FIFA World Cup brackets: Semifinal schedule, France vs Spain prediction - Al Jazeera
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the semifinal stage, with France set to play Spain and Argentina facing England. The article previews the tactical matchups, highlighting France's offensive strength against Spain's defensive discipline.
Why it matters
The World Cup is a major global cultural and economic event, and this analysis provides context for the final stages of the tournament.
France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info French football fans holding the flag of France celebrate their team's victory in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal football against Morocco [Valery Hache/AFP] By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and Reuters Published On 14 Jul 2026 14 Jul 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its final four, with France and Spain set to open the semifinals in Dallas on Tuesday before Argentina face England in Atlanta a day later.
France’s prolific attack will come up against Spain’s formidable defence in the first semifinal, while the second will revive one of the World Cup’s most historic rivalries.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in