The first spot in the 2026 World Cup final will be decided tonight as France take on Spain in Dallas. France have reached their third consecutive semi-final and aim for a third straight final appearance, while Spain are at this stage for the first time since winning the 2010 tournament.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium. UK viewers can watch live on ITV1 from 7pm BST, with streaming available via ITVX. Highlights will be on FIFA's YouTube channel and ITVX.
Team News
Kylian Mbappe, joint-top scorer, is expected to recover from a minor ankle sprain sustained in the quarter-final win over Morocco. Manu Kone also withdrew as a precaution. Aurelien Tchouameni has returned to full training after a thigh injury. William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano missed Saturday's session but are not thought to have serious issues. Desire Doue may continue on the left wing.
For Spain, attackers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino are available after mid-tournament injuries. Victor Munoz is nearing fitness. Lamine Yamal remains undroppable despite not matching his Euro 2024 form.
Prediction
France have progressed smoothly, keeping clean sheets in the knockout stages against Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco. Spain have relied on late goals from Mikel Merino to beat Portugal and Belgium. A tight match is expected, but France's attacking quality should prevail. Prediction: France 3-1 Spain.
Head-to-Head
In 38 previous meetings, Spain have won 18, France 13, with 7 draws.
Odds
Odds are subject to change. Gambling responsibly is advised.
