France and Spain are set to face off in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match on July 14 at 3 p.m. ET. The game will determine which team advances to the final, with the loser competing for third place.
The match is scheduled to be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast in English on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo. Streaming options include DIRECTV, which is offering a five-day free trial.
France, considered a pre-tournament favorite, enters the semifinal undefeated. Their quarterfinal victory was a 2-0 win over Morocco, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. France's path to the semifinals included group stage wins against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, followed by knockout stage victories over Sweden and Paraguay.
Spain also remains unbeaten in the tournament. They began their World Cup campaign with a draw against Cape Verde and have since allowed only one goal across their five matches. Spain secured their semifinal berth with a 2-1 win against Belgium in the quarterfinals. Their tournament results include a draw with Cape Verde, followed by wins against Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Austria, and Portugal.
The last encounter between France and Spain in the 2025 Nations League semifinals resulted in a high-scoring affair, with Spain prevailing 5-4.
The winner of this semifinal will advance to the final in New Jersey on July 19 to play against either Argentina or England. The defeated teams will contest the third-place match on July 18.