Frank Christian
In a bid to reach the Euro 2024 final, traditional European powerhouses Spain and France clash at Allianz Arena on Tuesday.
Spain secured a hard-fought victory against Germany in the quarterfinal, with Mikel Merino scoring a late winner. Their last European Championship triumph was in 2012, and they aim to repeat that success.
On the other hand, France progressed to the semifinals by winning a penalty shootout against Portugal. Despite not scoring from open play, they are in contention for the title.
Streaming and TV Details for Spain vs. France
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX |
| Canada | TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, TVA Sports | TVA+ |
| UK | BBC One | BBC iPlayer/website |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3, 2HD, 3HD | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: Watch on FOX or stream on Fubo with a free trial.
Follow the match on SiriusXM FC for radio coverage.
UK: BBC One will broadcast the game, and fans can stream it on BBC iPlayer/website.
Canada: TSN and TVA Sports will broadcast the event.
Australia: Optus Sport holds the rights to the tournament in Australia.
India: Catch the match on JioTV and Sony LIV. It will also air on Sony Ten Network.
Match Schedule for Spain vs. France
The semifinal between Spain and France at the Allianz Arena is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, at 9 p.m. local time in Munich.
Here are the corresponding kick-off times for some major regions:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jul. 9 | 3 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jul. 9 | 12 p.m. PT |
| UK | Tue, Jul. 9 | 8 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Wed, Jul. 10 | 5 a.m. AEST |
| India | Wed, Jul. 10 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Spain vs. France Lineups and Team News
Spain will be without Pedri for the rest of the tournament, but Dani Olmo and others are ready to step up. Defenders like Carvajal and Le Normand are suspended, forcing changes in the backline.
Alvaro Morata is available despite earlier concerns, and he will lead the attack alongside other key players for Spain.
Expected Spain starting lineup (4-3-3): Simon (GK) — Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella — Olmo, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz — Lamine Yamal, Morata, Williams.
France Dealing with Injuries and Suspensions
Injured: Pedri (knee).
Suspended: Carvajal, Le Normand.
France’s coach Deschamps aims to maintain a strong defense but needs improvement in the offensive department to progress in the tournament. Star player Kylian Mbappe is expected to lead the attack despite recent fatigue concerns after a nasal injury. Other forward players like Ousmane Dembele have shown potential but lack consistency in crucial moments.
Adrien Rabiot might return to the midfield alongside Aurelien Tchouameni after serving a suspension. The defensive duo of William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano has been solid throughout the tournament.
France starting lineup (4-3-1-2): Maignan (GK) — Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez — Kante, Tchouameni, Rabiot — Griezmann — Dembele, Mbappe.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Spain vs. France Match Prediction
- Score prediction: Spain 0-1 France
Spain’s recent performance against Germany showcased their strength but also revealed vulnerabilities due to injuries and suspensions. With key players missing, Spain’s defense might struggle against France’s tactics of deep defending and quick counter-attacks. France will aim to frustrate Spain and capitalize on their opponents’ lack of experience in high-pressure games.
