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Watch the World Cup Semi-Finals in New Zealand

Updated July 2026
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Two mornings, two semi-finals, and the good news for Kiwi fans: both kick off at 07:00 NZST — a coffee-in-hand start rather than a middle-of-the-night alarm. France v Spain lands Wednesday morning, England v Argentina on Thursday. This is your simple guide to when they’re on, where to watch free, and how to have your bets set in NZD before the whistle.

A New Zealand fan watching the World Cup semi-finals on TV with morning coffee
Both semi-finals kick off 07:00 NZST — a rare fan-friendly slot for Kiwi viewers.
  • SF1 France v Spain: 07:00 NZST Wednesday 15 July.
  • SF2 England v Argentina: 07:00 NZST Thursday 16 July.
  • Where: free-to-air on TVNZ (TVNZ 1 / TVNZ+ streaming) — no subscription needed.
  • The tip: place bets the night before or an hour ahead; team news lands close to kick-off.

Step 1 — Note the Kick-Off Times (NZST)

Both semi-finals are 15:00 ET in the United States, which converts to a friendly 07:00 NZST the following morning in New Zealand (NZST is 16 hours ahead of ET):

Semi-final Fixture NZST Venue
SF1 France vs Spain Wed 15 Jul, 07:00 AT&T Stadium, Dallas
SF2 England vs Argentina Thu 16 Jul, 07:00 Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Looking ahead: the third-place play-off is 09:00 NZST Sunday 19 July (Miami), and the final is 07:00 NZST Monday 20 July at MetLife Stadium — another morning slot.

Step 2 — Find Where to Watch (Free)

The 2026 World Cup is on TVNZ in New Zealand, with matches free-to-air on TVNZ 1 and streaming on TVNZ+ — no subscription required. For a 07:00 NZST kick-off, TVNZ+ on a phone or laptop is the easy option if you are on the move or at your desk. Both semi-finals, the third-place play-off and the final are part of the free coverage.

Local tip: a 07:00 kick-off means build-up and team news land right around your breakfast. If you want the confirmed line-ups before betting, TVNZ’s pre-match coverage from about 06:30 NZST is the place to catch them.

Step 3 — Set Your Bets Before Kick-Off

With a morning kick-off, the tidy routine is to place bets either the night before or in the half-hour after you wake. A few pointers specific to these semis:

  1. France v Spain team news matters — France’s Tchouaméni is the swing man; his place is confirmed on the teamsheet about an hour before kick-off (~06:00 NZST Wednesday).
  2. The SF2 line moved late — England v Argentina odds were still settling a day out, so re-check the price Thursday morning rather than trusting a Tuesday screenshot.
  3. Decimal odds, NZD — every price on this site is decimal (e.g. France 2.35 to win SF1) and staked in New Zealand dollars.

Step 4 — Read the Odds at a Glance

Quick reference for both mornings (decimal):

Match Home Draw Away
France v Spain France 2.35 3.10 Spain 3.10
England v Argentina England 2.55–2.65 2.90–3.00 Argentina 3.00–3.05

(SF1 FanDuel via CBS, 2026-07-13 19:49 ET; SF2 FanDuel via SI / DraftKings, 2026-07-12 — treat SF2 as a range and re-check.) For the full read on each, see our match pages linked below.

Step 5 — Bet Responsibly

Keep it fun. Set a budget before the tournament’s business end and stick to it — semi-finals are exciting, but chase-free betting is the only kind worth doing. Use deposit limits, take breaks, and never stake money you cannot afford to lose. If betting stops feeling fun, it is time to stop.
  • [ ] Diary both mornings: 07:00 NZST Wed 15 Jul and Thu 16 Jul
  • [ ] Bookmark TVNZ+ for the free stream
  • [ ] Set a total budget for the semis and the final
  • [ ] Check confirmed line-ups from ~06:30 NZST before staking
  • [ ] Confirm live decimal odds in NZD at your book

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What time are the World Cup semi-finals in New Zealand?
Both kick off at 07:00 NZST. France v Spain is Wednesday 15 July; England v Argentina is Thursday 16 July. The final is 07:00 NZST Monday 20 July.
Where can I watch the World Cup semi-finals in NZ?
Free-to-air on TVNZ — TVNZ 1 on television and TVNZ+ for streaming. No subscription is required for the semi-finals, third-place play-off or final.
When should I place my bets for a morning kick-off?
Either the night before or in the half-hour after you wake. For France v Spain, wait for France’s teamsheet around 06:00 NZST to confirm Tchouaméni; for England v Argentina, re-check the odds Thursday morning as the line was still settling a day out.