​Two of the favourites to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup go head-to-head on Tuesday as Spain and France meet in the semi finals.Luis de la Fuente’s side edged past Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals thanks to another late winner from Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFrance have been equally impressive. Didier Deschamps’ side reached the last four with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morocco.With a place in the World Cup final at stake, here is everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s game…The game kicks off at 20:00 BST at Dallas Stadium in Texas.TV channel: ITV 1Streaming: ITV XAurélien Tchouaméni is pushing for a recall after recovering from a knock earlier in the knockout stages.Winger Victor Munoz remains a doubt for Spain, while Mikel Merino is pushing for a start after scoring the winner in two consecutive rounds.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFrance (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Rabiot, Kone; Dembele, Olise, Doue; MbappeSpain (4-2-3-1): Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; OyarzabalDidier Deschamps’ side topped their group with a perfect winning record and have stepped up another level in the knockout rounds. They brushed aside Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice, before making it past Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16. A composed 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals booked their place in the last four.Spain also topped their group, beating Saudi Arabia and Uruguay but drawing with Cape Verde. The knockout rounds have been more challenging. After comfortably beating Austria 3-0 in the round of 32, they edged past rivals Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Mikel Merino. The Arsenal midfielder was the hero again in the quarter-finals, scoring another late winner as Spain beat Belgium 2-1.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFrance manager Didier Deschamps: “Forget about the first game against Cape Verde. Ever since then Spain have confirmed that they are the favourites.”Spain boss de la Fuente on Lamine Yamal’s form: “I’ve told him there is no need to worry – let him enjoy himself. I’m sure Lamine’s great World Cup day is still to come. I hope it’s tomorrow and, if not, ​then in the final, if we can get there.”