Spain advances to the World Cup semifinal after defeating Belgium, setting up a highly anticipated match against France. Multiple reports indicate the semifinal is scheduled for Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. Both Spain and France are described as unbeaten during the tournament, and the semifinal matchup is portrayed as one that has been expected for years. One outlet notes that if Spain wins its quarterfinal, it moves on to face France next Tuesday, with the France game widely framed by observers as effectively a “final before the final.” Another outlet similarly reports that Spain edges Belgium and will face France, emphasizing that neither team has lost in the tournament this year. Taken together, the coverage confirms Spain’s quarterfinal result over Belgium and the location and timing of the semifinal, while characterizing the contest as a top pairing given the teams’ undefeated records.