The semi-final match between France and Spain is a highly anticipated match at the 2026 World Cup.
The French team maintains an impressive form with 6 consecutive wins, scoring 16 goals and conceding only 2 goals. Les Bleus' attack no longer completely depends on Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 8 goals. Ousmane Dembele brings speed on both wings, while Michael Olise plays a constructive role in helping France have more options to approach the goal.
Meanwhile, Spain only conceded 1 goal after 6 matches. Coach Luis de la Fuente's team built the game by controlling the ball, thereby limiting the opponent's counter-attack opportunities. Instead of retreating deep to defend, La Roja actively slowed down the pace of the match and maintained control.
In terms of head-to-head matches, Spain once defeated France at EURO 2024 and UEFA Nations League 2025. However, the current Les Bleus squad is considered more balanced than previous encounters, making the past results no longer have much meaning.
In terms of force, France will welcome the return of midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni after injury. Coach Didier Deschamps actively kept him in the match against Morocco to have the best condition for the semi-finals. Mbappe is also ready to play even though he once had a problem with his right ankle.
Spain has not recorded any injuries or suspensions. La Roja is likely to use the strongest squad in the race for a ticket to the final.
The 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain takes place at 2:00 AM on July 15.
