France, Spain battle for World Cup final berth in Dallas

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final runs through Arlington, Texas, where France and Spain are set to meet in one of the tournament's biggest matches.

The semifinal showdown features two of international soccer's top programs, with the winner advancing to the World Cup final. Fans from both countries have traveled to North Texas to cheer on their teams in a matchup between longtime European rivals.

France is seeking its third consecutive appearance in the World Cup final, led by captain Kylian Mbappé, whose standout performances have helped attract new fans around the world.

Spain enters the match as the reigning European champion and has enjoyed an impressive run, winning 14 consecutive major tournament matches and seven of its last 10 meetings against France.

The tournament has also inspired optimism among American soccer fans, who hope the United States can continue building toward becoming a consistent contender on the world stage in future World Cups.

The winner of Tuesday's semifinal will advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, moving one step closer to soccer's biggest prize.