FIFA Men's World Cup

France vs. Spain Starting Lineups: Who's Playing in the 2026 World Cup Semifinal

14 Jul 2026, 18:55 · FOX Sports

Both managers have made their calls. Here are the confirmed starting lineups for today's 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium.

France Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

GK: Mike Maignan
LB: Lucas Digne
CB: William Saliba
CB: Dayot Upamecano
RB: Jules Koundé
CM: Adrien Rabiot
CM: Aurélien Tchouaméni
Attacking three: Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé
ST: Kylian Mbappé

Mbappé co-leads the tournament with eight goals and enters the semifinal fresh off carrying France to a perfect 6-0-0 record.

Spain Starting XI (4-1-2-3)

GK: Unai Simón
RB: Pedro Porro
CB: Pau Cubarsí
CB: Aymeric Laporte
LB: Marc Cucurella
DM: Rodri
CM: Fabián Ruiz
CM: Dani Olmo
Front three: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Baena

Spain brings the tournament's stingiest defense into the match, having gone six straight matches without allowing a goal before conceding to Belgium in the quarterfinals.

Who's the Referee?

Ivan Barton of El Salvador has the whistle for France vs. Spain.

How to Watch France vs. Spain

Date: Tuesday, July 14
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Venue: Dallas Stadium, Dallas, TX
Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

The winner advances to face either England or Argentina in the World Cup final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

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