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France seeks revenge against Spain in World Cup semi-final

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:45 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

France seeks revenge against Spain in World Cup semi-final

Summary

France faces Spain on Tuesday in Dallas for a spot in the World Cup final. Midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery expressed the team's desire to avenge their exit in the Euro 2024 semi-final. Coach Didier Deschamps is expected to include Aurélien Tchouaméni in the starting lineup if he is fit. Both teams are aiming for a prestigious victory, with Spain having previously defeated France in Munich two years ago.

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By the Numbers

•France and Spain meet for a place in the World Cup final.
•Zaïre-Emery emphasizes the team's motivation for revenge.
•Deschamps plans to bring Tchouaméni into the lineup if fit.
•Spain defeated France in the Euro 2024 semi-final two years ago.
•Match scheduled for Tuesday in Dallas.

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11:45 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘We have a different team’: Revenge for Euro exit drives France ahead of Spain semi-final

What they're saying

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Zaïre-Emery confident Les Bleus will deliver in Dallas Deschamps to bring Tchouaméni into lineup if fit The France midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery says his team want to exact revenge on Spain and banish painful memories of their exit in the Euro 2024 semi-final. France and Spain meet again on Tuesday in search of a place in the World Cup final, an even more glittering prize than the one Luis de la Fuente’s team grabbed two years ago. Back then Spain were worthy winners in Munich but a revitalised France have turned their fortunes around, blazing a trail to the last four with some scintillating attacking football. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Nick Ames in Dallas

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