45+6' HALF-TIME

44' Foul in favor of France! Ousmane Dembélé is brought down in the attacking half as he tries to make a run down the flank.

40' Entering the final stretch of the first half! Only five minutes remain until the break here in Dallas. France is still searching for an equalizer following Mikel Oyarzabal’s earlier penalty goal (0-1).

36' France threatens! Bradley Barcola tries his luck from the edge of the box with his right foot, but his shot goes wide and doesn't trouble the Spanish goalkeeper.

29' TROUBLE FOR FRANCE! William Saliba collapses on the pitch. The French center-back, who entered the match with significant back discomfort, looks unable to continue. Deschamps has already signaled for Maxence Lacroix to warm up with urgency.

23:30 COOLING BREAK

22' GOAL FOR SPAIN! Mikel Oyarzabal doesn't miss from the spot and expertly converts the penalty. Spain takes the lead! (1-0).

20' Penalty for Spain! The referee points to the spot following a foul on Lamine Yamal inside the box.

15' The first fifteen minutes have passed in Dallas. The score remains 0-0. Spain is controlling the possession, while France is opting for a disciplined, deep block. So far, both teams are sizing each other up, and there have been no clear scoring chances.

11' Spain with an attempt! Álex Baena tries his luck from long range with a right-footed shot, but the French defense manages to block the effort before it reaches the goal.

8' Free kick for Spain! Adrien Rabiot commits a foul on Dani Olmo in midfield. The Spanish player was brought down while trying to push forward.

5' 'Les Bleus' have started the match prioritizing defensive organization in their own half. With two well-defined lines of four, the team is focused on solidity, while Olise and Mbappé are pressing intensely on the opposition's center-backs.

2' Deschamps sticks to his usual tactical setup. In the middle of the pitch, Rabiot is partnered with a recovered Tchouaméni, while Olise takes on the creative role in the center to link up with Mbappé, who is positioned as the main attacking reference. Ousmane Dembélé is tasked with providing width on the right wing.

KICK-OFF

LINE UP SPAIN

LINE UP FRANCE

The team led by Didier Deschamps reaches the semifinals with the goal of competing in their third consecutive World Cup final, having reached those in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. Les Bleus have shown a solid defensive setup and a lethal attack, supported by the leadership of Kylian Mbappé, who is once again the main offensive figure. Furthermore, they possess a squad full of talent and experience, featuring players such as Mike Maignan, William Saliba, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Ousmane Dembélé, who will seek to assert their hierarchy against one of the most in-form teams of the tournament.

Spain, for their part, left Belgium behind with a 2-1 victory and confirmed the growth of the project led by Luis de la Fuente. La Roja has found balance between the experience of Rodri and the talent of a new generation led by Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.

Both teams arrive with practically flawless campaigns. France, coached by Didier Deschamps, advanced to the semifinals after a 2-0 victory over Morocco and is looking to compete in their third consecutive World Cup final. Les Bleus have shown a solid defense and an attack led by Kylian Mbappé, who is once again the standout figure for the French side

The first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place this Tuesday, July 14, with a true duel of giants. France and Spain face off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a match that many consider an early final due to the level of play both teams have displayed throughout the tournament

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