France will play Spain in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 14, 2026, at 9 PM local time. The match takes place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. For fans in Paris without tickets, several official fan zones and public viewing areas are available without reservation.
According to the Paris tourism office, the main fan zone at Champ de Mars near the Eiffel Tower will broadcast the match on large screens. Entry is free but subject to security checks. Other verified locations include the rooftop at Printemps Haussmann, which offers a view of the city, and the terrace at Le Perchoir in the 11th arrondissement. Both require early arrival as capacity is limited.
France reached the semi-final after winning all six previous matches: against Senegal, Iraq, Norway, Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco. Spain advanced by defeating Portugal, Germany, and Brazil in earlier rounds. This is the first meeting between the two teams in a World Cup semi-final since 2006.
Fans are advised to arrive at least two hours before kickoff and use public transport, as roads near fan zones will be closed. The Paris police prefecture has confirmed that no reservation is needed for the Champ de Mars zone, but bags will be searched.
