FIFA World Cup brackets: Semifinal schedule, France vs Spain prediction
France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached
France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its final four, with France and Spain set to open the semifinals in Dallas on Tuesday before Argentina face England in Atlanta a day later. France’s prolific attack will come up against Spain’s formidable defence in the first semifinal, while the second will revive one of the World Cup’s most historic rivalries. Recommended Stories list of 1 item list 1 of 1 World Cup Preview: France and Spain clash in all-European blockbuster semi end of list Away from the pitch, Norway’s players received a heroes’ welcome in Oslo, Erling Haaland’s unusual raccoon souvenir went viral, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino said a proposal to expand the 2030 tournament to 64 teams would be considered. Here is what you need to know about the World Cup semifinals What is the schedule for the first semifinal? France vs Spain, on Tuesday, July 14 (19:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas Which teams have made it to the semifinals? These are the teams fighting for a place in the World Cup final France (defeated Morocco 2-0) Spain (defeated Belgium 2-1) England (defeated Norway 2-1) Argentina (defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time) What are the predictions for France vs Spain? Both sides have reached the final four through contrasting styles, with Spain relying on an outstanding defensive record and France powered by one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks. Spain have faced only seven shots on target across six games, with Aymeric Laporte, Unai Simon and Rodri leading a disciplined defensive unit.
France, meanwhile, have scored 16 goals, the highest attacking output of any team at the tournament. Kylian Mbappe has continued his exceptional World Cup form with eight goals, while Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise have added creativity and quality in the final third. The semifinal in Dallas will be a battle between Spain’s defensive resilience and France’s attacking firepower, with the winner potentially taking a major step towards lifting the trophy. As of Sunday, Opta’s supercomputer gives France a 42.1 percent probability of winning in regulation time, while Spain’s chances of winning are 31.8 percent. The model estimates a 26.1 percent probability of the game going to extra time. What other things are happening? Argentina vs England rivalry renewed Defending champions Argentina will face England in the second semifinal of the World Cup on Wednesday, renewing one of football’s fiercest and most historic rivalries. World Cup meetings between the two nations have rarely been short of controversy or unforgettable moments. From Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal in 1986 to David Beckham’s red card for kicking Diego Simeone in 1998, Argentina vs England has produced some of the tournament’s most dramatic chapters. Now, 24 years after their last World Cup encounter, the two sides return to the biggest stage to write a new chapter in their storied rivalry. The match will also mark the first World Cup meeting between Argentina icon Lionel Messi and England’s current generation of stars, including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. The Atlanta Police Department says it will “enhance” its “citywide public safety and security posture” ahead of the game.
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