Semi Finals ·
France
4-2-3-1
Didier Deschamps
HT: 0-1
Spain
4-2-3-1
Luis de la Fuente
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–1
90 Min
0–2
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
France
4-2-3-1 · Didier Deschamps
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Spain
4-2-3-1 · Luis de la Fuente
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Spain took control of the World Cup Final Stage Semi Finals in Arlington and left AT&T Stadium with a 2-0 win over France. The result was shaped by a composed away performance under Luis de la Fuente, while Didier Deschamps saw his side fall behind after 22 minutes and then chase the game for long spells without finding a reply. With 70176 inside the stadium, the evening carried the weight expected at this level, and the away side handled it with far greater clarity in both boxes.
The match turned first through the penalty at 22 minutes, when Spain made the pressure count and moved in front at 1-0. That goal changed the rhythm immediately, because France had to push higher and open more space in the middle of the pitch. Spain then waited for the next opening and found it at 58 minutes with the second goal, a strike that moved the score to 2-0 and forced France into a desperate final phase. The half-time score of 1-0 already showed the direction of the contest, and the final ordinary-time score confirmed it.
Spain's shape and control suited the night at AT&T Stadium. Both teams were set up in 4-2-3-1, but the away side used theirs with more authority, and the game state after 22 minutes let them manage the spaces in front of their back line. France, coached by Didier Deschamps, stayed in the contest through effort, but the second goal at 58 minutes made the task too steep. The three yellow cards also reflected the tension of the occasion: a home booking at 8 minutes, an away booking at 31 minutes, and another home yellow at 86 minutes.
Pedro Porro was named player of the match for the away side, a fitting nod after Spain managed the pressure of a semi-final and kept France at arm's length. The award matched the story of the night: Spain were cleaner in the decisive moments, and France were left to reflect on the gap between effort and end product. In a game at this level, those details decided everything, from the penalty at 22 minutes to the insurance goal at 58 minutes.
The implications are straightforward for Cyprus readers following through Cytavision: Spain move on with a 2-0 result from the World Cup Final Stage Semi Finals, and France exit a match they trailed from the first half and never recovered. For fans in Cyprus watching the late kickoff at Tuesday 14 July, 22:00 EEST, the outcome underlined how quickly a semi-final can swing once the first goal arrives.
Spain's next step now follows from a performance built on control, timing, and a clean sheet in Arlington, while France must process a 2-0 defeat that arrived with the first concession at 22 minutes and the decisive second at 58 minutes.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
France and Spain will meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Tuesday 14 July, 22:00 EEST, and the stakes are exactly what a World Cup Final Stage Semi Finals should demand. Didier Deschamps will set France up in a 4-2-3-1, while Luis de la Fuente will answer with the same shape for Spain, so the match should hinge on fine margins rather than a change of system. For readers in Cyprus, the late kick-off makes this one of the standout live viewing slots of the night, with Cytavision listed among the watch options.
The symmetry between the two sides adds to the tension. France and Spain are both built around a 4-2-3-1, which often turns big games into questions of spacing, control and patience. With the competition named World Cup Final Stage and the round set as Semi Finals, neither coach will need to sell the occasion to his players. Deschamps will want France to keep the game compact and avoid giving Spain easy routes through midfield, while de la Fuente will look for his team to use the ball with enough precision to unsettle France at home in Arlington.
Recent form can also shape the mood before kickoff. When a side arrives with momentum in this sort of tie, it tends to bring confidence into the first phase of the game, and both coaches will know how much the opening spell can matter in a one-off Semi Finals fixture. France will want to turn the occasion into a controlled contest, while Spain will be equally keen to keep the match alive deep into the second half. In a game with no table to lean on, the feel of the moment becomes part of the story, especially in a final-stage tie of this size.
That shared shape may keep the game tight, but it also creates space for individual decisions to decide the night. In a Semi Finals tie, the team that manages the middle of the pitch cleanly and protects its own shape for longer is usually the one that keeps control of the story. France will know that a strong start at AT&T Stadium can give them the kind of platform they want, while Spain will see the same window as a chance to settle the tempo and frustrate the other side. The balance between caution and ambition will define the first major stretch of the match.
For Cyprus viewers, the appeal is simple: two elite teams, one evening slot, and a place in the World Cup Final Stage Semi Finals on the line. The local kickoff at Tuesday 14 July, 22:00 EEST gives the fixture a prime late-night feel, and Cytavision is the named watch option for following it. With both France and Spain starting from the same 4-2-3-1, the first breakthrough should matter more than any pre-match label. The team that handles the pressure best at AT&T Stadium will be the one that keeps its path to the final alive.
Prediction (opinion)
France's home status, Didier Deschamps' experience, and the knockout setting of the World Cup Final Stage Semi Finals give them a narrow edge over Spain.
The result will shape the next step in the World Cup Final Stage Semi Finals, and Cyprus fans can expect a tense, high-level contest from the opening whistle.
Spain delivered a commanding tactical performance to defeat France 2-0 and secure their place in only the second FIFA World Cup final…
Spain with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Spain
Ball possession: France: 49%, Spain: 51%.
Kylian Mbappe fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Good effort by Ousmane Dembele as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
France are trying to create something here.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
Good effort by Ousmane Dembele as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
Ball possession: France: 49%, Spain: 51%.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for France
Nico Williams from Spain sends an effort wide of target
Nico Williams goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Nico Williams but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Nico Williams finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Dayot Upamecano could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Manu Kone is penalised for pushing Rodri
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Theo Hernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Maxence Lacroix wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
Goal kick for Spain
France are trying to create something here.
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ousmane Dembele from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: France: 49%, Spain: 51%.
Goal kick for France
Theo Hernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikel Merino wins an air challenge against Theo Hernandez
Goal kick for Spain
Kylian Mbappe goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Spain trips Desire Doue
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mikel Merino wins an air challenge against Maxence Lacroix
Yellow card for Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Kylian Mbappe commits a rough foul on Unai Simon
Marcos Llorente from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rodri from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ousmane Dembele
France are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: France: 48%, Spain: 52%.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Ferran Torres from Spain trips Theo Hernandez
Theo Hernandez wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
Goal kick for Spain
The game is restarted
Pedro Porro is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcos Llorente in a tactical substitution.
Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Williams in a tactical substitution.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Desire Doue shoots from outside the box, but Unai Simon has it under control
Desire Doue tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Unai Simon
Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jules Kounde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: France: 47%, Spain: 53%.
Rodri from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Manu Kone
Dayot Upamecano wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
Goal kick for France
Ferran Torres sends a header inches wide. Close!
The cross by Alejandro Baena from Spain successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Fabian Ruiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedri in a tactical substitution.
Dani Olmo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.
Maxence Lacroix is penalised for pushing Rodri
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Spain trips Kylian Mbappe
France are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Spain
Ball possession: France: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Ferran Torres from Spain is ruled offside
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mikel Oyarzabal is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
Pedro Porro from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Dani Olmo from Spain trips Aurelien Tchouameni
The game is restarted
Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Theo Hernandez in a tactical substitution.
Michael Olise is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: France: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The referee signals a free kick as Jules Kounde from France trips Alejandro Baena
Spain are in control of the ball.
Kylian Mbappe from France is ruled offside
France are trying to create something here.
Mike Maignan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pau Cubarsi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Desire Doue is blocked
Desire Doue from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Marc Cucurella successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kylian Mbappe is blocked
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
France are in control of the ball.
Manu Kone is penalised for pushing Dani Olmo
Goal kick for Spain
Aurelien Tchouameni from France sends an effort wide of target
Aurelien Tchouameni goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Aurelien Tchouameni but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Aurelien Tchouameni finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Michael Olise from France swings in the corner from the left.
Ball possession: France: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Lucas Digne is blocked
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Good effort by Kylian Mbappe as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
France are trying to create something here.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Today's attendance is 70176
Fabian Ruiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are in control of the ball.
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Maxence Lacroix wins an air challenge against Mikel Oyarzabal
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lamine Yamal from Spain is ruled offside
Fabian Ruiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: France: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Pedro Porro made the key pass for the goal!
Pedro Porro managed to score from an easy position.
Dani Olmo provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Pedro Porro scores with the right foot!
Dani Olmo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Lucas Digne from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jules Kounde successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Alejandro Baena is blocked
Spain are in control of the ball.
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for France
Bradley Barcola is leaving the field to be replaced by Desire Doue in a tactical substitution.
Alejandro Baena from Spain is ruled offside
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: France: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Michael Olise makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Maxence Lacroix relieves the pressure with a clearance
Spain are in control of the ball.
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for France
Mikel Oyarzabal fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Spain are in control of the ball.
Fabian Ruiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lamine Yamal from Spain is ruled offside
Ball possession: France: 46%, Spain: 54%.
Maxence Lacroix is penalised for pushing Mikel Oyarzabal
Pau Cubarsi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dangerous challenge by Fabian Ruiz from Spain. Dayot Upamecano on the receiving end of that.
Rodri wins an air challenge against Manu Kone
France are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Maxence Lacroix makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lamine Yamal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France are in control of the ball.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Adrien Rabiot is leaving the field to be replaced by Manu Kone in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: France: 44%, Spain: 56%.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rodri from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
France are in control of the ball.
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: France: 43%, Spain: 57%.
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Baena from Spain trips Jules Kounde
France are trying to create something here.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Adrien Rabiot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Adrien Rabiot from France is ruled offside
France are trying to create something here.
France are in control of the ball.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jules Kounde is penalised for pushing Alejandro Baena
Bradley Barcola relieves the pressure with a clearance
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Rabiot from France trips Fabian Ruiz
Ball possession: France: 44%, Spain: 56%.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Fabian Ruiz from Spain trips Ousmane Dembele
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Dayot Upamecano from France. Aymeric Laporte on the receiving end of that.
Rodri from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are in control of the ball.
France are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Kylian Mbappe from France is ruled offside
France are in control of the ball.
Kylian Mbappe from France is ruled offside
Ball possession: France: 44%, Spain: 56%.
The referee signals a free kick as Rodri from Spain trips Michael Olise
Michael Olise makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Spain trips Lucas Digne
Maxence Lacroix from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Dayot Upamecano successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Fabian Ruiz is blocked
Lamine Yamal creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Mike Maignan could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Goal kick for France
Pedro Porro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Rodri wins an air challenge against Michael Olise
Goal kick for Spain
Bradley Barcola fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
France are trying to create something here.
France are in control of the ball.
Rodri wins an air challenge against Adrien Rabiot
Rodri from Spain goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Michael Olise
Ball possession: France: 41%, Spain: 59%.
Alejandro Baena from Spain is ruled offside
Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for France
Dani Olmo from Spain tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dayot Upamecano from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Maxence Lacroix wins an air challenge against Mikel Oyarzabal
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Unai Simon from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Cucurella from Spain trips Michael Olise
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
William Saliba is injured and is replaced by Maxence Lacroix.
Ball possession: France: 44%, Spain: 56%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Bradley Barcola makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: France: 43%, Spain: 57%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
G O O O A A A L - Mikel Oyarzabal from Spain puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Mike Maignan was close to denying the opportunity.
Lucas Digne could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
PENALTY - Lucas Digne from France concedes a penalty for tripping Lamine Yamal.
Ball possession: France: 41%, Spain: 59%.
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for France
Spain are in control of the ball.
Dani Olmo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Ousmane Dembele from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dani Olmo from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Michael Olise is blocked
France start a counter attack
Jules Kounde from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: France: 39%, Spain: 61%.
The referee signals a free kick as Michael Olise from France trips Rodri
Spain are trying to create something here.
Fabian Ruiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Adrien Rabiot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Spain
France are in control of the ball.
Adrien Rabiot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Spain
France are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
Spain take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jules Kounde from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dayot Upamecano from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
Ball possession: France: 35%, Spain: 65%.
Yellow card for Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Rabiot from France trips Dani Olmo
Spain are trying to create something here.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Adrien Rabiot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France are in control of the ball.
Pedro Porro wins an air challenge against Bradley Barcola
Mikel Oyarzabal wins an air challenge against William Saliba
Goal kick for Spain
Adrien Rabiot from France tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Aymeric Laporte from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pau Cubarsi from Spain intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France are trying to create something here.
Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: France: 18%, Spain: 82%.
Spain are trying to create something here.
Spain are trying to create something here.
France are in control of the ball.
Adrien Rabiot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dani Olmo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Bradley Barcola relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Spain take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France are in control of the ball.
Spain are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
Spain kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Dallas Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Dallas Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Dallas Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Dallas Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Dallas Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Dallas Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 2 kicks off at 22:00 EEST on Tuesday 14 July 2026 in Cyprus.
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Winner QF 1 or Winner QF 2 in the current match data.
Winner QF 1 and Winner QF 2 have no recorded head-to-head results in the last eight meetings based on the available data.
This is a World Cup Final Stage match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, USA. The round number is not provided in the match data.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,176
Minute
90+4'
Winner
Spain
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