French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final

No Comment Video. French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 14/07/2026 - 22:24 GMT+2 French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina. Thousands of French and Spanish supporters filled the streets around AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday 14 July, marching in separate groups while chanting to the sound of drums and horns ahead of their teams' FIFA World Cup semi-final. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The match coincided with Bastille Day, France's national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a defining moment that ignited the French Revolution. Across France, the day is traditionally marked with military ceremonies, concerts, fireworks and community celebrations. France booked their place in the last four with a 2-0 victory over Morocco, while Spain arrived in Texas unbeaten in 37 matches after edging Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals. The winners will face either England or Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. World Cup 2026 France Spain fans Top stories Now playing Next French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final Now playing Next Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day Now playing Next Spectacular drones and fireworks illuminate Eiffel Tower ahead of Bastille Day Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 14th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next US-Iran conflict widens after deadly tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 14th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next ICE agent shoots dead Colombian immigrant in Maine Now playing Next ICE agent shoots dead Colombian immigrant in Maine Now playing Next France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies Now playing Next Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee Now playing Next Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office Now playing Next EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US targets court Now playing Next National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews Now playing Next Several reported dead after fire in lift shaft of Brussels construction site Now playing Next Non-EU citizens most likely to have temporary and part-time work in the bloc Now playing Next From greenhouses to family businesses, entrepreneurship reshapes rural livelihoods ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter No Comment Flowers and forensic teams at Bangkok bar where deadly fire killed at least 27 No Comment Video shows civilians taking cover during Russian strike on Sumy No Comment Drone footage shows devastation after deadly Spain wildfire Art Street artists from 21 countries transform Oslo into an open-air graffiti gallery The Cube Fact check: FIFA boss Infantino probe called for by MEPs, not whole parliament Europe News Ukraine inches closer towards joining EU with opening of another cluster Europe Today Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns Space Sugar in space? Astronomers find sweet clue to the origin of life Europe News France flaunts firepower and unity with allies as Macron hosts final Bastille Day parade Iran US releases video of sea drone strike on Iranian naval base Art How Casa Batlló is using digital technology to unlock the hidden details of Gaudí, Miró and Gomis ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee Food and Drink Mission to Andros: Wine, cheese and lemons, the 'golden' products shaping the island's future USA Trump watches IndyCar pit stop at the White House Earth News Solar generated record 25% of EU power in June with Germany, Spain and Poland leading the race USA EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US launches campaign to 'dismantle' court Iran US launches strikes on Iran for third straight night as Trump says deal still 'possible' Europe News Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France Sport World Cup 2026 sticker swap draws thousands for Guinness World Record attempt ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT