France vs Spain collide in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Arlington. Kickoff time in Pakistan, history, key stats, and a full breakdown.

France vs Spain: World Cup 2026 Semifinal Preview

France meets Spain in the first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, July 14. Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM local Texas time), which lands at midnight — 12:00 AM — on Wednesday, July 15, for anyone following along from Pakistan. The winner advances to the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey against whoever comes through Argentina vs. England the following day.