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What TV channel is Spain vs France on? How to watch semi-final for FREE

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Spain take on France in the first Euro 2024 semi-final this evening, and you can watch it all unfold for FREE.

La Roja and Les Bleus are two of the biggest footballing nations in the world and are previous winners of this competition, but for one side, that journey ends here.

Spain beat Germany 2-1 in the quarter-finals and are probably slight favourites here

Spain are into the last four after a 2-1 win over Germany, and Mikel Merino was the hero.

The former Newcastle midfielder came off the bench to power home a Dani Olmo cross in the last seconds of extra time to win the game.

Meanwhile, France were held by Portugal, but beat Cristiano Ronaldo‘s side 5-3 on penalties.

In truth, Didier Deschamps‘ side weren’t great, but they found a way, which they always seem to do and set us up for this enormous encounter.

Spain vs France: How to watch

This Euro 2024 semi-final will take place on Tuesday, July 9.

It is being held at the Allianz Arena in Munich and kick-off is scheduled for 8pm UK time.

The game will be shown free-to-air on BBC One from 7:30pm.

Fans can also stream it via the BBC iPlayer.

France were victorious in their penalty shootout, erasing some of the demons from the 2022 World Cup finalCredit: Getty

Spain vs France: talkSPORT coverage

talkSPORT will have live coverage of all the action presented by Hugh Woozencroft.

Commentary will come from Joe Shennan and former England striker Darren Bent. 

talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog of all the action. 

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Merino’s goal was one of the moments of the tournament

Spain vs France: What has been said?

There has been a lot of criticism for Kylian Mbappe this tournament.

The French captain broke his nose during the opening game against Austria and has been forced to wear a mask since.

It’s not ideal, while there were also claims from France that Mbappe was worried about the election.

But Deschamps has staunchly defended his player.

He said: “Don’t you think he has already made enough history with what he has done so far?

“He wants to make even more history.

“We did everything we could with him, with the medical staff, to get him to be here. 

“During the preparation, he had a little back problem, too, but Kylian is here.”

talkSPORT is bringing you live commentary of EVERY game at Euro 2024. Tune in via the website or the app, and follow our live Euro 2024 blog for all the latest news, views and reaction to the big moments.

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