France and Spain will meet in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on 15 July at Dallas Stadium in Texas, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 AM Malaysia Time. Both European giants have impressed throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling contest with a place in the final at stake.
France arrive in superb form after winning all six of their matches, including a composed 2–0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. The reigning finalists have now reached the World Cup semifinals for a third consecutive edition and are aiming for a third straight appearance in the title match.
Kylian Mbappé has once again been the driving force for Les Bleus, scoring eight goals in six games. His pace and finishing will be central to France’s hopes of advancing.
Spain, meanwhile, are back in the last four for the first time since their historic triumph in 2010. La Roja earned their semifinal berth with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Belgium and have combined youthful energy with valuable experience throughout the competition.
Team News
France coach Didier Deschamps is expected to keep faith with the side that has delivered six straight victories. Mike Maignan should continue in goal behind a defense led by Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, and Lucas Digne, while Adrien Rabiot, Manu Koné, and Aurélien Tchouaméni are likely to anchor the midfield.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is also set to stick with his trusted lineup. Unai Simón remains the first-choice goalkeeper, with Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, and Marc Cucurella forming the core of the defense. Rising star Lamine Yamal and captain Mikel Oyarzabal are expected to spearhead the attack.
Predicted Lineups
France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; M. Koné, Rabiot; Dembélé, Olise, Doué; Mbappé.
Spain (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal.
Match Prediction
With France’s experience and Spain’s exciting blend of youth and quality, fans can expect one of the standout matches of the tournament. France’s depth and Mbappé’s red-hot form give them a slight edge, with a 2–1 victory for Les Bleus appearing the most likely outcome.
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