France v Spain LIVE commentary: UK kick-off time, team news and how to follow World Cup semi-final

France face Spain in the World Cup semi-finals, as they fight to move one step closer to the Jules Rimet trophy.

The two nations are the highest ranked sides in Europe, and they share one of the most heated rivalries in world football.

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As the two pre-tournament favourites, their clash will provide immense excitement for football fans worldwide.

The fixture will involve two of the sport’s biggest talents sharing the pitch – Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.

The pair have faced off several times in La Liga, including in high-pressure moments during El Clasico.

Where to watch France vs Spain?

The high-stakes semi-final will take place on Tuesday, July 14 and is scheduled for an 8pm kick-off BST (3pm local time).

They will meet at the AT&T in Arlington, Texas – home to the NFL side Dallas Cowboys.

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The game will also be shown on ITV1 and ITVX, with pre-match build-up starting at 7pm.

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France vs Spain: Squads

France

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).

Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bayern Munich).

Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).

Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan).

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Spain

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).

Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen).

Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris St-Germain), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid).

Forwards: Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Victor Munoz (Osasuna), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo).

France vs Spain: Head-to-head

Les Bleus are unbeaten this summer at the tournament, finishing top of Group I before eliminating Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco.

Additionally, they have managed to score 16 goals in the process, with the France captain netting seven of them.

The 2018 world champions boast a deadly front four consisting of Mbappe, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, and Desire Doue.

Meanwhile for Spain, Mikel Merino has become the first man in World Cup history to score the winner in two knockout ties as a substitute.

The super-sub emerged from the bench to beat Belgium after Unai Simon’s streak of six World Cup clean sheets was ended by Charles De Ketelaere

The reigning European champions are preparing for only their second World Cup semi-final, and their first since South Africa 16 years ago.

Most recently, La Roja knocked Didier Deschamps‘ side out of the Nations League after Yamal netted a brace and Mikel Merino was also on target.

Spain have been more dominant in history over their neighbours, winning 18 times, while France have only won on 13 occasions.