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France and Venezuela meet in Group D at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Sunday, October 18 in Sale, Morocco, with kickoff at 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT). In the United States, the match airs in English on Fox Soccer Plus and streams free in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube channel.
It is the toughest possible start for Venezuela, who reached Morocco by beating Colombia in the South American playoff round. France, champions of this tournament in 2012, expect to contend for first place in a group that also includes Japan and Zambia.
| Match | France vs Venezuela |
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT |
| Competition | FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, Group D |
| U.S. TV | Fox Soccer Plus (English) |
| U.S. Stream | Fubo (English); Telemundo Deportes on YouTube, free (Spanish) |
| Venue | Mohammed VI Football Complex, Sale, Morocco |
Where to Watch France vs Venezuela
Fox Soccer Plus carries the match live in English at 2:00 PM ET. It is a premium channel, available through most major U.S. cable and satellite providers, usually as part of a sports add-on package rather than a basic tier, and channel numbers and package placement vary by provider and market.
The channel also streams on Fubo, which carries Fox Soccer Plus in the United States. Subscribers can watch on televisions, phones, tablets and computers with the Fubo app.
In Spanish, there is no television broadcast of this match in the United States. Telemundo Deportes streams it live and free on its official YouTube channel, exclusively, with coverage from 1:45 PM ET and no subscription required.
No other U.S. streaming option is confirmed for this match. Telemundo’s own tournament announcement reserves the network’s television and Peacock coverage for selected fixtures, and France vs Venezuela is not one of them.
Can You Watch France vs Venezuela for Free?
Yes, in Spanish. Telemundo Deportes streams the match live and free on its official YouTube channel, one of 19 group-stage matches the network is showing exclusively on that platform. Coverage starts at 1:45 PM ET.
The English broadcast is not on free television. Fox Soccer Plus is a premium channel, so watching in English requires a pay TV package that includes it, or a Fubo subscription.
Match Preview
France remain one of the benchmarks of European youth football. They won this tournament in 2012, and their academies keep producing senior internationals. A year ago in Morocco, they were beaten 2-1 by Canada in the group stage, a result this squad will want to improve on.
Venezuela earned their place the hard way. Head coach Dayana Farias and her players beat Colombia in the playoff round of the South American U-17 Championship, and the federation named the 21-player World Cup squad on October 14.
The Vinotinto also have real pedigree at this level. Venezuela finished fourth at this tournament in both 2014 and 2016, and matching those runs is the benchmark for this new generation, even in one of the hardest groups in Morocco.
Japan, the 2014 champions, and Zambia complete Group D and meet in the group’s other opener earlier on Sunday. The top two finishers are guaranteed a Round of 16 place, and the four best third-placed teams across the tournament also advance, so even a point would be a major result for Venezuela.
Key Storylines
Venezuela’s whole group campaign is free in Spanish. All three of the Vinotinto’s group matches appear on Telemundo Deportes’ exclusive YouTube list, so fans in the United States can follow the team in Spanish without any subscription.
A statement game for France. France are expected to fight Japan for first place in Group D. A convincing opening win, with goals to spare, could matter on October 24 if the top of the group comes down to goal difference.
Dayana Farias and a fearless squad. Venezuela’s coach brings a young side into one of the tournament’s hardest groups with nothing to lose. Their discipline without the ball will be tested from the first whistle by France’s attack.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do France and Venezuela play next?
Venezuela stay in the late slot on Wednesday, October 21 against Zambia at 2:00 PM ET, another free Telemundo Deportes YouTube stream, while France face Japan earlier that day at 11:00 AM ET. Both close the group on Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM ET, Venezuela against Japan and France against Zambia.
