One of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 World Cup arrives Tuesday when Spain and France meet in the semifinals at Dallas Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
According to CBS Sports, France enter the match as the No. 1 ranked team in FIFA standings, while Spain sit third. The two nations have combined for some of the most high-scoring meetings in recent international soccer history, and Tuesday's semifinal figures to follow that pattern.
France reached the final four with a 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco. They are led by Kylian Mbappe, one of the most recognizable players in the sport. Spain got past Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals, advancing to their second ever World Cup semifinal. The Spaniards feature 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who has drawn attention throughout the tournament.
Spain are seeking their second World Cup championship. France are trying to become just the fifth nation in history to win at least three World Cup titles.
Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook place France at +135 on the 90-minute money line, Spain at +220, and a draw at +210. France are listed at -142 to advance to the final, with Spain at +136. The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.
The scoring history between these two teams supports the over. According to CBS Sports, the last three meetings between Spain and France have all gone over 2.5 goals, including a nine-goal game in their most recent matchup. Over their last 11 competitive matches against each other, the average has been 3.3 total goals. Their most recent World Cup meeting produced four combined goals.
France have been among the most productive offensive teams in the tournament. Of their last 15 matches, 13 have seen at least three combined goals. Spain have also been aggressive going forward. They rank second among all teams in shot attempts on goal and in attempts from outside the penalty area. Spain allowed a goal in their quarterfinal against Belgium, which was notable after a stretch of clean sheets earlier in the tournament.
The winner of Tuesday's match will advance to the World Cup final.
