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How to watch France vs Spain with a VPN
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A VPN, such asExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out ourguide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
World Cup – Semi FinalsDallas Stadium
Today’s game between France and Spain will kick-off at 14 Jul 2026, 20:00.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch France vs Spain today
- Download & Install: Sign up toExpressVPNor another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL’s guidehere) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache:Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming:Go to your broadcaster’s website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick:Most Android-based TVs and devices like theAmazon Fire TV StickorGoogle Chromecast with Google TVhave native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don’t support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to useSmart DNS(usually found in your VPN account settings) orMirror/Castthe stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.
Confirmed team news & squads
16M. Maignan17W. Saliba3L. Digne5J. Kounde4D. Upamecano12B. Barcola14A. Rabiot8A. Tchouameni11M. Olise7O. Dembele10K. Mbappe23U. Simon24M. Cucurella12P. Porro22P. Cubarsi14A. Laporte16Rodri8F. Ruiz10D. Olmo19L. Yamal15A. Baena21M. Oyarzabal
- 16M. Maignan
5.7
23U. Simon
8.1 - 17W. Saliba
M. Lacroix 30′
5.7
24M. Cucurella
7.3 - 3L. Digne
T. Hernandez 72′
5.5
12P. Porro
M. Llorente 83′
8.1 - 5J. Kounde
5.9
22P. Cubarsi
7.7 - 4D. Upamecano
5.8
14A. Laporte
7.7 - 12B. Barcola
D. Doue 57′
6.3
16CRodri
7.3 - 14A. Rabiot
M. Kone 46′
5.5
8F. Ruiz
Pedri 77′
7.0 - 8A. Tchouameni
6.3
10D. Olmo
M. Merino 77′
7.5 - 11M. Olise
R. Cherki 72′
6.2
19L. Yamal
7.0 - 7O. Dembele
6.1
15A. Baena
N. Williams 83′
7.0 - 10CK. Mbappe
5.8
21M. Oyarzabal
F. Torres 74′
7.7
- 13N. Kante
4E. Garcia - 9M. Thuram
25V. Munoz - 6M. Kone
A. Rabiot 46′
5.7
2M. Pubill - 25M. Akliouche
6M. Merino
D. Olmo 77′
6.1 - 20D. Doue
B. Barcola 57′
5.8
9Gavi - 22J. Mateta
5M. Llorente
P. Porro 83′
6.0 - 15I. Konate
18M. Zubimendi - 23R. Risser
7F. Torres
M. Oyarzabal 74′
5.9 - 18W. Zaire-Emery
1D. Raya - 19T. Hernandez
L. Digne 72′
6.2
11Y. Pino - 26M. Lacroix
W. Saliba 30′
6.4
3A. Grimaldo - 24R. Cherki
M. Olise 72′
6.0
13J. Garcia - 21L. Hernandez
17N. Williams
A. Baena 83′
6.0 - 2M. Gusto
26B. Iglesias - 1B. Samba
20Pedri
F. Ruiz 77′
6.0
- D. Deschamps
- L. de la Fuente
France confirmed starting XI:Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappé (captain). Coach: Didier Deschamps.
Spain confirmed starting XI:Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri (captain), Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal. Coach: Luis de la Fuente.
Injuries and Suspended players
- No sidelined players
- No sidelined players
W2-0
Goal Scored (Conceded)
13/1
Games over 2.5 goals
3/5
Both teams scored
1/5
W2-1
Goal Scored (Conceded)
11/1
Games over 2.5 goals
3/5
Both teams scored
1/5
France have won all five of their most recent matches, all at the 2026 World Cup. Their last outing was a 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco. Prior to that, they beat Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16, then defeated Sweden 3-0, Norway 4-1, and Iraq 3-0 in the group stage. Across those five games, France scored 13 goals and kept four clean sheets, conceding only once — against Norway.
Spain have also won their last five, all at this tournament. Their most recent result was a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals — the first time they conceded in the knockout rounds. Before that, they beat Portugal 1-0, Austria 3-0, Uruguay 1-0, and Saudi Arabia 4-0. Spain scored 11 goals across those five fixtures and kept three clean sheets.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent meeting between these sides ended in a 5-4 Spain win in the UEFA Nations League final on June 5, 2025. Before that, Spain beat France 2-1 in the semi-finals of Euro 2024, while France won 2-1 in the 2021 UEFA Nations League final. Across the last five meetings, Spain have won three and France two, with the sides combining for 16 goals.
Confirmed kits
France wear their familiar navy blue shirts, white shorts and red socks. Their goalkeeper wears a neon green kit.
Spain wear their second strip, which has white shirts and socks with a maroon trim, plus maroon shorts with a bronze trim. Their goalkeeper wears a yellow kit with a black trim.
The match officials wear light red kits with a gold trim.
Weather
France and Spain play in a climate-controlled, indoors environment at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Outside the stadium, there will be thundery showers plus a gentle breeze from the south-east. The temperature outside will be 29°C (84°F) at kick-off, falling to 27°C (81°F) by full-time, with the humidity outdoors being 68% at the start of the game, rising to 76% by the end of the match.
