France faces Spain and England meets Argentina in World Cup semi-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The World Cup semi-finals feature France against Spain and England versus Argentina, set for July 18 and 19 at Dallas and Atlanta Stadiums, respectively. France advanced after defeating Morocco 2-0, highlighted by Kylian Mbappe's performance, bringing his tournament total to eight goals. Spain has an impressive unbeaten streak of 36 matches. England, seeking their first final appearance in 60 years, faces defending champions Argentina, whose captain Lionel Messi has also scored eight goals this tournament. Both matches present a clash of historic rivals with much at stake, pushing teams to their limits.
- •France vs Spain on July 18 at Dallas Stadium.
- •England vs Argentina on July 19 at Atlanta Stadium.
- •Mbappe leads France with eight goals this tournament.
- •Spain holds a 36-match unbeaten streak.
- •Messi also has eight goals, sharing the Golden Boot lead.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals
- 12:29 PMBBC Sport — Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals
"France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
"France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 12:29 PMBig stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals
France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
- BBC SportJul 12, 2026, 12:29 PMBig stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals
France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
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