On Tuesday, July 13, 2026, France and Spain, two of the most successful teams in World Cup history, will compete in the FIFA World Cup semifinals at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The winner will advance to the World Cup Final scheduled for July 19 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

France, which lost to Argentina in the World Cup Final four years ago, is aiming to reach its third consecutive final after winning in 2018 against Croatia and competing in 2022. The French team demonstrated strong form by controlling their quarterfinal match against Morocco, securing a 2-0 victory.

Spain enters the semifinal after a 2-1 win, highlighted by an 88th-minute goal from Mikel Merino. Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere was the only player to score against Spain so far in the tournament, netting against goalkeeper Unai Simón.

Golden Boot frontrunner Kylian Mbappé is leading France in this critical match. The semifinal is part of a broader surge in soccer's popularity and economic impact in the United States, with Major League Soccer founder Alan Rothenberg noting the tournament's success and the emergence of young talent in the country.

Fans can live stream the France vs Spain semifinal to witness this pivotal clash between two premier soccer programs battling for a place in the World Cup Final.

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