France and Spain will meet in the first semifinal of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at 2pm (19:00 GMT) at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, according to Al Jazeera. The two-time world champions, France, are aiming to reach their third consecutive World Cup final and face a strong Spain team, the current European champions.

Route to the Semifinals

France reached the semifinals with a perfect record in Group I, defeating Norway, Senegal, and Iraq. They advanced with a 3-0 win over Sweden in the round of 32, a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the last 16, and a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals, according to Al Jazeera. Spain, meanwhile, qualified after a 2-1 win over Belgium, with a late goal from Mikel Merino sealing their spot, according to ESPN.

Key Players and Predictions

Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored in France’s 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco. Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo were key in their 2-1 victory over France in the Euro 2024 semifinal. Both teams have been disciplined defensively, with Spain conceding just one goal in six games and France giving up two, according to ESPN. OneFootball notes that France has had an almost flawless World Cup so far, while Spain showed resilience in overcoming Belgium in a tight match.

How to Watch

The match will be broadcast in the UK on ITV, in the U.S. on Fox Sports, in India on Zee5, and in Australia on SBS. ESPN will also provide live updates. The kickoff time in the U.S. is Tuesday, July 14 at 3:00 p.m. ET. In the UK, it will begin at 8:00 p.m. BST, and in India, it starts at 12:30 a.m. IST on Wednesday. For viewers in Australia, the match will be at 5:00 a.m. AEST on Wednesday, according to ESPN.