France vs. Spain: TV Info, Live Stream and Preview for FIBA World Cup 2014

Two of the most talented basketball teams in the world will face off with a spot in the FIBA World Cup semifinals on the line as Spain battles France.

Spain earned an 88-64 win when the two competed during the group stage, but this does not matter as the two sides head into the single-elimination match. All it takes is one upset for Spain to turn from one of the favorites to win a gold to being off the medal stand.

With plenty of NBA talent on both ends of the court, this is certain to be an exciting game with both teams giving it all they have to win. Here is a guide to help you follow all the action.

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Time: 4 p.m. ET

Location: Palacio de los Deportes de la Comunidad, Madrid, Spain

TV: ESPN2

Live Stream: ESPN3

Before this tournament began, most expected Spain and the United States to compete in the finals. ESPN's Marc Stein discussed why Team USA would have problems in a potential matchup:

After the group stage, this thought process has not changed, according to Turner Sports' Matt Winer:

However, it is important not to look ahead in any sport, especially with a team like France waiting to pull off an upset.

Even without Tony Parker, the French are loaded with big-time players like Boris Diaw, Nicolas Batum and Evan Fournier. The problem is none of these players have been hitting their shots from the outside as well as they have shown in the past.

If the squad can pick up the three-point shooting from the 32.8 percent it has been to this point in the tournament, it will have much more success.

Meanwhile, the team does not need to add any motivation. Forward Mickael Gelabale explained after the last match, "Once again Spain, and once again it will be a fight. We have three days to prepare for this game. France and Spain is like a classico game and everybody is waiting for it," via FIBA.com.

France will certainly come through with its full effort to stay alive in this tournament and earn a spot in the semifinals.

Unfortunately, this still will likely not be enough against the host nation. Spain has been scary good in this tournament, even when facing top competition in Group A.

Ricky Rubio has done a great job spreading the ball around as Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka and Juan Carlos Navarro have been excellent. Still, the top performer has been Pau Gasol, who is averaging 20.5 points and 5.5 rebounds so far. 

Although Gasol has seemingly struggled over the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, he is looking good at the World Cup, as Zach Harper of CBS Sports noted:

The front line helped Spain outscore France 42-28 in the paint last game, and the difference should be even bigger this time around. There is simply too much talent on this roster to stop before the finals.

Prediction: Spain 91, France 78

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