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France Face Spain in World Cup 2026 Semifinal on July 14 in Arlington
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The essentials
France will face Spain in the World Cup 2026 semifinal on July 14, 2026 at 21:00 MESZ in Arlington, Texas. French head coach Didier Deschamps has designated Spain as the favorite despite the French team's offensive firepower. Spanish hopes rest on Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, born July 13, 2007, who is expected to deliver his first breakthrough performance in this tournament. France has won the World Cup twice (1998 and 2018); Spain has won it once, in 2010.
- Semifinal on July 14, 2026 at 21:00 MESZ in Arlington, Texas
- Deschamps names Spain as favorite despite France's offensive strengths
- Lamine Yamal, Barcelona prodigy born July 13, 2007, expected for breakthrough tournament performance
- France: 2 World titles (1998, 2018); Spain: 1 title (2010)
What We Know
France will face Spain on July 14, 2026 at 21:00 MESZ in Arlington, Texas in the World Cup 2026 semifinal, according to Die Zeit.
Didier Deschamps—World Cup champion as a player in 1998 and as head coach in 2018—has designated Spain as the favorite for this match, despite his team's offensive power.
Spain's focus is on Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's right winger born on July 13, 2007. Spain hopes he will deliver his first breakthrough performance in this tournament during this semifinal.
In Germany, the match is broadcast on ZDF and MagentaTV, an IPTV streaming service provided by Deutsche Telekom available by subscription, which carries exclusive World Cup 2026 matches in Germany.
Context
France has won the World Cup twice. In 1998, on home soil, with Didier Deschamps as captain. In 2018, in Russia—defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final—under his management as head coach.
Spain won its only World Cup title in 2010 in South Africa, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time on a goal by Andrés Iniesta. This success crowned a decade of European dominance (Euro 2008 and 2012).
The Numbers
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France's World Cup titles (1998 and 2018)
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Spain's World Cup title (2010, South Africa)
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