The Spain national team is set to clash with France at Dallas Stadium in a monumental all-European blockbuster, headlining the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
Les Bleus faced little resistance brushing past Morocco in the quarterfinals, thanks to a clinical brace from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. On the other hand, Spain endured a grueling battle against Belgium, which was only settled in the dying minutes by their ultimate savior, Mikel Merino.
This highly anticipated showdown carries a heavy narrative of revenge, considering it was Spain who knocked France out of the Euro 2024 semifinals. However, this World Cup encounter promises to be a completely different story; Didier Deschamps’ men are currently in roaring form, contrasting sharply with the visible decline displayed by Lamine Yamal and his teammates over their last 6 matches.
Spain vs France Semifinal: Match Date & Kick-off Time
The 2026 World Cup semifinal between France and Spain will take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium.
The European classic is scheduled to kick off at the following local times:
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10:00 PM (Mecca, Jerusalem, and Cairo time)
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8:00 PM (Morocco and North Africa time)
Spain vs France: World Cup Head-to-Head History
Surprisingly, France and Spain have only crossed paths once before in World Cup history. That sole encounter took place in the Round of 16 at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where France emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. It was a legendary night dominated by Zinedine Zidane, who scored one goal and assisted Patrick Vieira, alongside a strike from Franck Ribéry, while David Villa netted Spain’s lonely consolation goal.
Outside of the World Cup, the two European giants have faced each other 38 times. Spain holds the historical upper hand with 18 victories compared to France’s 13 wins, with the remaining 7 matches ending in draws.
Notably, France has lost its last two semifinal clashes against Spain across both the Euros and the UEFA Nations League. The last time the French tasted victory against the Spaniards was in the 2021 Nations League final in Milan.
