France and Spain will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal on July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match brings together two European powerhouses after both won their quarterfinal ties earlier this week.
Spain reached the semifinal by defeating Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals on July 10. France advanced with a 3-1 victory over Portugal on July 9, powered by two goals from Kylian Mbappé, according to FIFA match reports.
The semifinal is scheduled for July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as confirmed by multiple outlets including ESPN and The Guardian. The venue, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, will host the high-stakes clash between two teams with contrasting styles: Spain's possession game against France's counter-attacking threat.
Spain and France have recent history in competitive matches. Spain defeated France 5-4 in a Nations League match in 2025, one of their higher-scoring recent encounters, according to ESPN's match preview.
The winner of Tuesday's semifinal will advance to the World Cup final, with the runner-up eliminated. Both teams enter the match with strong defensive records from their quarterfinal performances.
