The 2026 FIFA World Cup will stage its first semifinal on July 14, when France takes on Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, kicking off at 2 p.m. Central Time. Both squads have navigated the group stage without a loss, with Les Bleus posting a perfect record that includes a 2‑0 triumph over Morocco, while La Roja opened with a goalless draw against Cape Verde before edging Belgium 2‑1.
The match will be televised in the United States on Fox and will also be available through Fubo, the Fox One App and Peacock, giving fans multiple ways to follow the action.
Betting markets list France at +130, a tie at +210 and Spain at +225, with an over/under set at 2.5 goals. Analysts have released predicted starting elevens: France could start with Kylian Mbappé, Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne, Kouadio Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Désiré Doué, while Spain may field Lamine Yamal, Unai Simón, Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Pedro Porro, Pedri, Rodri, Álex Baena, Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Mikel Merino, providing a blend of youth and experience.
A clash of unbeaten titans
This encounter carries extra weight because France have reached the final in the two most recent editions of the tournament, winning in 2018 and falling to Argentina on penalties in 2022. Spain, meanwhile, is chasing its first title since 2010, hoping to add a new chapter to a legacy built on technical mastery and tactical discipline.
The World Cup calendar continues after the semifinal with an England versus Argentina clash on July 15, a bronze‑final showdown on July 18 and the championship match on July 19, promising a crescendo of drama before the tournament concludes.