What to Know
- Mikel Oyarzabal gave Spain the lead in the 22nd minute after converting a penalty won by Lamine Yamal.
- Kickoff from Dallas Stadium, an indoor venue, was set for 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT/12 p.m. PT.
- Les Bleus come into the game as FIFA’s top-ranked team, with Spain at No. 3 in what will be a true heavyweight battle.
- Kylian Mbappe, tied atop the Golden Boot race with eight goals, leads a French side that won the 2018 World Cup before falling short in the 2022 final against Argentina.
- Spain is led by Yamal, who just turned 19. The left-footed right winger is the sport’s next big prospect and he was instrumental to the nation’s 2024 UEFA Euros win.
- France has yet to concede a goal in the knockout rounds, while Spain allowed its first goal of the tournament in a 2-1 quarterfinal win vs. Belgium.
- The winner will take on either Jude Bellingham and England or Lionel Messi and Argentina, with that semifinal set for Wednesday in Atlanta.
France and Spain are meeting in Dallas in the first 2026 World Cup semifinal. Follow along for live updates.
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