France Vs Spain LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Expert Robin Singh Ready To Put Money On Les Bleus

Former Indian footballer Robin Singh opened up on refereeing, France and Didier Deschamps in an exclusive interview with Outlook. Here is what he said.

Mikel Merino has cemented his place in FIFA World Cup history with a series of remarkable "super-sub" performances for Spain during the 2026 tournament. Demonstrating a unique ability to deliver in high-pressure moments, the 30-year-old midfielder became the first player ever to score the winning goal as a substitute in two separate knockout matches at a single World Cup. After netting a dramatic stoppage-time winner to eliminate Portugal in the Round of 16, Merino repeated the feat in the quarter-finals against Belgium, entering the game in the 86th minute and finding the back of the net just 117 seconds later to secure a 2-1 victory. Despite having started only one match in the tournament, his clinical impact off the bench has been instrumental in dragging Spain into their first semi-final appearance since their 2010 title run.

France and Spain are ready for a fierce clash of styles as France's offensive transition threat and quality face the control and structure of Spain. Check the France vs Spain match prediction here.

Ivan Barton will be the referee in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between France and Spain. Fans can check the remainder of the match officials here.

Lamine Yamal clash with Kylian Mbappe in the biggest of the stages. Fans can check the preview of the France vs Spain semi-final match here.

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026™

Stage: Semi-finals

Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET (12:30 AM IST on July 15)

Venue: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Referee: Ivan Barton (El Salvador)

Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog as France and Spain face-off in the Semi-final match. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Dallas Stadium.