Result France vs Spain, Tuesday, 14 July 2026, World Cup Semifinal

Spain triumphed over France with a score of 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mikel Oyarzabal kicked off the scoring with an early penalty in the 21st minute, followed by Pedro Porro who extended the lead in the 58th minute, securing Spain's place in the World Cup final. They will face the winner of the semifinal match between England and Argentina.

The game is coincidentally taking place on France's Bastille Day.

The game includes 4 players from Serie A. All of them are part of the French national team: AC Milan's goalkeeper Mike Maignan, AS Roma's midfielder Manu Kone, AC Milan's midfielder Adrien Rabiot, and Inter's forward Marcus Thuram.

Spain gained the upper hand over France when Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. This penalty was given after Lucas Digne of France fouled Lamine Yamal inside the box, positioning Spain as the more aggressive team in this eagerly awaited clash.  In the 58th minute, Pedro Porro extended Spain's advantage after a swift give-and-go with Dani Olmo.

 



 

✅       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.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

🇫🇷 France 0 - 1 Spain 🇪🇸

⚽️ Spain takes the lead in the 22nd minute.  Mikel Oyarzabal converted a lethal left-footed penalty kick, striking the ball at mid-height, which pierced through the French goalkeeper Mike Maignan from AC Milan.   A penalty was awarded to Spain after a blatant kick from Digne on Lamine Yamal's thigh in an attempt to dispossess the opponent.



 



 



 



 

🇫🇷 France 0 - 2 Spain 🇪🇸

⚽️ Spain scores again in the 58th minute. A goal by Pedro Porro, showcasing a perfect triangle play from Spain with Dani Olmo providing the assist, and the shot piercing through goalkeeper Maignan.



 



 



 





 

 

   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

⚽️     Goals:  22' Mikel Oyarzabal (pen)(S), 58' Pedro Porro (S)

🟨     Yellow Cards:  9' Adrien Rabiot (F), 31' Marc Cucurella (S), 86' Kylian Mbappé (F)

✅      Official lineups - Tabellino:

🇫🇷     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

 



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