The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four, and the first semi-final could not have delivered a more loaded matchup. Spain and France will meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET.
That time slot is deliberate. Three in the afternoon on the East Coast translates to a prime evening window for viewers across Western Europe, where both nations’ fanbases are concentrated.
The stakes could not be higher
The winner advances to the World Cup final, scheduled for July 19. The loser goes home.
France arrives at this stage as the defending champion, having claimed the title in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup. Spain, meanwhile, brings a head-to-head record against France that historically favors them.
