Spain vs France: World Cup semifinal date, time and stakes
The Spain-France (espaa francia) World Cup 2026 semifinal is set for Tuesday, July 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with kickoff at 9:00 p.m. Spanish time. After Spain beat Belgium 2-1, La Roja face an unbeaten France side led by Kylian Mbappé in a rematch of their Euro 2024 semifinal.
Key Takeaways
- Spain vs France kicks off Tuesday, July 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at 9:00 p.m. in Spain.
- Spain advanced with a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Belgium; France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach its third straight World Cup semifinal.
- France is the only team with six wins from six matches at this tournament, with Mbappé driving the attack.
- Tickets for the Dallas semifinal are on sale via StubHub, with prices starting around $250 depending on seat location.
- The winner books a World Cup final spot; the loser plays for third place.
Spain’s path to Arlington was harder than the scoreline suggests. Luis de la Fuente’s side beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday after Fabián opened the scoring, De Ketelaere equalized, and Mikel Merino struck late, according to MARCA.
That result set up a blockbuster espaa francia clash with France, which eliminated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals. MARCA notes the fixture repeats the Euro 2024 semifinal between the same nations.
When and where is the Spain vs France semifinal?
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas-Arlington, Texas. MARCA lists a 9:00 p.m. kickoff in peninsular Spain.
The venue holds more than 90,000 fans and is home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. Check our Streaming & TV Alerts hub for broadcast updates as kickoff approaches.
Why is France such a tough semifinal opponent for Spain?
EFE reporting carried by Yahoo Noticias describes France as the World Cup’s most commanding side so far: six wins from six, with no team matching that record. Kylian Mbappé is framed as France’s leader, top scorer, and decisive figure in attack.
Spain arrives confident too. EFE notes La Roja have won five of six matches, building momentum after a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and wins over Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Austria, Portugal, and Belgium. Even so, the wire service calls France an imposing rival unmatched by any opponent Spain has faced in its bracket.
France also carry deeper knockout pedigree. EFE reports Les Bleus are in their third consecutive World Cup semifinal after winning in 2018 and finishing runners-up in 2022. They have scored 16 goals while conceding just two, with none shipped in their last three matches.
Recent history cuts both ways. Spain beat France 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semifinal and routed them 5-1 in the 2025 Nations League final. France also have one more rest day than Spain before the Dallas kickoff, per EFE.
How can fans buy tickets for the semifinal in Dallas?
According to Sporting News, tickets for France vs Spain are already on sale through StubHub. Prices vary by stadium location and start from about $250.
The winner advances to the World Cup final, while the defeated team drops into the third-place playoff. With two elite squads and a final berth on the line, demand around Arlington is expected to stay intense through match week.