Event Brief
France vs Spain opens World Cup semifinals
Filed: Jul 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: The World Cup semifinals begin with France playing Spain under FIFA's expanded seeding system.
WHO: France and Spain
WHAT: France vs. Spain kicks off the World Cup semifinals
WHEN: Jul 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The semifinals are starting under FIFA's expanded seeding system that placed top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket.
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