France Advances to World Cup Semifinals; Set for Tuesday Showdown at AT&T Stadium

France has secured its spot in the World Cup semifinals following a 2-0 victory over Morocco. The team, led by outgoing head coach Didier Deschamps, will now prepare to face either Spain or Belgium on Tuesday, July 14. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Deschamps, who has managed the team since 2012, is set to step down after the tournament. His tenure included a World Cup title in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2022. Despite the impending transition, with Zinedine Zidane rumored to succeed him, the squad has performed strongly throughout the summer. France topped Group I with a perfect record, securing wins against Senegal, Norway, and Iraq.

The team’s path to the semifinals included a 3-0 Round of 32 victory over Sweden and a narrow 1-0 win against Paraguay in the Round of 16. With a 3-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco, France remains unbeaten in the tournament.

High-profile tournaments often drive significant viewership for media broadcasters. Fox Corporation, which operates in the news and sports content sector, currently has a market capitalization of approximately $23.46 billion. Shares were trading at $53.74 on Tuesday, up 1.79% from the previous close.

France’s upcoming semifinal matchup will determine if they advance to the final, scheduled for later in the month.

What to watch

• France plays its semifinal match on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. ET.
• The opponent will be the winner of the Spain versus Belgium quarterfinal.
• Fox Corporation’s next quarterly earnings report and guidance.

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