Spain 'Favourites' Says Deschamps Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Showdown
Deschamps said Spain have conceded just one goal in their last six or seven matches and remain the underdog despite France's strong form.
- On Tuesday, France faces Spain in a World Cup semi-final at a stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France coach Didier Deschamps calling Spain the tournament favourites.
- Following a shock 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, Spain built momentum gradually through the tournament, with Deschamps noting, "Spain can attack well, and they can defend very well."
- France captain Kylian Mbappe is "100 percent" fit for the semi-final, having left the quarter-final win over Morocco late in the second half after sustaining a knock.
- Deschamps studied Spain winger Lamine Yamal's threat after the player scored in previous victories over France, yet maintains confidence, stating, "We have our own strengths."
- Les Bleus enter Tuesday's match as the underdog, having lost to Spain in their last two meetings, including the European Championship semi-final in 2024.
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The rivals are flattering each other ahead of today's first semi-final match at the World Cup in Dallas. The top European teams have different playing styles.
In the first semi-final of this world championship Spain meets France. If it goes after the French national coach Didier Deschamps, the Spaniards are the favourites. Also World Cup expert Thomas Helmer notes: "They are European champions, the Spaniards.
At a press conference in Dallas, on Monday 13 July, at a few hours from the shock between the Blues and Spain for the first semi-final of the World Cup, the French rider tried to present France as an outsider of the match.
Before France-Spain this Tuesday evening, Didier Deschamps felt that his team was not a favourite of this World Cup semi-final. "Spain has confirmed to be a favourite," repeated the bluesman, who doesn't want to talk about "revanche". - World Cup 2026: "Spain is a favourite", repeats Didier Deschamps before the semi-final (Sports).
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