Spain lead France 1-0 in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a first-half penalty after Lucas Digne clumsily brought down Lamine Yamal inside the area. France’s problems deepened shortly afterwards when defender William Saliba was forced off through injury.

With Argentina, France, Spain and England making up the four semi-finalists, here are the four potential finals, all of which would be packed with rich storylines

France and Killian Mbappe's shot at a third consecutive World Cup final ended July 14, 2026, in a semifinal loss to Spain.

Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains tied for first with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot four years after he won it

Lionel Messi and Argentina are back among the last four standing at the 2026 World Cup, with their bid to defend their 2022 title next taking them through England in a Wednesday afternoon semi. The contest is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.

Brilliant individuals not playing as a team. "Spain have been absolutely brilliant - an absolute joy to watch." When De la Fuente was appointed Spain boss in December 2022, some referred to him as: "Luis de la Who?

It's match day for France and Spain as the teams prepare to play in the World Cup semifinals. France is coming off a dominant 2-0 win over Morocco, where Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament.