Both managers have made their calls. Here are the confirmed starting lineups for today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium.
France Starting XI (4-2-3-1)GK: Mike MaignanLB: Lucas DigneCB: William SalibaCB: Dayot UpamecanoRB: Jules KoundéCM: Adrien RabiotCM: Aurélien TchouaméniAttacking three: Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Ousmane DembéléST: Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé co-leads the tournament with eight goals and enters the semifinal fresh off carrying France to a perfect 6-0-0 record.
Spain Starting XI (4-1-2-3)GK: Unai SimónRB: Pedro PorroCB: Pau CubarsíCB: Aymeric LaporteLB: Marc CucurellaDM: RodriCM: Fabián RuizCM: Dani OlmoFront three: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Baena
Spain brings the tournament’s stingiest defense into the match, having gone six straight matches without allowing a goal before conceding to Belgium in the quarterfinals.
Who’s the Referee?
Ivan Barton of El Salvador has the whistle for France vs. Spain.
How to Watch France vs. SpainDate: Tuesday, July 14Time: 3 p.m. ETTV: FOXVenue: Dallas Stadium, Dallas, TXStream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
The winner advances to face either England or Argentina in the World Cup final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.