France and Spain meet in World Cup semifinal showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
France and Spain face off in the World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on July 14. Both teams are regarded as the strongest in the tournament, with Spain conceding just one goal and France yet to allow a goal since the group stage. Kylian Mbappé leads the race for the Golden Boot and has been pivotal for France, while Lamine Yamal has emerged as a key player for Spain. Coaches Didier Deschamps and Luis de la Fuente anticipate a highly competitive match, indicating that the winner could likely secure the World Cup title. The two teams have played in recent summers, with Spain winning both encounters, but the stakes are higher in this World Cup clash.
- •Match takes place in Dallas' AT&T Stadium on July 14.
- •Spain has conceded only one goal throughout the tournament.
- •France has not allowed a goal since the group stage.
- •Kylian Mbappé is leading the Golden Boot race.
- •Coaches believe the winner may secure the World Cup title.
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"France and Spain semifinal features the best teams in the tournament and two of the best players
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