Everything is set for the first semifinal of the 2026 World Cup. This Tuesday, July 14, from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, don’t miss the broadcast of the France vs. Spain match, as these two UEFA powerhouses compete for a spot in the grand final on Sunday, July 19, in New Jersey. Below, find out the kickoff time for the France vs. Spain match in the United States and the United Kingdom, so you can follow the broadcast minute by minute.
It is worth noting that France has emerged as the best team so far in the tournament. The French have yet to suffer a loss and have not gone into overtime. With Kylian Mbappé leading the tournament in scoring with 8 goals, the powerful French team is aiming to reach its third consecutive World Cup final.
What time is the kickoff for France vs. Spain today in the U.S. and the U.K. for the 2026 World Cup semifinal?
The France vs. Spain semifinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to kick off on July 14 at 3:00 p.m. EDT (19:00 UTC). For viewers in the United States, the local kickoff time depends on the time zone: 3:00 p.m. Eastern, 2:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, and 12:00 p.m. Pacific. Fans across the country can tune in during the afternoon to watch one of the tournament’s biggest matches.
In the United Kingdom, the game begins at 8:00 p.m. BST, making it a prime-time evening event for football fans. With a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on the line, supporters in both the USA and the UK can expect an exciting semifinal between two of Europe’s strongest national teams.
What time is the kickoff for France vs. Spain today around the world?
Here are the kickoff times for today’s France vs. Spain match—Tuesday, July 14—in the 2026 World Cup semifinals in different parts of the world.
| Country / Region | Kickoff Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 9:00 PM CEST | July 14 |
| France | 9:00 PM CEST | July 14 |
| Italy | 9:00 PM CEST | July 14 |
| United Kingdom | 8:00 PM BST | July 14 |
| Australia (Sydney) | 5:00 AM AEST | July 15 |
| New Zealand | 7:00 AM NZST | July 15 |
| India | 12:30 AM IST | July 15 |
| Bangladesh | 1:00 AM BST | July 15 |
| Canada (Eastern) | 3:00 PM EDT | July 14 |
| Mexico (Mexico City) | 1:00 PM CST | July 14 |
| Central America | 1:00 PM CST | July 14 |
| Argentina | 4:00 PM ART | July 14 |
| Colombia | 2:00 PM COT | July 14 |
| Chile | 4:00 PM CLT | July 14 |
| South Africa | 9:00 PM SAST | July 14 |
