​Thousands of French and Spanish supporters filled the streets around AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday 14 July, marching in separate groups while chanting to the sound of drums and horns ahead of their teams’ FIFA World Cup semi-final.The match coincided with Bastille Day, France’s national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a defining moment that ignited the French Revolution. Across France, the day is traditionally marked with military ceremonies, concerts, fireworks and community celebrations.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFrance booked their place in the last four with a 2-0 victory over Morocco, while Spain arrived in Texas unbeaten in 37 matches after edging Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals. The winners will face either England or Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final.