France and Spain Set for World Cup 2026 Semifinal Clash in Dallas

The semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings a thrilling encounter between two top contenders: France, the 2018 champions and 2022 finalists, and the reigning European champions, Spain. The match will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Tuesday.

This fixture features a clash of young talents, with France's star forward Kylian Mbappe, who shares the World Cup's top scorer title alongside Lionel Messi, going head-to-head against Spain’s promising teenager Lamine Yamal. Mbappe has amassed impressive goal and assist numbers over his career, yet Yamal has had success against him in matches for both club and country.

The winner advances to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, while the loser competes in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

Projected Lineups and Team Updates

Goalkeeper: 16. Mike MaignanDefenders: 5. Jules Kounde, 4. Dayot Upamecano, 17. William Saliba, 3. Lucas DigneMidfielders: 8. Aurelien Tchouameni, 14. Adrien RabiotAttacking Midfielders: 7. Ousmane Dembele, 11. Michael Olise, 20. Desire DoueForward: 10. Kylian Mbappe

Tchouameni missed the quarterfinal due to a thigh injury but is expected to be fit for the Spain match. Mbappe also left the previous game with an ankle issue but should be ready to start. Coach Didier Deschamps faces a tactical choice on whether to field all four attackers or bring in additional midfield support, possibly replacing Dembele or Doue with Manu Kone or Warren Zaire-Emery.

Goalkeeper: 23. Unai SimonDefenders: 12. Pedro Porro, 22. Pau Cubarsi, 14. Aymeric Laporte, 24. Marc CucurellaMidfielders: 16. Rodri, 20. PedriAttacking Midfielders: 19. Lamine Yamal, 10. Dani Olmo, 15. Alex BaenaForward: 21. Mikel Oyarzabal

Spain enters without injuries or suspensions. Winger Nico Williams remains doubtful after a hamstring problem limited his recent appearances, making a start unlikely. Pedri, benched in the quarterfinal for Fabian Ruiz, is expected to return to the lineup.

Score Prediction

We think this will be a tight encounter with France edging out Spain 2-1.

Squad Lists

Coach: Didier Deschamps

• Mike Maignan (GK), AC Milan
• Jules Kounde (DEF), Barcelona
• Aurelien Tchouameni (MID), Real Madrid
• Kylian Mbappe (FWD), Real Madrid
• Ousmane Dembele (FWD), Paris Saint-Germain

Coach: Luis de la Fuente

• Unai Simon (GK), Athletic Club
• Marc Cucurella (DEF), Chelsea
• Pedri (MID), Barcelona
• Lamine Yamal (MID), Barcelona
• Mikel Oyarzabal (FWD), Real Sociedad

Viewing Information

In the United States: The match will air live on FOX with streaming available via fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app.

Other regions: Canada viewers can watch on TSN channels and apps. In the UK, ITV1 and STV Scotland broadcast the game with online streams on ITVX and STV Player. Australian fans can tune in on SBS and SBS On Demand. India viewers have access through Unite8 Sports and ZEE5.