World Cup Program, July 14: Semi-Final Showdown France - Spain
It's getting serious: "Les Bleus" face the "Furia Roja" in the anticipated final. Who will prevail?
The first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup is here!
The first finalist will be determined in the showdown between France and Spain.
The match will take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, which can accommodate 94,000 spectators. The game will be officiated by referee Ivan Barton (El Salvador).
Program, July 14 (CEST):
21:00: France - Spain (LIVE Ticker >>>)
While France's offense, featuring top stars Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe, is in excellent scoring form, Spain impresses with a rock-solid defense. "Les Bleus" have found the net six times so far, while the "Furia Roja" have conceded only one goal.
There is no clear favorite in this match. However, Spain has the upper hand in head-to-head encounters. They have won 18 duels so far, while France has won 13 times. Seven times both teams settled for a draw.
The two teams have only met once before at a World Cup. At the 2006 World Cup, France won 3-1 in the round of 16. Franck Ribery, Patrick Vieira, and Zinedine Zidane scored for France. David Villa scored for the Spaniards.