FIFA World Cup 2026 updated bracket after France vs Spain semi-final
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La Roja became the first finalists in the ongoing World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is nearing its business end, with the four remaining teams facing off in the semi-final fixtures. Spain clinched the first berth in the final of the expanded 48-team edition in North America with a comfortable 2-0 win over France at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14.
Les Bleus, the only team in the tournament to have won all their matches in regulation time, suffered a massive setback when Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box. Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton pointed to the spot, and Mikel Oyarzabal converted the resulting spot-kick.
After losing influential centre-back William Saliba to a first-half injury, France conceded again soon after the restart when Pedro Porro found the back of the net after a swift move from La Roja.
Despite some late pressure from the French side, the European champions held firm to see out a historic victory. As a result, they booked their place in the World Cup final on July 19, reaching this stage for the first time since their title victory in 2010.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 updated knockout bracket
FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final: Full list of matches
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Match 101: France 2-0 Spain (Dallas Stadium)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Match 102: England vs Argentina (Atlanta Stadium)
Who qualified from France vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final?
La Roja qualified for the final after defeating Les Bleus 2-0 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.