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TUE · 2026-07-14 · 15:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0714-92960
News/France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
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France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal

Al Jazeera is providing live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match between France and Spain. This highly anticipated game features two tournament favorites, with France, the two-time champions, considered the in-form team and favorites to win.

Patrick Keddie,Adam HancockAl JazeeraFiled 2026-07-14 · 15:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
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Al Jazeera is providing live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match between France and Spain. This highly anticipated game features two tournament favorites, with France, the two-time champions, considered the in-form team and favorites to win. France has the opportunity to become the second European nation to reach three consecutive World Cup finals. Spain, the European champions, presents a strong defensive challenge, having conceded only one goal in six games, despite not yet reaching their peak performance. The semifinal is described as a clash of styles, pitting France's attack against Spain's controlled game. The winner will advance to face either Argentina or England in the final.

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France is a two-time World Cup champion.

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Spain has only conceded one goal in six games.

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France can become the second European nation to play three successive World Cup finals.

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The match will be a clash of styles: France’s attack against Spain’s controlled game.

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France is the in-form team of the 2026 World Cup tournament so far.

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Hello and welcome to Al Jazeera’s live coverage of France vs Spain in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.Two-time world champions France are the in-form team of this tournament so far and are favourites to add another one to their tally.History is within touching distance for Les Bleus, who can become only the second European nation to play three successive World Cup finals after West Germany.But standing in France’s way are the slick and sturdy European champions Spain, who have yet to hit peak form but have only conceded one goal in six games.Tuesday’s opening final-four fixture will be a clash of styles: France’s irrepressible attack against Spain’s controlled, careful game.Either Argentina or England await the winner in the final.I’m Patrick Keddie, and I’ll bring you all the pre-match build-up, analysis and photo coverage of the game.Adam Hancock will provide the team news as soon as the lineups are announced and will take you through the minute-by-minute live commentary.
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