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France and Spain face off in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at Dallas Stadium on July 15 (12:30 AM IST). Fans in India can watch the match live on Zee5 and Unite8 Sports channels. France have enjoyed a dominant run, while Spain have peaked in the knockout rounds. A tightly contested encounter is expected, with France tipped to win 2-1.

France and Spain are set to lock horns in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The winner will secure a place in the final and move one step closer to lifting football's biggest trophy. Both European giants have impressed throughout the tournament, setting up one of the most anticipated clashes of the competition.

France have made it to the final in the previous two editions, having won the tournament in 2018 before going down to Argentina in 2022. Spain meanwhile are playing just their second WC semi-final. La Roja's last semis appearance came in 2010, when they won the tournament. It is a repeat of the 2024 Euro semis, where Spain prevailed and went onto win the tournament.

France have been one of the standout teams in the tournament, winning all three of their group-stage matches against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. Didier Deschamps' side continued their dominant run by defeating Sweden in the Round of 32 before overcoming Paraguay in the Round of 16. Les Bleus then produced another convincing performance to eliminate Morocco in the quarter-finals and book their place in the last four.

Spain began their World Cup campaign with a surprise goalless draw against Cabo Verde before bouncing back strongly. They topped their group after victories over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay and then comfortably defeated Austria in the Round of 32. The Spaniards showed resilience in the knockout rounds as late goals from Mikel Merino helped them edge past Portugal and Belgium.