France vs Spain Official Lineups, Tuesday, 14 July 2026, World Cup Semifinal
Here are the official starting lineups for France vs Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The match is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT) at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.
✅ FIFA Ranking
France holds the top position in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings with 1,925.86 points, while Spain is close behind in 3rd place with 1,892.28 points.
✅ How did they reach the World Cup Semifinals?
🇫🇷 France has been undefeated throughout the tournament, showcasing their strength with a solid 2-0 victory over Morocco in the Quarterfinals. In the Knockout Stage, they displayed patience and tactical flexibility, overcoming teams like Paraguay in the Round of 16.
Who are the key players? Captain Kylian Mbappé leads the offensive charge, supported by a talented group including Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola.
🇪🇸 Spain’s journey to the Semifinal has been marked by an impressive unbeaten streak, characterized by their signature possession-based and relentless style of play under coach Luis de la Fuente.
Quarterfinal: They secured their first World Cup semifinal appearance since 2010 with a 2-1 win against Belgium at SoFi Stadium. The match was tightly contested after Fabian Ruiz’s initial goal was equalized by Belgium, but Mikel Merino netted the decisive goal in the 88th minute.
Who are the key players? Lamine Yamal has emerged as a key figure, complemented by the contributions of midfield playmaker Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino.
✅ Serie A players called up for 🇫🇷 the France National team World Cup Squad:
- AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan
- AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone
- AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot
- Inter forward Marcus Thuram
👉 No Serie A players called up for the Spain National team.
👉 Click here for Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.
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🇫🇷 France starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni; Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappé.
Substitutes: N’Golo Kanté, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Manu Koné, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Thuram, Brice Samba, Malo Gusto, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Maxence Lacroix, Robin Risser, Lucas Hernández, Maghnes Akliouche, Ibrahima Konaté, Théo Hernández
🇪🇸 Spain starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal
Substitutes: Alejandro Grimaldo, Borja Iglesias, Joan García, Eric García, Yéremy Pino, Nico Williams, Víctor Muñoz, Gavi, David Raya, Pedri, Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi, Marc Pubill, Ferran Torres, Marcos Llorente
Starting lineups
Substitutes
France World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
- Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).
- Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
- Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter).
Spain World Cup Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
- Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur).
- Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Mikel Merino (Spain).
- Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta de Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
The Dallas Stadium is ready for France vs Spain
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France’s official starting lineup against Spain
😤 The time has come.
Here are the 11 French players who will take on Spain for a spot in the World Cup final 💙
pic.twitter.com/yspVuSKYuU— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) July 14, 2026
Spain’s official starting lineup against France
🚨 OFICIAL | Nuestro once ante Francia.
¡Queremos estar en la final! #VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/HG73ITkT4M
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 14, 2026
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2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals
🇫🇷 France vs Spain 🇪🇸
Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Dallas Stadium
Arlington, Texas.
Referee: Ivan Barton SLV
Assistant Referee 1: David Moran SLV
Assistant Referee 2: Antonio Pupiro NCA
Fourth Official: Glenn Nyberg SWE
Reserve AR: Mahbod Beigi SWE
Video Assistant Referee: Tomasz Kwiatkowski POL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 :Dennis Johan Higler NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Guillermo Pacheco MEX
Standby Video Assistant Referee: : Leodan Gonzalez URU
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Ivan Bebek CRO