Live coverage and text updates as France play Spain in a semifinal clash between the two tournament favourites.
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Reporting from Dallas Stadium
The stadium gates have just opened and fans are sprinting their way in.
And it’s not a rush to find their seats, but to get their hands on the free paraphernalia being handed out by some of the tournament sponsors. It’s quite a sight.
France midfielder Kone is a slight doubt with a knock, while defenders Upamecano and Saliba did not take part in Saturday’s training session as they struggle with minor issues – but all could recover in time to start.
Predicted starting XI:
(4-2-3-1): Maignan (goalkeeper); Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Kone, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Doue; Mbappe
Reporting from Dallas Stadium
Up until 12 hours before kickoff, hundreds of tickets for this semifinal were on sale on FIFA’s official ticketing website, as well as resale platforms.
I spoke to some fans who told me they were pleasantly surprised to buy tickets for a match as big as a France vs Spain semifinal.
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Hello and welcome to Al Jazeera’s live coverage of France vs Spain in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.
Two-time world champions France are the in-form team of this tournament so far and are favourites to add another one to their tally.
History is within touching distance for Les Bleus, who can become only the second European nation to play three successive World Cup finals after West Germany.
But standing in France’s way are the slick and sturdy European champions Spain, who have yet to hit peak form but have only conceded one goal in six games.
Tuesday’s opening final-four fixture will be a clash of styles: France’s irrepressible attack against Spain’s controlled, careful game.
Either Argentina or England await the winner in the final.
I’m Patrick Keddie, and I’ll bring you all the pre-match build-up, analysis and photo coverage of the game.
Adam Hancock will provide the team news as soon as the lineups are announced and will take you through the minute-by-minute live commentary.
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Kylian Mbappe’s France continue their quest for the world title, facing Lamine Yamal’s Spain in a blockbuster semifinal.
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