France will face Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the match scheduled for July 14, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup final, which Argentina won on penalties.
France reached the semi-finals after defeating Portugal 5-3 on penalties in the quarter-finals on July 9, 2026. Spain advanced by beating the Netherlands 2-1 in extra time on July 10, 2026.
This will be the fourth meeting between France and Spain in World Cup history. France won 3-1 in the 2006 round of 16, Spain won 1-0 in the 2010 group stage, and France won 2-0 in the 2022 round of 16.
The winner will face either Argentina or Germany in the final on July 18, 2026.
