Semi-final showdown: France and Spain face off tonight (Tuesday, July 14) in a highly anticipated World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium.

This titanic fixture marks only the second time these two European footballing giants have met in World Cup history, with their previous tournament encounter occurring in 2006.

Designated home team: France are designated as the official home side for this semi-final match-up in Texas.

Under FIFA regulations, this status grants Les Bleus the first choice of kit colours for the game, allowing them to dictate the aesthetic match-up on the pitch.

The French kit: Choosing to exercise their home-team privilege, France have opted to wear their traditional first-choice kit.