France vs Spain Competition – 2026 World Cup Stadium: AT&T Stadium Date: 14th July 2026 Kick-off time – 20:00 GMT
Tuesday evening at AT&T Stadium stages one of the most eagerly anticipated semi-finals in World Cup history — two of European football’s dominant forces, both unbeaten in this tournament, both in the form of their lives, meeting for a place in the final. France have won every game they have played, conceding just twice in seven outings. Spain have matched them — five wins from five since the group stage, with a goal difference that reflects their attacking ruthlessness. Something has to give, and the world will be watching.
France arrive in this semi-final having been the most clinical and relentless team at the tournament. Their most recent outing was a commanding 2-0 home win over Morocco in the quarter-final — a result that ended the Atlas Lions’ remarkable run and confirmed France’s status as the overwhelming favourites for the title. Prior to that, a 1-0 win away to Paraguay in the Round of 16. Before that, a 3-0 home win over Sweden in the Round of 32. Earlier in this run, a 4-1 win away to Norway and a 3-0 home win over Iraq showed their attacking depth and consistency. Mbappé has been the defining figure of this World Cup — his pace, directness, and finishing have made him unplayable at his best, and Olise and Dembélé provide width and creativity around him. Maignan has been largely untroubled behind a back four of Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, and Digne that has been one of the tournament’s most solid defensive units.
Spain have been equally impressive. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 home win over Belgium in the quarter-final — a game in which they were pushed hard but found the decisive moments. Prior to that, a 1-0 win away to Portugal in the Round of 16, one of the tournament’s great tactical contests. Before that, a 3-0 home win over Austria in the Round of 32, a dominant display. Earlier in this run, a 1-0 win away to Uruguay and a 4-0 home win over Saudi Arabia in the group stage. Rodri controls the tempo with his usual authority, Pedri has been dynamic alongside him, and Lamine Yamal continues to produce moments of brilliance that belie his age. Oyarzabal and Olmo provide the attacking thrust, while Simón has been solid in goal. Spain’s 4-2-3-1 is built on pressing, positional intelligence, and quick transitions — a style that has troubled every side they have faced.
The head-to-head record favours Spain across the last five meetings, with three wins to France’s two and no draws. Most recently, Spain beat France 5-4 at home in a Nations League final in June 2025 — a remarkable game that showed both sides are capable of extraordinary attacking output. In the previous meeting, Spain beat France 2-1 at home in the Euro 2024 semi-final in July 2024.
In France, the match is live on M6 and available to stream via M6+ and myCANAL. In Spain, viewers can watch on TVE La 1, RTVE Play, DAZN Spain, and Movistar+. In the UK, the game is available on BBC Radio 5 Live, and in the United States on FOX Network and fuboTV.
Possible Lineups
France (4-2-3-1) Maignan, Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne, Koné, Rabiot, Dembélé, Olise, Doué, Mbappé
Spain (4-2-3-1) Simón, Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsí, Porro, Ruiz, Rodri, Baena, Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal
Group I — Final Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
France — Last 5 Matches
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | France | 2–0 | Morocco | World Cup | 09/07/26 |
| ✅ | Paraguay | 0–1 | France | World Cup | 04/07/26 |
| ✅ | France | 3–0 | Sweden | World Cup | 30/06/26 |
| ✅ | Norway | 1–4 | France | World Cup | 26/06/26 |
| ✅ | France | 3–0 | Iraq | World Cup | 22/06/26 |
Group H — Final Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
Spain — Last 5 Matches
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | Spain | 2–1 | Belgium | World Cup | 10/07/26 |
| ✅ | Portugal | 0–1 | Spain | World Cup | 06/07/26 |
| ✅ | Spain | 3–0 | Austria | World Cup | 02/07/26 |
| ✅ | Uruguay | 0–1 | Spain | World Cup | 27/06/26 |
| ✅ | Spain | 4–0 | Saudi Arabia | World Cup | 21/06/26 |
Head-to-Head
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5–4 | France | Nations League | 05/06/25 |
| Spain | 2–1 | France | Euro 2024 | 09/07/24 |
| Spain | 1–2 | France | Nations League | 10/10/21 |
| France | 0–2 | Spain | Friendly | 28/03/17 |
| France | 1–0 | Spain | Friendly | 04/09/14 |
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| France | M6, beIN Sports 1, M6+, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, myCANAL |
| Spain | TVE La 1, RTVE Play, DAZN Spain, DAZN Mundial, Movistar+ |
| Great Britain | BBC Radio 5 Live |
| USA | FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo |
| Germany | MagentaTV |
| Italy | DAZN Italia, RAI 1, RaiPlay |
| Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, RDS, CTV, Crave |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand |
| Brazil | Disney+ Premium Brazil, CazéTV |
| Netherlands | NPO 1, VRT 1, Ziggo Go |
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