NEW DELHI: Spain and France are set to clash in the European Championship semifinals on Tuesday in Munich. The match will feature contrasting styles, with Spain being one of the highest-scoring teams in the tournament, while France has struggled to find the back of the net, relying on own goals and a penalty from Kylian Mbappé, who continues to play with a protective mask due to a broken nose.
The winner of this semifinal will face either England or the Netherlands in the final on Sunday in Berlin. Both Spain and France had to endure extra time in their quarterfinal matches, with Spain defeating host nation Germany 2-1 thanks to a last-minute goal from substitute Mikel Merino, and France needing penalties to overcome Portugal after a goalless draw.
Spain will be without several key players due to suspension and injury. Midfielder Pedri was forced off early against Germany with a knee injury and will miss the remainder of the tournament. Dani Carvajal and Robin le Normand will also be suspended for the semifinal due to accumulated yellow cards.
Jesús Navas is expected to be tasked with marking Mbappé. France, on the other hand, has no injury concerns, with Marcus Thuram returning to training after a minor thigh issue.
The two teams have been defensively solid throughout the tournament, conceding only three goals between them. Spain and France have a long history, having met 36 times, with Spain holding a slight edge in victories. This will be Spain’s sixth European Championship semifinal, having only failed to reach the final once, while France has reached the semifinals on five previous occasions, winning three times.
France has been a consistent presence in the finals of major tournaments in recent years, reaching the final in three of the last four, losing to Portugal at Euro 2016 and Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, but emerging victorious against Croatia in the 2018 World Cup.
UEFA EURO 2024 semifinals Spain vs France match details
When will Spain vs France start?
The UEFA European Championship 2024 semifinals between Spain and France is set for July 9, Tuesday.
When and where to watch Spain vs France in India?
The UEFA Euro 2024 fixture will be held at Munich Football Arena, Munich, Germany. The match is scheduled to start at 12:30 AM (Wedesday) Indian Standard Time. Indian viewers can watch the match through Sony Sports Network, which holds the broadcasting rights for the event.
Fans in India can follow the match on various channels. English-language enthusiasts can follow the action on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD in English. For those who prefer Hindi commentary, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD will be the go-to channel.
Regional language options are also available. Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD in Tamil & Telugu cater to viewers in South India. Additionally, Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD in Bengali & Malayalam will be covering the match for audiences in the East and Southwest regions.
For fans who wish to stream the match online, the SonyLIV app and website will provide live coverage. This ensures that viewers can enjoy the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament from their devices comfortably.
When and where to watch Spain vs France in the UK?
Spain and France will face off in the quarterfinals this Monday at 8 pm BST. UK viewers can watch the game on BBC TV Sports or live stream it via the ITV app and website.
When and where to watch Spain vs France in the USA?
The Spain vs France match will be broadcast in the USA on Fox Sports and streamed live via the Fubo TV App and website. Scheduled to begin at 7 pm GMT, viewers can tune in to watch the game.
The winner of this semifinal will face either England or the Netherlands in the final on Sunday in Berlin. Both Spain and France had to endure extra time in their quarterfinal matches, with Spain defeating host nation Germany 2-1 thanks to a last-minute goal from substitute Mikel Merino, and France needing penalties to overcome Portugal after a goalless draw.
Spain will be without several key players due to suspension and injury. Midfielder Pedri was forced off early against Germany with a knee injury and will miss the remainder of the tournament. Dani Carvajal and Robin le Normand will also be suspended for the semifinal due to accumulated yellow cards.
Jesús Navas is expected to be tasked with marking Mbappé. France, on the other hand, has no injury concerns, with Marcus Thuram returning to training after a minor thigh issue.
The two teams have been defensively solid throughout the tournament, conceding only three goals between them. Spain and France have a long history, having met 36 times, with Spain holding a slight edge in victories. This will be Spain’s sixth European Championship semifinal, having only failed to reach the final once, while France has reached the semifinals on five previous occasions, winning three times.
France has been a consistent presence in the finals of major tournaments in recent years, reaching the final in three of the last four, losing to Portugal at Euro 2016 and Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, but emerging victorious against Croatia in the 2018 World Cup.
UEFA EURO 2024 semifinals Spain vs France match details
When will Spain vs France start?
The UEFA European Championship 2024 semifinals between Spain and France is set for July 9, Tuesday.
When and where to watch Spain vs France in India?
The UEFA Euro 2024 fixture will be held at Munich Football Arena, Munich, Germany. The match is scheduled to start at 12:30 AM (Wedesday) Indian Standard Time. Indian viewers can watch the match through Sony Sports Network, which holds the broadcasting rights for the event.
Fans in India can follow the match on various channels. English-language enthusiasts can follow the action on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD in English. For those who prefer Hindi commentary, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD will be the go-to channel.
Regional language options are also available. Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD in Tamil & Telugu cater to viewers in South India. Additionally, Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD in Bengali & Malayalam will be covering the match for audiences in the East and Southwest regions.
For fans who wish to stream the match online, the SonyLIV app and website will provide live coverage. This ensures that viewers can enjoy the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament from their devices comfortably.
When and where to watch Spain vs France in the UK?
Spain and France will face off in the quarterfinals this Monday at 8 pm BST. UK viewers can watch the game on BBC TV Sports or live stream it via the ITV app and website.
When and where to watch Spain vs France in the USA?
The Spain vs France match will be broadcast in the USA on Fox Sports and streamed live via the Fubo TV App and website. Scheduled to begin at 7 pm GMT, viewers can tune in to watch the game.