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France faces Spain in World Cup semi-final with Mbappé and Yamal

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Last updated Jul 14, 2026

France faces Spain in World Cup semi-final with Mbappé and Yamal
Summary

France and Spain are set to compete in a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday evening, featuring star players Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé for Les Bleus. Spain, the reigning European champions, are slight underdogs against France, who have dominated their matches thus far. The matchup carries historical significance for Mbappé, who has faced off against Lamine Yamal in knockout matches five times, with each encounter resulting in a loss for the French star. Both teams aim to secure a spot in the final, amplifying the stakes of this high-profile clash.

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  • •Match scheduled for Tuesday evening
  • •Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé lead France
  • •Spain are the reigning European champions
  • •Mbappé has lost to Yamal in previous encounters
  • •Historical matchup with intense implications
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It could just as well have already been the final: on Tuesday evening, two absolute heavyweights of international football, France and Spain, will face off in the World Cup semi-final.Although Spain a...

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