BETTING GUIDE: France vs Spain, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction
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France are chasing a third consecutive World Cup final appearance after winning all six of their matches so far, while reigning European champions Spain arrive unbeaten in their last 14 major tournament matches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches another blockbuster chapter as France and Spain collide in the semi-finals.
With a place in the final against either England or Argentina at stake, both nations will be determined to continue their remarkable tournament runs in what promises to be one of the matches of the competition.
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France are chasing a third consecutive World Cup final appearance after winning all six of their matches so far, while reigning European champions Spain arrive unbeaten in their last 14 major tournament matches.
Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas, USA
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Semi-final
Current standings: France – Winners of Group I; Spain – Winners of Group H
Qualification implications: The winner advances to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to face either England or Argentina. The losing team will play in the third-place playoff.
Form Guide
France
✅ Win vs Morocco (2-0)
✅ Win vs Paraguay
✅ Win vs Sweden
✅ Win – Group Stage
✅ Win – Group Stage
Spain
✅ Win vs Belgium
✅ Win vs Portugal
✅ Win vs Austria
✅ Win – Group Stage
➖ Draw – Group Stage
Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)
✅ Spain 5-4 France (2025 UEFA Nations League)
✅ Spain 2-1 France (UEFA Euro 2024 Semi-final)
✅ France 2-1 Spain (2021 UEFA Nations League Final)
✅ Spain 2-0 France (2021 Friendly)
✅ Spain 1-0 France (2013 World Cup Qualifier)
Team News
France
🟡 Kylian Mbappe – Minor ankle sprain (expected to be fit).
🟡 Manu Kone – Knee knock (being assessed).
🟡 Aurelien Tchouameni – Recovering from a thigh injury.
Spain
🟢 Nico Williams – Fully fit and available.
🟢 Yeremy Pino – Returned from injury and available.
🟢 No major suspension concerns.
Player to Watch: Kylian Mbappe (France)
Mbappe has been France's standout performer with eight goals in the tournament and remains one of the favourites for the Golden Boot.
His pace, movement and finishing make him the biggest attacking threat on Didier Deschamps' side. After recovering from a minor ankle concern, the French captain will be eager to lead Les Bleus into another World Cup final and make amends after missing a penalty in the quarter-final before scoring later in the match.
Player to Watch: Lamine Yamal (Spain)
Although he has not matched his spectacular Euro 2024 numbers, Yamal remains Spain's most unpredictable attacking outlet. His dribbling ability and creativity constantly stretch opposing defences.
Against France's experienced back line, the teenage winger's one-on-one quality and link-up play could prove decisive in unlocking one of the tournament's strongest defences.
Betting Tips
🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk): Both Teams to Score - Yes
🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk): Draw in 90 Minutes
🔴 Long Shot (High Risk): France to Win on Penalties
MozzartSport Writers' Predictions:
• Imran Otieno- Both Teams To Score
• Meshack Kisenge- Spain Win
• Kevin Teya- France Win
• Sammy Gitahi- France Win
• Brian Odhiambo- Spain Win
• Josh Angatia- France Win
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