This Wednesday, July 15, 2026, England takes on Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta, with a spot in the final at stake. A high-stakes clash between two nations with a storied rivalry, it will determine the next opponent of the France-Spain winner. Good news for fans: the match will be available free to stream on M6+, in addition to live free-to-air coverage on M6 and, for subscribers, on beIN Sports, with an 8:00 p.m. local time kick-off 21:00 French time. Here’s how to catch every moment of the match from your phone, tablet, or TV.
Both teams reach the semifinals after solid campaigns. England ousted the surprise package Norway in the quarterfinals (2-1 after extra time), bringing an end to the Scandinavians’ run and their striker Erling Haaland. Argentina, the reigning world champions, edged Switzerland (1-0) in a tight contest, confirming their knack for securing victory without overextending themselves.
Between these two regulars at the sport’s biggest stages (eleven and ten World Cup quarterfinals, respectively), the history is well known and gives this clash a distinctive flavor. Suffice it to say that this England-Argentina will not lack tension or stakes. We now outline how to watch it via streaming.
This second semifinal is being broadcast free-to-air and at no cost on M6, as well as on its streaming platform M6+. All you need to do is create a free account on the official M6 site or through the dedicated app to watch the match without spending a penny. A first-of-its-kind situation, since TF1 is not airing any games of this World Cup.
M6+ is available on virtually every platform: iOS and Android smartphones, tablets, web browsers, connected TVs (Samsung, LG, Philips, Android TV) and operator set-top boxes (Free, Orange, Bouygues Telecom, SFR). The channel will stream a total of 54 World Cup 2026 matches free-to-air, including all of France’s games, the two semi-finals, the third-place playoff and the final on July 19.
To ensure you don’t miss any of the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, beIN Sports remains the sole option in France. The channel will air the entire tournament and offers this semifinal on beIN Sports 1, in co-broadcast with M6. The subscription is billed at 15 euros per month with no commitment, available directly on the beIN Sports platform or via the Canal+ Sport offer.
A last-minute check before kickoff: make sure your set-top box or TV package actually gives you access to the TNT channels, so you don’t get blocked just minutes before the match. And keep in mind that the winner of this showdown will face the winner of France-Espagne, la demi-finale des Bleus du 14 juillet, in the final on Sunday, July 19 in New York.
With a 9 p.m. kickoff, the timing is perfect for an evening outdoors, on a terrace or on a giant screen. Several fan zones in Paris will be showing the 2026 World Cup matches on big screens, delivering a far more festive atmosphere than watching on your phone.
