France will face Spain in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, with kickoff at 21:00 local time. Manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed Bradley Barcola as the starter on the left wing, while Aurélien Tchouaméni returns to the midfield after recovering from injury.
Barcola, the Paris Saint-Germain winger, has been in strong form this tournament, contributing two assists in the group stage. Tchouaméni, a key midfielder for Real Madrid, missed the quarterfinal against Portugal due to a minor muscle issue but is now fit to start.
Spain, led by manager Luis de la Fuente, advanced to the semifinals after a 2-1 win over Germany. The match promises to be a tactical battle between two European powerhouses, with France aiming for their third World Cup final appearance in four tournaments.
