France vs Spain LIVE: Game is underway! (0-0) Minute-by-minute updates of 2026 World Cup semifinal

France are looking to create danger through quick transitions, and they are now finding space with a clear chance from Kylian Mbappe. However, Spain's defense reacts well and manages to stop the attack.

Spain are unable to make the most of their free kick opportunity. Alex Baena delivered the set piece, and Lamine Yamal tried to create danger from the second ball, but the move came to nothing.

Adrien Rabiot was sent to the referee's book after committing a foul on Lamine Yamal. Spain were awarded a free kick in a dangerous area as they looked to capitalize on the early opportunity.

The early pattern of the match is becoming clear. Spain are looking to control possession and dictate the tempo, while France are focused on disrupting their rhythm before quickly launching counterattacks whenever they win the ball.

France and Spain are underway in the 2026 World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. A place in the World Cup final is on the line as both teams begin their battle for a spot in Sunday's championship match.

France and Spain are already on the field for the pre-match ceremony. Both teams are singing their national anthems before completing the traditional handshake as everything is set for the 2026 World Cup semifinal to get underway.

Today's 2026 World Cup semifinal will be played at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The venue, known as AT&T Stadium outside FIFA events, has hosted multiple matches throughout the tournament.

Dallas Stadium has an official FIFA World Cup capacity of 70,649 spectators and will welcome a full-capacity crowd of more than 70,000 fans. The tournament has consistently filled stadiums, with FIFA reporting a seat occupancy rate of 99.7%.

Desire Doue is not in France's starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup semifinal because of a tactical decision by Didier Deschamps, who opted to start Bradley Barcola instead.

Although Doue started France's quarterfinal victory over Morocco, his absence from the starting XI is purely a tactical choice by Deschamps.

Neither Gavi nor Nico Williams are in Spain's starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup semifinal, with both absences coming down to Luis de la Fuente's tactical decisions.

Nico Williams has fully recovered from the thigh and groin injury he suffered during the group stage against Uruguay, but De la Fuente opted to leave the Athletic Club winger on the bench for the semifinal despite being available for selection.

As for Gavi, his absence is also a tactical choice by De la Fuente. Since Spain's opening match of the tournament, the midfielder has remained on the bench as the head coach has continued with the same lineup.

Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton will be the primary official for the 2026 World Cup semifinal, becoming the first referee from his country to take charge of a World Cup semifinal. Here is the full officiating crew:

• Referee: Ivan Barton (El Salvador)
• Assistant Referee 1: David Moran (El Salvador)
• Assistant Referee 2: Antonio Pupiro (Nicaragua)
• Fourth Referee: Gleen Nyberg (Sweden)
• Fifth Referee: Mahbod Beigi (Sweden)
• VAR: Tomasz Kwiatkowski (Poland)
• AVAR: Dennis Higler (Netherlands)

France have confirmed their starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup semifinal. They will line up as follows:

Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele; Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe (C).

Spain have confirmed their starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup semifinal, with Luis de la Fuente making the surprise decision to leave Pedri on the bench. They will line up as follows:

Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri (C), Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal.

France vs Spain will get underway at 3:00 PM (PT: 12:00 PM)

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Welcome to our live blog of the 2026 World Cup semifinal!

France face Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a place in the final on the line.

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