France and Spain face off today for a spot in the final

Today, France and Spain will face each other in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match kicks off at 23:59 Tashkent time.

Many consider this match a 'final before the final.' Both teams are currently ranked among the strongest in world football and are serious contenders to reach the final of the tournament.

France and Spain have only met once in World Cup history. In that match 20 years ago, France eliminated Spain in the round of 16.

This time, the match will take place in the semi-finals. The winning team will secure a spot in the final.

Pre-match predictions estimate France's chance of winning in regular time at 41%, Spain's at 30%, and the probability of extra time at 29%.