France vs Spain: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

First spot in the final up for grabs as two heavyweights lock horns

The first 2026 World Cup finalist will be decided on Tuesday as France face Spain in Dallas.

Les Bleus are contesting a third consecutive semi-final in this competition and will hope to book a place in a third consecutive final as they face their neighbours from the south, who will pose their stiffest opposition of the tournament so far.

Didier Deschamps’ side have swept aside all challengers thus far in the campaign, beating Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco in the knockout stages without conceding.

Spain, meanwhile, are at this stage of a World Cup for the first time since they won the lot in 2010.

They rode their luck somewhat in the last-16 and quarter-finals, beating Portugal and Belgium thanks to late goals from Arsenal’s Mikel Merino in each. They also beat Austria 3-0 in the round of 32.

France vs Spain is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

The match will take place at Dallas Stadium.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 7pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.

Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via the ITVX app or the channel’s website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, along with the ITVX app and website.

France vs Spain team news

Kylian Mbappe was substituted during the second half of France’s quarter-final win over Morocco, but the joint-top scorer at the tournament is expected to recover from a minor ankle sprain. He described himself as “completely fine” at full-time.

Manu Kone was also withdrawn with a knee issue, but only as a precautionary measure, so should be available to start. Fellow midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is still recovering from a thigh injury which ruled him out of the Morocco tie, but he has since returned to full team training.

William Saliba and fellow centre-back Dayot Upamecano were both absent from the session on Saturday, but neither are thought to be carrying serious issues. Saliba was reportedly resting, while Upamecano undertook a solo session indoors.

Desire Doue should continue in attack alongside Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, but Deschamps has so far been rotating between the 21-year-old and his PSG team-mate Bradley Barcola on the left wing.

France squad: Brice Samba, Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde, Ibrahima Konate, William Saliba, Theo Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Maxence Lacroix, Manu Kone, Aurelien Tchouameni, N'Golo Kante, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaire-Emery, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, Ousmane Dembele, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue, Jean-Philippe Mateta

Injury concern: William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano both missed training on Saturday

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Attackers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino are available for Spain once again after suffering mid-tournament injuries, while new Liverpool winger Victor Munoz should soon be available after an injury of his own.

Lamine Yamal has not yet matched the heights of his performances during Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph but remains undroppable.

Spain squad: David Raya, Joan Garcia, Unai Simon, Marc Pubill, Alex Grimaldo, Eric Garcia, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Mikel Merino, Fabian Ruiz, Gavi, Alex Baena, Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Yeremy Pino, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Victor Munoz, Borja Iglesias

Clutch: Merino has scored two match-winning goals for Spain

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France vs Spain prediction

France have progressed through this tournament as smoothly as Deschamps could have wished for at his final tournament as manager of his national side.

He should be optimistic he can bow out of his 14-year reign with a second World Cup trophy to stick on the mantlepiece.

While Spain have pedigree, they have only had narrow wins and have failed to convince in quite the same way as their semi-final opponents.

A tight match is expected, but Les Bleus’ attacking quality is as unparalleled as it is dynamic and inventive.

France to win, 3-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

France wins: 13

Spain wins: 18

Draws: 7

France vs Spain match odds

France to win: 13/10

Spain to win: 23/10

Draw: 9/4

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