France vs Spain World Cup 2026 semi-final preview: Prediction, team news & line-ups

France vs Spain World Cup 2026 semi-final preview centers on a high-stakes clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as France seeks a third consecutive World Cup final—only the third team to do so in tournament history. The article says Les Bleus enter as slim favourites after winning all six matches in regulation time, including a 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco featuring goals from Ousmane Dembélé and tournament leading scorer Kylian Mbappé. Spain, meanwhile, is coming off a 2-1 quarter-final against Belgium decided by Mikel Merino’s 88th-minute winner, surviving late drama. The preview highlights that France scored 16 goals and did not concede in any knockout tie so far, with Mbappé responsible for 50% of France’s goals in North America. It also notes Didier Deschamps, 57, is set to make his 26th World Cup match, potentially becoming the most experienced coach in history, while Spain aims for a first final since 2010.