France and Spain meet in World Cup semifinal on July 14

Two of Europe's premier football powers will clash for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as France faces Spain in a semifinal match on Tuesday, July 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The winner will advance to the championship match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, against the victor of Wednesday's semifinal between Argentina and England.

France enters the match with a perfect record of six consecutive wins, having scored 16 goals and conceded only two. Their path included a 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco. Captain Kylian Mbappé, who has scored eight goals in the tournament, leads a potent attack supported by Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise. The French defense has not conceded a goal in the knockout stages. This marks France's third consecutive World Cup semifinal, a feat achieved previously only by Germany and Brazil. Coach Didier Deschamps, who will step down after the tournament, confirmed that Mbappé is fully fit despite a minor ankle knock sustained in the previous match.

Spain presents a stark tactical contrast, advancing with a possession-based style and having conceded just one goal in the entire tournament. Their dramatic 2-1...