When Will France Play Next After Losing to Spain In the World Cup Semifinal?

Spain beat France in the World Cup semifinal to eliminate Kylian Mbappé and co.

Luis de la Fuente's side scored two past the French defense and kept Les Blues' attack from creating any close chance.

When Will France Play Next?

France will play their next match on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET in the FIFA World Cup Third-Place Playoff.After losing to Spain 2-0 in the semifinal of the World Cup, France will move on to the third-place playoff match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

They will face the loser of the second semifinal match between England and Argentina

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This story was originally published July 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM.