​Spain and France meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals today with a trip to the championship match at stake.The showdown features two of the tournament favorites, with Spain led by rising star Lamine Yamal and France looking to return to another World Cup final behind Kylian Mbappé and one of the deepest squads remaining in the field.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFrance and Spain are the first of two World Cup semifinal matchups. The winner will advance to Sunday’s World Cup final at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey and play against the winner of Wednesday’s Argentina-England matchup.The losing sides will meet Saturday in a consolation game to decide the tournament’s third-place team.Spain has been fueled by the play of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, one of the breakout stars of the tournament matched up against another veteran title contender led by Mbappé and a squad seeking its third World Cup final appearance in four tournaments.The semifinal field features four traditional powers — Spain, France, Argentina and England — all former World Cup champions.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere is the updated World Cup semifinal schedule:Tuesday, July 14: France vs. Spain — 3 p.m. ET, Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas.Wednesday, July 15: England vs. Argentina — 3 p.m. ET, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta.Spain and France meet today in the first World Cup semifinal, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will determine the first team to secure a place in Sunday’s World Cup final.Fans searching for today’s World Cup game will be looking for television and streaming information as two of soccer’s biggest nations battle for a spot in the final. The matchup is expected to draw one of the largest global audiences of the tournament so far.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWatching the World Cup in the U.S. remains straightforward:Telemundo, Universo: Spanish-language coverageFOX, FS1: English-language broadcastsLive stream: Fubo (free trial) | Peacock (Spanish)If you don’t have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match live.Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | Peacock (Spanish)Oddsmakers and analysts see little separation between the sides, reflecting just how evenly matched the semifinal field has become. Spain and France entered the tournament among the world’s highest-ranked teams and have navigated a challenging path to reach the final four.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to Polymarket betting odds, France is favored to win over Spain:France 41% favored to beat SpainSpain 30% favored to beat FranceMuch of the attention today will focus on Spain’s young s