France v Spain: World Cup 2026 semi-final – live

Key events

France made it through Group I without any fuss. They started slowly but eventually surged past Senegal. A two-hour storm break during their meeting with Iraq was like water off a duck’s back. Then they achieved grade A against Norway B.

Onto the knockouts, during which they’ve made their class tell, one way or another. And here we are.

In the beginning … here’s how it all looked at the outset of this epic odyssey. Not so much has changed, bar ever-increasing hope and expectation.

Preamble

France and Spain are about to compete the semi-final of a World Cup in which they’ve been by some margin the best two teams. It’s a showdown that can’t be oversold. So let’s not try. Kick-off in Dallas is 8pm BST/3pm EST/5am AEST. It’s on!