The 2026 World Cup is entering its decisive phase. Before the new world champion is crowned on Sunday, the two semifinals are still to come. France takes on Spain, while England faces Argentina.
The First Semifinal: France vs. Spain
The action kicks off on Tuesday with the match between France and Spain. ZDF will begin coverage at 8:15 PM with "ZDFsportstudio live". The broadcast will be hosted by Katrin Müller-Hohenstein (60), supported by Christoph Kramer (35), Per Mertesacker (41), and Christian Streich (61). Kickoff is at 9:00 PM German time, with Gari Paubandt providing commentary. The pre-match coverage and the game will also be available live on ZDF's online platforms.
The Second Semifinal: England vs. Argentina
ARD will take over for the second semifinal. On Wednesday, England faces Argentina. The broadcast on Das Erste begins on July 15 at 8:15 PM with "Sportschau", with kickoff at 9:00 PM. Esther Sedlaczek (40) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (41) will host the show, while Tom Bartels (60) provides commentary for the match. The game will also stream simultaneously on ARD-Mediathek and "sportschau.de".
The Final on Sunday
The World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA concludes on Sunday with its 104th and final match. ZDF will broadcast the final on July 19, beginning pre-match coverage at 7:30 PM. Joining the team from the first semifinal will be Jochen Breyer (43) and Friederike Kromp (41). Kickoff is once again at 9:00 PM German time, with Oliver Schmidt providing commentary for the match.
The Third-Place Match on Saturday
MagentaTV will also broadcast both semifinals and the final live. Deutsche Telekom's TV and streaming platform is showing all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live. The third-place match will air exclusively on MagentaTV on July 18. Kickoff is at 11:00 PM German time.
