The World Cup 2026 has reached a thrilling stage with only four nations remaining: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. As these teams vie for a spot in the final, the stakes couldn't be higher, and every match promises to be a spectacle.

France vs. Spain, Dallas Stadium, Tuesday 20:00 BST

This semi-final clash is set to be a classic, featuring two of Europe’s strongest teams. Kylian Mbappe has been a standout performer for France, scoring a total of eight goals after their 2-0 victory over Morocco. He trails only Lionel Messi in the race for the World Cup's all-time top scorer.

France's depth is a significant advantage, with Ousmane Dembele contributing five goals and Michael Olise leading the competition with five assists. In contrast, Spain seeks to avenge their previous semi-final defeat to France in the 2024 Euros, where they triumphed 2-1.

Lamine Yamal, the young Barcelona winger, has been underwhelming so far, with only one goal in the tournament. However, as he approaches his 19th birthday on the eve of the match, fans hope he will rise to the occasion. Mikel Oyarzabal, with four goals, has gone quiet recently, relying on Mikel Merino's late-game heroics to secure victories over Portugal and Belgium in the knockout stage.

Key Stats

• This marks France's eighth World Cup semi-final, tying them with Brazil.
• Spain is on a historic unbeaten streak, with 36 matches without loss since March 2024.

This highly anticipated match-up will only be their second World Cup meeting, the last being in 2006, where France came from behind to win 3-1.

How to Follow

Fans can listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow updates on the BBC Sport website and app.