Didier Deschamps labels Spain as World Cup favourites before semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps regards Spain as the favourites ahead of their World Cup semi-final matchup at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 14. While France has performed impressively throughout the tournament, Spain's momentum has increased following a surprising draw against Cape Verde in their opening game. Deschamps emphasized Spain's strong defensive record and acknowledged the attacking talents of players like Lamine Yamal. He confirmed that French captain Kylian Mbappe is fully fit for the upcoming clash.
- •France faces Spain in a World Cup semi-final on July 14.
- •Didier Deschamps calls Spain the favourites for the match.
- •Spain has built momentum despite an early draw against Cape Verde.
- •Deschamps is confident in France and has Kylian Mbappe available.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — France boss Deschamps: Spain are favourites in World Cup semi-final
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Spain 'favourites' says Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown
"France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus' blockbuster semi-final against the European champions.Deschamps is also not overly concerned by the threat posed by Spain winger Lamine Yamal, who scored in La Roja's victories over France in the European Championship semi-final in 2024 and the UEFA Nations League last year.
"France head coach Didier Deschamps insists Spain will start as favourites for their World Cup semi-final clash in Dallas on Tuesday night. France head into the last four showdown as the world number one-ranked team and having won all their games to date, while Luis de la Fuente’s men kicked off with a poor goalless draw against Cape Verde.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 11:18 PMFrance boss Deschamps: Spain are favourites in World Cup semi-final
France head coach Didier Deschamps insists Spain will start as favourites for their World Cup semi-final clash in Dallas on Tuesday night. France head into the last four showdown as the world number one-ranked team and having won all their games to date, while Luis de la Fuente’s men kicked off with a poor goalless draw against Cape Verde.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 10:23 PMSpain 'favourites' says Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown
France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus' blockbuster semi-final against the European champions.Deschamps is also not overly concerned by the threat posed by Spain winger Lamine Yamal, who scored in La Roja's victories over France in the European Championship semi-final in 2024 and the UEFA Nations League last year.
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