World Cup 2026 Semifinals: Kickoff Times, TV Channels, and How to Watch
The 2026 World Cup is down to four teams, and for the first time in World Cup history the semifinals feature the top four sides in the FIFA rankings. Here is everything you need to watch both matches — kickoff times, channels, and official streams.
The quick answer
- France vs Spain — Tuesday, July 14, 3:00 PM ET, Dallas Stadium
- England vs Argentina — Wednesday, July 15, 3:00 PM ET, Atlanta Stadium
- US TV: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: FOX One or the FOX Sports app (English), Peacock (Spanish)
Kickoff time in your time zone
Both semifinals kick off at the same local time, one day apart.
| Region | Kickoff |
|---|---|
| US East Coast (ET) | 3:00 PM |
| US West Coast (PT) | 12:00 PM |
| United Kingdom (BST) | 8:00 PM |
| France / Spain (CEST) | 9:00 PM |
| Argentina (ART) | 4:00 PM |
How to watch in the United States
On TV: Both semifinals air nationally on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish — no cable add-ons required if you already receive those channels over antenna, cable, or satellite.
Streaming (English):
- FOX One — FOX’s standalone streaming service carries every World Cup match live, no cable login needed.
- The FOX Sports app streams the matches if you sign in with an existing TV provider account.
- Live-TV services that carry FOX, such as Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, also work; most offer free trials for new subscribers.
Streaming (Spanish): Peacock streams Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage of every match.
Watching from outside the US
Broadcast rights differ by country. Check FIFA’s official where-to-watch guide for the rights holder in your region, and stick to licensed broadcasters — unofficial streams are unreliable and often unsafe.
What’s next: the final
The winners meet on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) — an afternoon final timed for a global prime-time audience. We’ll publish a full viewing guide for the final after the semifinals decide the matchup.
Schedule and broadcast details confirmed against FOX Sports and official broadcaster pages as of July 13, 2026. If details change, this article will be updated with the revision date noted.