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Before the new world champion is crowned on Sunday, the semifinals are set. France faces Spain tonight.
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In just a few days, the world champion will be determined. Before that, the FIFA World Cup 2026 still has two semifinals to go. Here’s where you can catch these pivotal matches live on TV or via streaming.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is entering its decisive phase. Before the new world champion is crowned on Sunday, the semifinals feature France versus Spain and England versus Argentina.
The First Semifinal: France vs. Spain
Tonight’s highlight is the clash between France and Spain. ZDF kicks things off at 20:15 with “ZDFsportstudio live”. The team includes host Katrin Müller-Hohenstein, along with Christoph Kramer, Per Mertesacker, and Christian Streich. The match kicks off at 21:00 CEST, and Gari Paubandt will provide commentary. Viewers can also watch the pre-match coverage and the match live through ZDF’s online platform.
The Second Semifinal: England vs. Argentina
The second semifinal will take place on Wednesday, featuring England facing Argentina. This match will be broadcasted on ARD, starting with “Sportschau” at 20:15, and the kick-off is set for 21:00. Hosts Esther Sedlaczek and Bastian Schweinsteiger will guide the coverage, with Tom Bartels offering commentary. Additionally, the match will be accessible through the ARD Mediathek and on “sportschau.de”.
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The Finale on Sunday
The thrilling journey will culminate in the grand finale on July 19, as the 104th and final game of the World Cup takes place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. ZDF will cover the final, starting their pre-show at 19:30. The commentary team will include Jochen Breyer and Friederike Kromp, and the match also kicks off at 21:00 CEST, with Oliver Schmidt providing commentary.
Third Place Playoff on Saturday
MagentaTV will broadcast both semifinals and the final live. The Deutsche Telekom’s TV and streaming platform will show all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The third place playoff will be an exclusive event on MagentaTV, starting at 23:00 CEST on July 18.
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