The World Cup semi-final is set and it's exactly the matchup everyone wanted: France vs Spain, Tuesday in Dallas. Two of the most exciting teams in the tournament, two superstars in Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, and a spot in the final on the line.

Dider Deschamps called it "a spectacular semi-final" — which, coming from a man who won this tournament as a player, carries some weight. France came through a brutal quarter-final while Spain has been the most consistent team in the tournament, playing a brand of football that's been called the best since their 2010 World Cup run.

The Mbappé vs Yamal Storyline

Mbappé is Mbappé — still the most electric player in world football, still capable of winning a game by himself in 90 seconds. But Lamine Yamal, just 19 years old, has been Spain's breakout star of this tournament. Fast, creative, and fearless on the biggest stage — he's the kind of player who makes defenders look silly and fans leap out of their seats.

It's not quite Messi vs Ronaldo at the World Cup level, but for this generation of football fans, it might be the closest thing. Tuesday's match will be the first time these two meet in a World Cup knockout — and it's happening at the semi-final stage, which is almost criminal in how exciting it is.

What to Expect

France has the experience — Deschamps has been here before as both a player and manager. But Spain has been playing with a confidence that borders on swagger. The smart money says this goes to extra time, but football has a way of making predictions look foolish. Kickoff is Tuesday evening in the US, Wednesday morning in Europe.

Whether you're watching from Atlanta (where extra security has been confirmed for the England-Argentina semi the night before) or streaming from anywhere in the world, this is the match of the tournament so far.