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France vs Spain — World Cup 2026 Semi Final Preview

The first semi final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 pits two European giants against each other as France take on Spain. This is a clash of contrasting styles — France's explosive attacking power versus Spain's intricate possession game.

Both teams arrive in the semis with strong knockout round performances. France dismantled Morocco 2-0 in the quarter finals, while Spain edged past Belgium 2-1 in a tight contest.

How They Got Here

France's Quarter Final — Morocco 0-2 France

France were dominant from the first whistle against Morocco. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a trademark low drive from the edge of the box. Morocco pushed forward but couldn't break through France's solid defensive line.

Mbappe sealed the victory in the 67th minute, latching onto a Ousmane Dembele through ball and slotting past the goalkeeper. France's midfield trio of Tchouameni, Griezmann, and Rabiot controlled the tempo throughout.

Spain's Quarter Final — Belgium 1-2 Spain

Spain needed a late comeback to defeat Belgium. Belgium took an early lead through Kevin De Bruyne's curling strike, but Spain responded with patient buildup play.

Lamine Yamal equalized in the 56th minute with a stunning long-range effort that swerved away from the goalkeeper. Dani Olmo then scored the winner in the 78th minute, finishing a quick counterattack started by Pedri.

Predicted Lineups

France (4-3-3)

• GK: Mike Maignan
• DEF: Jules Kounde, Raphael Varane, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez
• MID: Aurelien Tchouameni, Antoine Griezmann, Adrien Rabiot
• FWD: Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Thuram

Spain (4-3-3)

• GK: Unai Simon
• DEF: Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Robin Le Normand, Marc Cucurella
• MID: Pedri, Rodri, Gavi
• FWD: Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams

Kickoff Times

| Time Zone | Kickoff |

|-----------|---------|

| GMT | 7:00 PM |

| EST | 3:00 PM |

| PST | 12:00 PM |

| IST | 12:30 AM (next day) |

| AEST | 5:00 AM (next day) |

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Head to Head Record

France and Spain have met 36 times in international football. France hold a slight edge with 13 wins to Spain's 12, with 11 draws. In World Cup history, these teams have met twice with one win each.

Their most recent competitive meeting came in the 2024 European Championship semi final, where France won 2-1.

Key Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (France)

Mbappe has scored 5 goals in the tournament and is the leading scorer. His pace and finishing make him the most dangerous attacker in world football. Spain's defense will need to stay disciplined to contain him.

Lamine Yamal (Spain)

At just 18 years old, Yamal has been Spain's most exciting player. His dribbling and creativity have unlocked defenses throughout the tournament. His duel with Theo Hernandez on the right flank will be pivotal.

Match Prediction

This is a tightly contested matchup between two evenly matched sides. France's counterattacking speed gives them a slight edge, but Spain's midfield control could dominate possession.

Prediction: France 2-1 Spain — Mbappe to score the decisive goal in a classic semi final encounter.