France vs Spain World Cup semifinal: Prediction, Mbappe-Yamal, venue, stats
Summary
France and Spain will play the first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, Texas. Both teams are strong European contenders, featuring star players like Kylian Mbappe for France and Lamine Yamal for Spain. The winner will advance to the World Cup final.Key Facts
- The semifinal match is scheduled at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which can hold 70,649 fans.
- France has won the FIFA World Cup twice (1998, 2018) and Spain once (2010).
- Spain has historically beaten France more often in their 38 meets: Spain won 18, France 13, with 7 draws.
- Last year, Spain defeated France 5-4 in the UEFA Nations League semifinals.
- Both teams have met only once in the World Cup before, in 2006, and France won 3-1.
- Kylian Mbappe leads France with 8 goals and 3 assists in the tournament and is a top scorer candidate.
- Lamine Yamal, a young Spanish forward, played key roles in Spain’s recent wins over France.
- The match is seen as one of the most important and exciting fixtures of this World Cup.
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