The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final is set. Spain and France will face off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14 at 3 p.m. ET.
The timing is strategic for major European television audiences.
The winner advances to the World Cup final on July 19. France enters as the defending champion from the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Spain holds a historical advantage in their direct matchups.
This is the first World Cup with an expanded 48-team format. Only the strongest remain in the knockout rounds.
The match is a flagship event for broadcasters FOX Sports and Telemundo in the U.S., and ITV in the U.K. It will also attract significant interest from the U.S. sports betting market.