Overview
- The match, scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will send one team to the July 19 final in the U.S. region.
- Kylian Mbappé leads France’s attack with eight goals in this tournament and sits one goal short of Lionel Messi’s all‑time World Cup scoring mark.
- Spain enter on a 36‑match unbeaten run and have conceded only one goal in the 2026 finals, a defensive record that underpins their confidence.
- Tactically the teams contrast sharply: France rely on fast transitions and a potent forward line while Spain seek to control games through midfield possession.
- The semi also carries narrative weight for Didier Deschamps, who will leave his France role after this tournament, and it runs alongside England v Argentina in the other semi.