France defenders prepare to face Lamine Yamal ahead of semi-final clash

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

France defenders prepare to face Lamine Yamal ahead of semi-final clash
Summary

Ahead of their semi-final match against Spain, French defenders Maxence Lacroix and Ibrahima Konaté discussed strategies for defending against Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. The French squad has held training sessions before departing for Dallas, emphasizing the importance of containing the entire Spanish team rather than focusing solely on Yamal. Both defenders expressed confidence in their abilities, noting the quality of their defense and their lack of goals conceded in the tournament thus far. Concerns about minor injuries to starters William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano were acknowledged by the coaching staff.

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  • France faces Spain in a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
  • Lamine Yamal's impact on matches acknowledged by French defenders.
  • Training sessions conducted before the team's departure for Dallas.
  • Minor injury concerns for key players William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano.
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  • 3:25 PMYahoo SportsFrance defenders discuss defending against Lamine Yamal: “I thik we’ll do the job.”
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A few hours before the French team was due to leave for Dallas, backup defenders Maxence Lacroix and Ibrahima Konaté spoke to the media at the team’s World Cup base camp in the outskirts of Boston....

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