2026 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final: France vs Spain (Jul 14)
France will play Spain for a place in the World Cup final in Dallas on Tuesday night.
The French have looked imperious to get to this point and whilst Spain have not hit their best, still look like a team that deserves to be at this stage.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| France | 7/5 |
| Spain | 7/3 |
| Draw (In 90 Minutes) | 7/3 |
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Head-to-Head
| Total | France | Spain | Draw | |
| Games | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Goals | 30 | 14 | 16 |
France and Spain have faced off several times over the last 26 times, with Spain winning just one more match up than their opponents.
It is Spain who have beaten France on their last two meetings. At Euro 2024, Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo scored as the Spanish would beat the French, in a tournament they would go on to win.
Since then, the nations faced off one more time in the Nations League, playing out a thriller that Spain won 5-4.
Key Stats
- France are playing in their third consecutive World Cup semi-final.
- Spain have won all seven knockout matches played under their current coach, Luis De La Fuente.
- France’s Kylian Mbappe has 20 World Cup goals in his career, one behind the all-time record of 21, which Lionel Messi currently holds.
- Before conceding against Belgium, Spain went 649 minutes without conceding a goal.
France Team News
Didier Deschamps France team avoided losing Michael Olise for this game but could be without two players for the matchup with Spain.
Marcus Thuram and Aurelin Tchouanemi are both nursing muscle injuries and could miss the game.
Possible Lineup
Mike Maignan (GK), Lucas Digne, William Saliba, Dayot Upemecano, Jules Kounde, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Kone, Desire Doue, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe
Spain Team News
Luckily for Spain, they expect to head into this game with a fully fit squad.
The only question mark lies in Nico Williams, who has not been able to complete 90 minutes within this tournament.
Possible Lineups
Unai Simon (GK), Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Pedro Porro, Fabian Ruiz, Rodri, Alex Baena, Dani Olmo, Lamie Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal
France vs Spain Picks
There is no doubt that this is the blockbuster semi-final of the World Cup. Number 3 vs number 2 in the world face off in Dallas and it should live up to that billing.
France is targeting a third final in a row and second World Cup win in three tournaments. Kylian Mbappe looks better than ever, and this France attack will take some stopping.
Spain have been on a high ever since their Euro win two years ago. Built on a strong defense, they will look to hold the French attack down whist building attacks to break them apart.
I see this one going the distance, with France edging it on penalties.
Other markets include Kylian Mbappe to score, Lamie Yamal to get an assist and Desire Doue to have two or more shots on target.
