France and Spain face off in World Cup semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, with Les Bleus aiming for their third consecutive final. Spain, fresh off their Euro 2024 title, seeks to capture the World Cup. Several notable past encounters between the nations are highlighted, including Spain's Euro 2024 semi-final win over France and the thrilling Nations League semi-final that ended 5-4 in favor of Spain. Both teams are fielding strong players as they aim for a major title.
- •France aims for a third consecutive World Cup final.
- •Spain looks to build on their Euro 2024 triumph.
- •Recent matches include Spain's 2-1 win at Euro 2024.
- •A thrilling 5-4 Nations League semi-final featured both teams.
- •Key players from both squads will impact the outcome.
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — 'Final before final': France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Five classic France v Spain clashes before World Cup semi-final
"France and Spain will meet in a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown on Tuesday, with Les Bleus bidding to reach a third straight final and La Roja still in contention to follow their triumph at Euro 2024 by claiming the biggest prize of all.- Yamal's stunner - Euro 2024 semi-final: Spain 2 France 1 The France team at Euro 2024 was different to the side that has lit up this World Cup.
"Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown."There are two possibilities -- either they reach three consecutive World Cup finals, or we beat them three times in a row.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 9:57 PM'Final before final': France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster
Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown."There are two possibilities -- either they reach three consecutive World Cup finals, or we beat them three times in a row.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 9:39 PMFive classic France v Spain clashes before World Cup semi-final
France and Spain will meet in a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown on Tuesday, with Les Bleus bidding to reach a third straight final and La Roja still in contention to follow their triumph at Euro 2024 by claiming the biggest prize of all.- Yamal's stunner - Euro 2024 semi-final: Spain 2 France 1 The France team at Euro 2024 was different to the side that has lit up this World Cup.
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