Spain faces France in World Cup semifinals with rising stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The FIFA World Cup semifinals feature Spain against France, starting today. While Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham have dominated headlines, attention is shifting to potential breakout players. Spain's Lamine Yamal seeks a key performance following his recovery from injury, while France's Michael Olise adds playmaking ability with a leading five assists. Both teams eye a spot in the final, with the match expected to showcase emerging talents alongside established stars.
- •Spain vs. France begins today in World Cup semifinals.
- •Lamine Yamal aims for a standout game on his birthday.
- •Michael Olise contributes with the most assists in the tournament.
- •Four top players have led the tournament headlines.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — ⚽️ Y! Sports AM: X-factors
"Enough ink has been spilled on Messi, Mbappé, Kane and Bellingham. Which less accomplished players might steal the spotlight in the semifinals?
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