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Broadcasting Information

In just a few days, the world will know who the champion is. But before that, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has one last decision to make: who will face Spain in the final? Here’s how to watch the second semi-final live on TV and stream.

The 2026 World Cup is nearing its conclusion. Spain triumphed in the first semi-final against France, winning 2-0. Before the new world champion is crowned on Sunday, England will take on Argentina this Wednesday.

When and Where to Watch England vs Argentina: ARD Broadcasting

The broadcasting rights for the semi-final between England and Argentina have been secured by ARD. The coverage starts at 20:15 on July 15 with ‘Sportschau,’ followed by the kick-off at 21:00. Esther Sedlaczek and Bastian Schweinsteiger will host the show, while Tom Bartels provides commentary. The match will also be streamed on the ARD Mediathek and “sportschau.de”.

WM Final Broadcast Information

The 104th and final match of the World Cup will wrap up the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the USA on Sunday. ZDF will broadcast the final match on July 19, starting at 19:30 with pre-match coverage. The commentators include Jochen Breyer and Friederike Kromp, in addition to the first semi-final team. The kick-off is at 21:00 German time, and the game will be commented by Oliver Schmidt.

Third Place Match and Streaming Options

MagentaTV will also broadcast both semi-finals and the final live. The Deutsche Telekom TV and streaming platform will show all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live. The third-place match will exclusively be available on MagentaTV on July 18, kicking off at 23:00 German time. (wue/spot)
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