France and Spain collide this evening with a place in the 2026 World Cup final on the line. The competition's two outstanding sides meet in Texas in a fixture fit for any final, with La Roja looking to add to the Euro 2024 crown they collected at England's expense two years ago. Spain have conceded just one goal on their way to the last four, holding off Belgium in the quarter-finals with Mikel Merino coming off the bench to secure the win for the second game running. France have been at their scintillating best at every turn, brushing off Morocco last time out to remain on course for a third final in their last three World Cups.
Match details and venue
The semi-final kicks off at 8pm local time at the Dallas Stadium, a climate-controlled venue with a retractable roof, ensuring no weather delays. The match is scheduled to start sharp at 8pm.
France team news: Tchouameni available
Aurélien Tchouameni has sat out of France's last two games due to a muscle injury, with Manu Kone stepping in to replace him alongside Adrien Rabiot. The Real Madrid star is not '100 per cent' according to Didier Deschamps, but he is available for tonight's clash.
Spain's defensive record
Spain have been formidable at the back, conceding only one goal throughout the tournament. Their quarter-final victory over Belgium was secured by substitute Mikel Merino, who scored the winner for the second consecutive match.
Build-up and coverage
Metro's live matchday blog provides all the build-up, confirmed team news, starting XIs, goal updates, and minute-by-minute coverage. Stay tuned for exclusive analysis and updates.
