India stormed into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup 2026 with a commanding 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei and will now face France on Saturday. The 2022 champions have reached the final four for the first time since their title-winning run four years ago.
Standing in their way is a surprise contender in France, a side few expected to make the semifinals. However, they have delivered impressive performances throughout the tournament and will be eager to extend their dream run against India.
The French team head into the clash on the back of a historic win over 14-time champions Indonesia in the group stage, followed by a dominant 3-0 victory against Japan in the quarterfinals. With both teams in strong form, this encounter has quickly become one of the most
anticipated matchups, with a place in the Thomas Cup final at stake.
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: India vs France Semifinals Schedule
| Match | Category | Time (IST) | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS1 | Men's Singles 1 | 9:30 PM | Ayush Shetty vs Toma Junior Popov |
| MD1 | Men's Doubles 1 | 10:30 PM | Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty vs Lucas Corvee & Ronan Labar |
| MS2 | Men's Singles 2 | 11:30 PM | Kidambi Srikanth vs Christo Popov |
| MD2 | Men's Doubles 2 | 12:30 AM (May 3) | M.R. Arjun & Hariharan Amsakarunan vs Thom Gicquel & William Villeger |
| MS3 | Men's Singles 3 | 1:30 AM (May 3) | HS Prannoy vs Alex Lanier |
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: India vs France Schedule
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM (IST) | 6:00 PM (Local time)
- Venue: Forum Horsens, Denmark
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: Livestreaming Details
Which TV channels will broadcast the India vs France Thomas Cup semi-final?
In India, the match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 3).
Where to follow the live streaming of the India vs France Thomas Cup semi-final?
You can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website. It is also available on the BWF TV YouTube channel (subject to regional availability).
