French, Spanish fans gather in Texas for World Cup semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Thousands of French and Spanish supporters filled the streets of Arlington, Texas, on July 14, ahead of their FIFA World Cup semi-final match. Marching in separate groups, fans chanted as they celebrated the occasion, coinciding with France's Bastille Day. France secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco, while Spain remains unbeaten in 37 matches after edging Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals. The winners will advance to face England or Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.
- •Fans march in Arlington ahead of the semi-final match.
- •France and Spain are set to battle for a chance in the final.
- •France celebrates Bastille Day alongside the match.
- •Spain enters the match unbeaten in 37 games.
- •Winners will face England or Argentina in the final.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final
"French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.
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