players: Kylian Mbappé, who currently leads the tournament in goals, and Michael Olise, who leads the competition in assists.

While Spain has conceded only one goal in the tournament, France has allowed only two.

Tactical Outlook and Stakes

The winner of this matchup will advance to the final to face either Argentina or England. Given the form of both nations, this semifinal is widely regarded as a “premature final.” The clash pits the tournament’s most efficient defense (Spain) against its most prolific offense (France).

Spain will rely on the momentum of their late-game heroics and the stability of Unai Simón, while France will look to leverage the individual brilliance of Mbappé and Olise to break through the Spanish lines.

Following the match, the winner will prepare for the final.