Live updates: Semifinal showdown in last World Cup match in Arlington
Let’s gather together one last time for the ninth and final 2026 FIFA World Cup match at AT&T Stadium.
And this is the biggest matchup of all to come to Dallas-Fort Worth — and one of the biggest sporting events in the Metroplex’s history.
France, the No. 1-ranked team in the world, takes on No. 3 Spain at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the World Cup semifinals. Spain briefly moved up to No. 2 after its quarterfinal victory over Belgium, but Argentina took the second spot back after its quarterfinal win over Switzerland.
The France-Spain winner advances to face the Argentina-England winner in the World Cup final Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Follow all the action throughout the day here:
Concession prices could be worse
12:51 p.m.
Eating and drinking at a World Cup match at AT&T Stadium isn’t cheap, but DFW fans don’t face the highest prices.
According to one study of World Cup venues, Miami has the most expensive food, powered by a $75 signature dish of caviar-topped tater tots.
The study added up the cost of five items: a classic food such as a hot dog or burger, a beer, a World Cup signature dish, a snack and a bottle of water.
AT&T Stadium is merely No. 4 with a cost of $70.70 for the five items, trailing Miami ($110), Boston ($78) and Kansas City ($73.12).
— Lawrence Dow
France is here; Spain is on the way
12:27 p.m.
The video board at AT&T Stadium showed the France bus pulling into the parking lot, then showed the Spain bus en route on what appeared to be Interstate 30.
The Star-Telegram’s Charles Baggarly saw the France bus blow by from the media shuttle:
Led by a lengthy, motorcycle police escort, Team France’s bus made its way toward AT&T Stadium.
Meanwhile, fans watched in near standstill traffic, struggling to make it to the stadium, which will soon be packed with about 70,000 people.
Bettors lean toward France
12:15 p.m.
France, the 2018 World Cup champion and 2022 runner-up, is a modest favorite today.
France is -138 at DraftKings to advance to the finals, implying a 58% chance of victory. A bettor would have to wager $138 to profit $100 on France advancing.
France is +156 to win in regulation, meaning a bettor could wager $100 to profit $156 if Les Bleus prevail in the first 90 minutes. Spain is +233, and a draw is +213.
The total — the combined number of goals scored by both teams in regulation — is 2.5.
Not surprisingly, French superstar Kylian Mbappe is the most likely to score a goal in the match at -117. He is tied with Argentina’s Lionel Messi for the most goals in the tournament with eight.
Mbappe is the +257 favorite to score the first goal of the match.
— Jim Barnes
Two hours away
12 p.m.
A look at the pitch two hours before kickoff.
Fans are slowly filing in and enjoying getting their chance to shine on the massive video board.
— Jim Barnes
World Cup winners and losers for DFW
11:45 a.m.
The World Cup is being considered a great success for Dallas-Fort Worth economically and culturally.
“In one month, the World Cup generated roughly half as much revenue for Arlington as AT&T Stadium does in a year, Arlington Mayor Jim Ross said Monday, declaring that the tournament had a ‘substantial’ economic impact on his city,” Star-Telegram reporter Matthew Adams writes.
Meanwhile, columnist Mac Engel declares winners and losers for the event, from the Stockyards to TCU.
Spain has claimed victory at AT&T Stadium already
11:42 a.m.
Spain will be familiar with AT&T Stadium after claiming a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the round of 16 on July 6.
Here’s all the Star-Telegram’s coverage of that match:
This story was originally published July 14, 2026 at 12:33 PM.