What time is France v Spain kick-off? TV channel and how to watch World Cup semi-final

France and Spain meet in a blockbuster World Cup 2026 semi-final and in a clash of the two best teams at the tournament so far. While France have dazzled with their attacking play , led by Kylian Mbappe , Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, Spain have conceded only one goal as the European champions look to win back-to-back major tournaments. Spain defeated France in a thrilling Euro 2024 semi-final two years ago, which saw Lamine Yamal become the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history. Yamal, who turned 19 on Monday, is yet to truly arrive at the tournament but the Barcelona star may yet have a decisive say. Real Madrid’s Mbappe, meanwhile, continues his quest for a third consecutive World Cup final and second title. The captain of the 2022 World Cup runners-up has scored eight goals to sit top of the Golden Boot race with Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who faces England in the other semi-final on Wednesday. Mbappe scored a stunning goal in France’s routine 2-0 win over a subdued Morocco in the quarter-finals, while Spain defeated Belgium thanks to a late Mikel Merino goal to set up what head coach Luis de la Fuente described as the “final before the final” . When is France v Spain and how to watch? The World Cup semi-final will kick off at 8pm BST on Tuesday 14 July at the Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas. It will be shown live on ITV 1 and STV 1 in the UK, as well as ITV X. Coverage starts from 7pm BST. What is the France v Spain team news? Kylian Mbappe was removed towards the end of France’s 2-0 win over Morocco but confirmed afterwards that he was not injured. Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has missed France’s last two matches, with Manu Kone replacing him. Kone was also removed towards the end of the win against Morocco but should be fit to start. Elsewhere, whether to start Bradley Barcola or Desire Doue on the left is the only other selection choice facing Didier Deschamps. Spain also have no suspensions and were boosted by Nico Williams returning to the pitch for the closing stages of their late win over Belgium. Mikel Merino is likely to keep his super-sub role, despite scoring winners off the bench in the last-16 and quarter-finals, while Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo could continue alongside Rodri in midfield, leaving Pedri on the bench. Possible line-ups France: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Kone, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe Spain: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal