Spain and France boast five European titles between them and have charted contrasting paths to semifinals of Euro 2024.
Luis de la Fuente’s Spain have been the consensus most impressive team in Germany, even if they rode their luck before dispatching the hosts via Mikel Merino’s unforgettable last-gasp winner in the quarterfinals.
La Roja didn’t concede in the group stage, dominating Italy and scoring three times against Croatia. They hit four to end Georgia’s enterprising run and wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have thrilled fans around the world.
Despite boasting a similar standard of attacking talent, France boss Didier Deschamps has followed a more pragmatic path. Les Blues have only conceded once, but Kylian Mbappe’s penalty in the 1-1 group-stage draw with Poland makes him the only Frenchman to have scored at the tournament.
Wins by a 1-0 margin over Austria and Belgium came courtesy of own goals, while Les Bleus needed penalties to see off their 2016 final conquerors Portugal in the previous round.
Mbappe, who is playing in a protective mask due to a broken nose, had to be substituted before the end of that match and his fitness remains a concern.
The Sporting News is following Spain vs. France live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
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Spain vs. France live score
| 1st Half | Goal scorers | |
| Spain` | — | |
| France | — |
Venue:Allianz Arena
Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)
Predicted lineups:
Spain (4-3-3): Simon (GK) — Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella — Olmo, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz — Lamine Yamal, Morata, Williams.
France (4-3-1-2): Maignan (GK) — Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez — Kante, Tchouameni, Rabiot — Griezmann — Dembele, Mbappe.
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Spain vs. France live updates, highlights from Euro 2024
2 hours 30 mins before kickoff: Lamine Yamal is the danger man to watch for this evening as he has created 14 chances for Spain at Euro 2024. He also has three assists, with no Spanish player ever registering more at a single European Championship. His 14 chances created is the most by a teenager at a major tournament Opta has on record (since 1966 for World Cup, 1980 for Euro).
3 hours before kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of Spain vs. France in first Euro 2024 semifinal. Will Spanish exuberance and flair of French hard-nosed tournament pragmatism prevail?
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— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) July 8, 2024
Spain vs. France kickoff time
This Euro 2024 semifinal kicks off from the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, July 9 at 9 p.m. local time in Munich.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| 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, team news, starting 11
After overturning a 1-0 deficit to defeat resilient Georgia in the Round of 16, Group B winners Spain fielded an unchanged side to take on Germany, with Nacho Fernandez and Ayoze Perez both fit for the bench after returning from respective knocks. But head coach Luis de La Fuente finds his options more limited for this semifinal.
Pedri is set to miss the remainder of the tournament after hobbling off in Stuttgart after being on the receiving end of a strong tackle from Toni Kroos. RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo stepped in for the Barcelona playmaker and is expected to do so again following his crucial goal and assist against the Germans.
However, Spain also face challenges at the back, with two starting defenders, Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand, out due to suspension.
Le Normand, banned for yellow-card accumulation after being booked in the first half against Germany, was substituted for Nacho in that game. The former Real Madrid captain is likely to fill in again on Tuesday, while the 38-year-old Jesus Navas could be handed a start at right-back in place of the suspended Carvajal, who was sent off in the dying moments against Germany. Another possible full-back option is Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo, although he is nominally a left-sided player.
It was thought that Alvaro Morata would be suspended after apparently being booked while celebrating Merino’s winner against Germany, but UEFA later confirmed the Spain captain was not shown a yellow card, so he is free to play in the semifinal alongside Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.
Spain starting lineup (4-3-3): Simon (GK) — Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella — Olmo, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz — Lamine Yamal, Morata, Williams.
Injured: Pedri (knee).
Suspended: Carvajal, Le Normand.
Deschamps has a strong defensive unit that doesn’t need any tinkering, but that France’s problem has been at the other end of the pitch in this tournament.
While Kylian Mbappe might have come off late against Portugal last weekend after suffering from fatigue following his short spell out with a broken nose, Real Madrid’s new superstar will spearhead Les Bleus’ attack in Munich and look to notch a second goal at the European Championship.
The other attackers have all shown flashes of brilliance during games but they have lacked that clinical edge at clutch moments. Ousmane Dembele made a strong claim for a starting berth with a great performance off the bench against Portugal.
After serving his suspension, Adrien Rabiot could come back into the engine room alongside Aurelien Tchouameni, with Eduardo Camavinga making way. Forming what has been a rock-solid partnership at the back, Arsenal defensive sensation William Saliba will partner Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano.
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 live stream, TV channel
| 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: Spain vs. France will be televised in the United States on FOX. This is available to stream on Fubo with the latter offering a FREE seven-day trial. ViX is also an option for Spanish viewers.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.
UK: Tuesday’s match will be shown in the UK on BBC One and fans can stream on BBC iPlayer/website.
Canada: TSN are the main English-language broadcasters for Euro 2024 while TVA provides French options.
Australia: Australia’s sole broadcaster for the European Championship is Optus Sport.
India: Euro 2024 matches are available to watch on JioTV and Sony LIV. Spain vs. France can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.
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