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France vs Spain Live: World Cup Favourites Take on European Champions in Crunch Semi-Final
France and Spain meet in a clash of styles, with the winners advancing to the World Cup final against England or Argentina.
- On Bastille Day, Kylian Mbappé's France face Lamine Yamal's Spain at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for a World Cup final spot, with kick-off at 2pm local time and 9pm in Paris and Madrid.
- France coach Didier Deschamps seeks a third consecutive World Cup final, while Spain pursue a third successive victory over Les Bleus after triumphs at the 2024 Euros and Nations League last year.
- Attacking prowess from Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé powers France into the semifinals, while Spain boast the tournament's stingiest defence and dominant midfield; betting markets overwhelmingly back France for a second title in three attempts.
- Coach Luis de la Fuente said Spain will impose their possession-based game, declaring 'We have completely antagonistic playing styles, so we'll try to be on the front foot and take the initiative' against France's attacking threat.
- The semifinal is widely billed as a 'final before the final' between Europe's two most dominant football nations this century, positioning both Les Bleus and La Roja as transcendent contenders beyond typical semifinal significance.
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Center
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
R 20%
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